Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced hepatology nurse to join the Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist Team within the Barts NHS Trust. The successful candidate will take the nursing lead in coordinating hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide seamless care and support to this patient group.
Liver cancer is the fastest-rising cause of cancer related deaths in the UK. The most common form of liver cancer is hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) which makes up 85% of all liver cancers. We are looking for a confident nurse to help engage patients that are on HCC surveillance and attend their appointments, support to create a data base and coordinate patient care.
You must be a team player but also confident working autonomously and managing a patient case load. You must be well organised, have excellent time management skills. You will need advanced interpersonal skills to communicate with a wide range of internal and external agencies, to educate other health care professionals and to provide support to patients and their relatives.
If you are a motivated, enthusiastic individual with hepatology experience who thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment then we would like to speak to you.
For more information please contact : Sophie Livett, Lead Nurse Viral Hepatitis 07526915810 sophie.livett@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The role of an autonomous Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) within the Hepatology service focuses on liver disease, particularly in patients requiring HCC surveillance. The CNS provides expert care, education, advice, and support to patients and their families through nurse-led clinics, a designated telephone support line, and staff training. They coordinate patient care, manage a HCC database, and improve patient outcomes by facilitating early cancer detection and multi-professional collaboration.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing the care pathway for HCC surveillance in line with NHSE standards.
Educating patients and families on the importance of surveillance.Contributing to service improvements through audits and performance reviews.
Using advanced nursing skills to assess, diagnose, treat, and prescribe care plans for complex conditions.
Working independently but also as part of a larger team, collaborating with healthcare professionals across NE London to enhance service effectiveness.
About us
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within our organisation, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within our organisation, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- 1st level registration.
- Relevant 1st level degree
- Advanced communication skills training
- Prep for Mentorship course.
- Relevant post-registration education such as the Liver Course
Desirable
- Leadership training or qualification
- Specialist clinical course ideally in hepatology/gastroenterology or cancer
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 6 and above in hepatology or associated speciality
- Ability to manage a caseload of patients autonomously
- Teaching patients and other professionals
- Working in a multi-cultural community
- Knowledge of audit and research and its application
Desirable
- Counselling experience
- Resource Management
Skills
Essential
- General knowledge of current health care and nursing issues
- Up to date professional knowledge
- Computer literate and report writing including use of Excel
- Ability to work as an independent practitioner
- Ability to critique and apply findings to clinical practice
- Phlebotomy
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- 1st level registration.
- Relevant 1st level degree
- Advanced communication skills training
- Prep for Mentorship course.
- Relevant post-registration education such as the Liver Course
Desirable
- Leadership training or qualification
- Specialist clinical course ideally in hepatology/gastroenterology or cancer
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 6 and above in hepatology or associated speciality
- Ability to manage a caseload of patients autonomously
- Teaching patients and other professionals
- Working in a multi-cultural community
- Knowledge of audit and research and its application
Desirable
- Counselling experience
- Resource Management
Skills
Essential
- General knowledge of current health care and nursing issues
- Up to date professional knowledge
- Computer literate and report writing including use of Excel
- Ability to work as an independent practitioner
- Ability to critique and apply findings to clinical practice
- Phlebotomy
Desirable
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.
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.
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).
