Job summary
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative Hepatology Nursing team? University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSussex) is seeking a part-time (30hrs per week) Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our dedicated team.
Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
This role focuses on delivering specialist nursing care to patients with liver disease, including cirrhosis, haemochromatosis, viral hepatitis. Our Hepatology nursing service operates Monday to Friday across Sussex, providing high-quality and inclusive care to individuals affected by liver disease.
This is a Band 6-7 developmental post, and applicants will be considered at Band 6 or Band 7 depending on their experience and qualifications.
Main duties of the job
This role is vital in providing specialised care to patients with liver disease, focusing oncirrhosis, haemochromatosis, & viral hepatitis.
Key responsibilities:
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Conducting nurse-led clinics in outpatient & outreach settings
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Collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary team to assess, manage, & provide ongoing care for your patient caseload
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Educating patients, families, & staff on disease management, lifestyle interventions, & available support services
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Supporting junior staff & contributing to their development
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Involvement in service planning & quality improvement initiatives
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Engaging with external healthcare providers to ensure seamless care
The post is based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. A willingness to travel locally & across Sussex for outreach & cross-cover is essential.
Experience caring for patients with liver disease, strong clinical & communication skills, & specialist knowledge are essential. You'll need to offer expert advice & provide consistent, compassionate support throughout the patient journey.
We offer training & development opportunities & seek individuals who are self-motivated & committed to delivering outstanding hepatology care.
If you are passionate about hepatology nursing, have the necessary skills, & are dedicated to making a difference to patient outcomes, we encourage you to apply.
Become part of our dynamic team & help shape the future of hepatology services across Sussex.
About us
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to always put our Patient First. In fact our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Candidate Information Pack:https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist will deliver patient-centred care to individuals with liver disease, managing a defined caseload across various settings, including clinics, and outreach sites. Working both autonomously and collaboratively, you will provide nurse-led consultations and specialist care for patients with conditions such as cirrhosis, haemochromatosis, and viral hepatitis.
For a comprehensive overview of the role's responsibilities and expectations, please refer to the full Job Description (JD) document.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for a nurse with specialist hepatology knowledge to further develop their clinical practice and contribute to a dynamic, supportive, and evolving service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist will deliver patient-centred care to individuals with liver disease, managing a defined caseload across various settings, including clinics, and outreach sites. Working both autonomously and collaboratively, you will provide nurse-led consultations and specialist care for patients with conditions such as cirrhosis, haemochromatosis, and viral hepatitis.
For a comprehensive overview of the role's responsibilities and expectations, please refer to the full Job Description (JD) document.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for a nurse with specialist hepatology knowledge to further develop their clinical practice and contribute to a dynamic, supportive, and evolving service.
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse or Registered Mental Health Nurse (level one)
- Proven extensive experience in hepatology, addiction services, or relevant field at Band 6+
- Evidence of leadership Skills
- postgraduate qualification (or working towards) relevant to speciality
- Experience of managing emotionally complex care (e.g. breaking bad news)
- Teaching experience/ mentoring qualification
Desirable
- Fibroscan Training
- Advanced clinical assessment and/or Non- Medical Prescribing Qualification
- Experience in nurse-led clinics
- Evidence of Attendance at specialist courses in Hepatology and/or substance misuse and/Research
- Advanced communication skills training
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, including delivering complex/sensitive information
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and practice autonomously
- Experience leading or supporting service development, audit or QI
- Effective MDT working across organisational boundaries
- Ability to identify and resolve barriers to communication and care
People Management and Development
Essential
- Experience designing or delivering staff or patient education
- Supervisory experience or line management of junior staff
- Ability to inspire, support, and influence colleagues and learners
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Proficient with multiple clinical systems/databases and Microsoft Office tools
- Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, and adaptability in a changing service
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse or Registered Mental Health Nurse (level one)
- Proven extensive experience in hepatology, addiction services, or relevant field at Band 6+
- Evidence of leadership Skills
- postgraduate qualification (or working towards) relevant to speciality
- Experience of managing emotionally complex care (e.g. breaking bad news)
- Teaching experience/ mentoring qualification
Desirable
- Fibroscan Training
- Advanced clinical assessment and/or Non- Medical Prescribing Qualification
- Experience in nurse-led clinics
- Evidence of Attendance at specialist courses in Hepatology and/or substance misuse and/Research
- Advanced communication skills training
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, including delivering complex/sensitive information
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and practice autonomously
- Experience leading or supporting service development, audit or QI
- Effective MDT working across organisational boundaries
- Ability to identify and resolve barriers to communication and care
People Management and Development
Essential
- Experience designing or delivering staff or patient education
- Supervisory experience or line management of junior staff
- Ability to inspire, support, and influence colleagues and learners
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Proficient with multiple clinical systems/databases and Microsoft Office tools
- Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, and adaptability in a changing service
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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).
