The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Hepatology CNS - Secondment

The closing date is 18 November 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisenfor an experienced, dedicated and innovative registered nurse to join the team working full time (37.5 hours per week secondment/fixed term for 12 months). This post is to cover the maternity leave of the existing post holder.

The post holderis responsible for delivering a high standard of specialist nursing care within the specialist service and will ensure high standards of nursing care is provided to all patients/clients.

Main duties of the job

Based at Russell's Hall Hospital, the postholder will be expected to work at sites across the Dudley Groups of Hospitals and Community sites . Supporting the team in providing professional advice to other members of the multidisciplinary team; assist in developing the skills and knowledge of staff to deliver high quality care and achieve the performance targets for the specialty.

The post holder will act as a role model within the team. Upholding the Trust's visions and values, you will be considered to be an ambassador of the Dudley Group Trust.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Details

Date posted

04 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

253-1125-7577533

Job locations

Russells Hall Hospital,

Dudley

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

  • First level Nursing and Midwifery Registration
  • Educated to 1st degree level or evidence of study at degree level
  • Evidence of NMP V300 Qualification
  • Evidence of completion of Health Assessment Course

Knowledge and Training

Essential

  • Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification.
  • Aware of medico-legal issues within the role
  • Understanding of Department of Health developments and pathways
  • Knowledge of current clinical developments and professional issues affecting nursing/ midwifery
  • Committed to personal & professional development

Desirable

  • Substantial experience and interest in relevant specialty

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of close liaison with members of multidisciplinary team
  • Aware of clinical standards of national service frameworks
  • Skilled practitioner who can act as a role model

Desirable

  • Evidence of having developed team working skills and implemented teamwork practices
  • Knowledge of governance and risk management within clinical practice
Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

  • First level Nursing and Midwifery Registration
  • Educated to 1st degree level or evidence of study at degree level
  • Evidence of NMP V300 Qualification
  • Evidence of completion of Health Assessment Course

Knowledge and Training

Essential

  • Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification.
  • Aware of medico-legal issues within the role
  • Understanding of Department of Health developments and pathways
  • Knowledge of current clinical developments and professional issues affecting nursing/ midwifery
  • Committed to personal & professional development

Desirable

  • Substantial experience and interest in relevant specialty

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of close liaison with members of multidisciplinary team
  • Aware of clinical standards of national service frameworks
  • Skilled practitioner who can act as a role model

Desirable

  • Evidence of having developed team working skills and implemented teamwork practices
  • Knowledge of governance and risk management within clinical practice

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

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Russells Hall Hospital,

Dudley

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


Employer's website

https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Russells Hall Hospital,

Dudley

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


Employer's website

https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hepatology Nurse Consultant

Louise Allen

Louise.Allen14@nhs.net

01384456111

Details

Date posted

04 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

253-1125-7577533

Job locations

Russells Hall Hospital,

Dudley

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


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