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Job overview

***Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time***

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a trainee or experienced Hepatology Nurse to join our existing Multidisciplinary team.  The banding would be Band 6/7 dependant on experience. You will work within an established, motivated, friendly and supportive team to develop your skills and knowledge in order to provide professional advice and delivery of a service for patients referred to our Hepatology Team, whom have complex and varied needs.

The successful candidate will want to make a positive impact in the lives of our Hepatology patients and be able to deliver a high quality patient focused service within the present day NHS.  Care is currently delivered in the outpatient setting provided Monday to Friday. However this is a rapidly advancing specialty with increasing demand. 

 We will consider staff interested in a secondment and also band 6 nurses moving from another specialty medicine field who are wishing to work in Hepatology.

You are welcome to visit or come and spend the afternoon with us so please don’t hesitate to contact us. If you are interested in finding out more about the post.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work with the Hepatology team to develop and support our service for patients within the Northwest Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and the wider community.

The Hepatology Nurse (HN) will be required to train and gain competencies in four main areas:

• Case load management
• Clinical practice
• Education and research which will reflect the needs of our forward thinking clinical management teams, the National Standards and Guidance.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure seamless service delivery.

With the appropriate support and training we expect the individual to provide advice, information and support to patients, carers and staff regarding treatment for a variety of liver diseases. The individual will also provide care for patients in line with Trust and Government strategies and targets. In collaboration with senior medical and nursing staff the post holder will assist in the support of research, audit and quality assurance projects.

The post holder will demonstrate sensitively with all patients, as often long term conditions may lead to anxiety and potentially aggressive behaviour including distressing or emotional circumstances when conveying realistic expectations of therapeutic outcomes.

Working for our organisation

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.  Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.