About this role
Job summary
Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a nurse who has a special interest in Hepatology, to join our established Hepatology Team at St Marks. We are looking for a nursing colleague who is highly motivated, enthusiastic, organised, compassionate, reliable and flexible who can prioritise their workload and demonstrate excellence in care of patients with Hepatology and hepatocellular cancer (HCC) disease.
This post will support improved uptake in HCC surveillance in the at risk groups. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop a robust surveillance service for patient identified as per the agreed clinical pathways including a database and tracking system. The candidate will have an active role in patient and local practitioner education.
This opportunity is an ideal chance for a Registered Nurse looking for career progression in the role of a Band 7 CNS.
Main duties of the job
Provide comprehensive clinical skills, information, advice and support to patients with Hepatology issues within St Mark's Hospital, Northwick Park Hospital, Central Middlesex Hospital and Ealing Hospital.
Work as an independent practitioner alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Undertake research and participate in clinical audits in own specialist area, ensuring maintenance of clinical excellence, underpinned by evidence-based practice.
Participate in the education and training of the multidisciplinary team within the trust, regionally, nationally and internationally.
Provide expert clinical advice and support to all members of the multidisciplinary team within the trust.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
NMC Registration Hepatology Specialist Nursing or Ward based nursing Hepatology Based Education
Desirable
Hepatology Module or further training Working towards MSc Previous CNS experience in Hepatology
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Experience in managing own workload and competent in prioritising workload Advanced knowledge of hepatology disease processes
Desirable
Presentation at local/regional level Working towards MSc
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.
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 London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address LNWH - Northwick Park Hospital, Central Middlesex Hospital, Ealing Hospital
Watford Road
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)