About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 nurse to join our dynamic Community Hepatology Service.
You will work closely with experienced Band 6 and Band 7 nurses as part of a specialist team delivering proactive liver disease screening and early intervention. The service is focused on identifying individuals at risk of advanced liver fibrosis and supporting timely diagnosis and management within the community setting, as part of the Community Liver Health Checks (CLHC) project.
Main duties of the job
Support the delivery of hepatology screening clinics in community settings and from our community liver health van to include -
Fibroscan and dry blood spot sampling (DBST).
Assist in identifying individuals at risk of advanced liver fibrosis using established pathways.
Work alongside senior nurses to perform assessments and contribute to care planning.
Provide patient education on liver health, lifestyle modification, and risk factors.
Contribute to data collection, audit, and service improvement initiatives.
Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and primary care to ensure seamless patient care.
Provide cover to drive the van as required.
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose CUH?
o Our values and reputation for outstanding care
o Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
o Career and development opportunities
o Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
o Research experience and opportunities
o Lovely location and quality of life
o Excellent schools/colleges and transport links
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.
This vacancy is for Registered Nurses with full NMC registration. If you are an internationally trained nurse that has not passed their OSCE (objective structured clinical examination), you will not be considered for this role and will be automatically rejected, so please do not apply.
This vacancy will close at midnight 28th Jun 26
Interviews are due to be held on 07th Jul 26
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Current registration with NMC on part one or two of the register Newly Qualified or working towards registering with the NMC
Desirable
Teaching and assessing qualification Other post-basic, health-related courses evidence of continuing professional development and its application
Experience Essential
Proven clinical practice in an acute hospital setting Experience of utilising reflective practice
Desirable
Experience of mentoring junior staff Experience of teaching junior staff Experience of shift: shift ward management in absence of senior colleagues Experience of clinical supervision NHS Experience
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of NMC Code of Conduct and guidelines of professional practice Good theoretical and practical knowledge of nursing within the clinical area Health and Safety awareness Understanding and knowledge of Quality issues and Clinical Governance Awareness of Trust and Ward/Department policies Professional awareness reflected in attitude and appearance
Desirable
Awareness of risk management procedure An understanding of the professional nursing agenda Awareness of broader issues within the Trust and NHS
Skills Essential
Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with all members of the healthcare team, colleagues, patients and relatives Ability to achieve competency in Trust computer systems Practical application of Trust documentation standards Ability to take initiative when required and liaise with the appropriate manager/bleep holder Understanding and maintenance of confidentiality Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions Ability to demonstrate effective time management Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload Awareness and respect for the cultural and emotional needs of colleagues, patients and relatives Ability to adapt to meet changing workloads and to work under pressure Ability to work well within a team Willingness to adapt to change as the organisation develops
Desirable
Ability to induct and orientate new staff to clinical area and to identify the key learning needs of less experienced staff Practical skills teaching Ability to demonstrate practical application of health and safety in relation to acuity and patient/nurse ratio Effective management of equipment and resources
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 Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Cambridge University Hospital - Division C
Hills Rd
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)