Job summary Fixed Term - 12 months (covering Maternity Leave) An opportunity has arisen with the Hepatology specialist nursing team to recruit a Band 6 Hepatology Specialist Nurse for 12 months. We are looking for a highly motivated, proactive and enthusiastic nurse to help with the continued development of this service. Previous experience within the Hepatology setting is desirable, however the successful candidate will be given training and development to enable them to undertake this role. The Hepatology Specialist Nurse will provide a service to support the care of patients with acute and chronic liver disease through different stages of their care treatment. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, the ability to work in dynamic and often novel approaches, you will be organised, motivated and person centred. Main duties of the job You will work alongside the band 7 hepatology CNS and Consultant Hepatologist who will support the development of this role, and specialist training will be given. You will liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team. You will play a key role in the development of the Hepatology service within the Trust whilst being proactive in pioneering and developing the role in response to changes in practice and healthcare needs. If you are keen to be involved in the transformation of the Hepatology service within Swindon, and would like a challenge then we would like to hear from you. About us "Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives." Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 249-6938628 Job locations Great Western Hospital Marlborough Rd Swindon SN3 6BB Job description Job responsibilities 1. To support patients undergoing treatment in the viral hepatitis service, being a named point of contact, providing clinical care and psychosocial support. 2. You will work to extend the reach of the GWH viral hepatitis service to ensure weekly attendance at network MDTs, enhanced work with the hepatitis C peer navigators and further work with the community substance misuse service to engage hard to reach clients. 3. Independently support the care of patients with stable cirrhosis in dedicated clinics, ensuring surveillance scans and blood tests are timely and the risk of liver cancers or decompensation is identified and reduced. 4. You will support the established fibroscan clinics and work towards extending the reach of the fibroscan service to enable rapid access referrals from the community and acute areas (full training will be provided), supporting patients with various hepatology needs.5. To demonstrate excellent communication skills with a wide variety of complex patient groups, providing emotional support in hospital and at home. 6. Deliver care according to EASL, BASL, NICE, NHS England and Trust guidelines and evidence-based care. 7. To ensure accurate and comprehensive patient records are maintained, in accordance with Trust guidelines. 8. To act as an advocate for individual patients and the client group. Please see attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities 1. To support patients undergoing treatment in the viral hepatitis service, being a named point of contact, providing clinical care and psychosocial support. 2. You will work to extend the reach of the GWH viral hepatitis service to ensure weekly attendance at network MDTs, enhanced work with the hepatitis C peer navigators and further work with the community substance misuse service to engage hard to reach clients. 3. Independently support the care of patients with stable cirrhosis in dedicated clinics, ensuring surveillance scans and blood tests are timely and the risk of liver cancers or decompensation is identified and reduced. 4. You will support the established fibroscan clinics and work towards extending the reach of the fibroscan service to enable rapid access referrals from the community and acute areas (full training will be provided), supporting patients with various hepatology needs.5. To demonstrate excellent communication skills with a wide variety of complex patient groups, providing emotional support in hospital and at home. 6. Deliver care according to EASL, BASL, NICE, NHS England and Trust guidelines and evidence-based care. 7. To ensure accurate and comprehensive patient records are maintained, in accordance with Trust guidelines. 8. To act as an advocate for individual patients and the client group. Please see attached job description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Adult Nurse Current NMC registration Desirable GIN accredited course PACE Course Experience Essential Intermediate life support course Venepuncture and cannulation course Desirable Experience in looking after patients with liver disease - both inpatient and outpatient settings Knowledge Essential Demonstrable post registration experience Ability to negotiate, influence, support and motivate others Ability to network, build and maintain credibility at all levels Advanced clinical skills including cannulation and venepuncture Desirable Experience of clinical audit Need to demonstrate a strong and enduring interest in Hepatology Previous clinical experience in Hepatology & Gastroenterology Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Adult Nurse Current NMC registration Desirable GIN accredited course PACE Course Experience Essential Intermediate life support course Venepuncture and cannulation course Desirable Experience in looking after patients with liver disease - both inpatient and outpatient settings Knowledge Essential Demonstrable post registration experience Ability to negotiate, influence, support and motivate others Ability to network, build and maintain credibility at all levels Advanced clinical skills including cannulation and venepuncture Desirable Experience of clinical audit Need to demonstrate a strong and enduring interest in Hepatology Previous clinical experience in Hepatology & Gastroenterology Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Great Western Hospital Marlborough Rd Swindon SN3 6BB Employer's website https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)