Job summary
The successful candidate will work within the Hepatitis C team working across The Liverpool Liver Unit and the Infectious Diseases Department.
The post will involve training to become competent in the management of patients with viral hepatitis. Training and assessment will be undertaken.
The post holder will support the Hepatitis C ODN. The role will be fully supported and supervised by established clinical nurse specialists/practitioners, the Nurse Consultant and Medical staff.
Main duties of the job
Working across Cheshire and Merseyside HCV Operational Delivery Network the role will involve identifying and supporting patients through their treatment pathways.
The post will involve training to become competent in the management of patients with blood borne viruses. Training and assessment will be undertaken.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under supervision, support and manage a cohort of patients with viral hepatitis, within set protocols.
Develop and maintain clinical expertise and deliver the highest standards of care to meet the needs of the patients, their carers and significant others.
Work in the out-reach services which may include prison health
Provide a blood borne virus testing service as required.
To work alongside ID & Hepatology teams in the management of chronic disease.
Attend and participate in the Hepatitis Nurse Forum.
Attend and participate in the ID/Liver meetings.
Following training process patients referred with viral hepatitis through the Nurse-led clinic within a protocol driven pathway.Oct 2019
Follow training order and interpret investigations.
Follow training perform Fibroscan (non-invasive assessment of liver disease).
Develop and use own clinical judgment to refer directly to medical staff in line with department guidelines as required.
To liaise and exchange relevant information about patients with other hospital departments when necessary within defined statutory regulations.
Deliver presentations locally to disseminate good practice.
For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description and person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under supervision, support and manage a cohort of patients with viral hepatitis, within set protocols.
Develop and maintain clinical expertise and deliver the highest standards of care to meet the needs of the patients, their carers and significant others.
Work in the out-reach services which may include prison health
Provide a blood borne virus testing service as required.
To work alongside ID & Hepatology teams in the management of chronic disease.
Attend and participate in the Hepatitis Nurse Forum.
Attend and participate in the ID/Liver meetings.
Following training process patients referred with viral hepatitis through the Nurse-led clinic within a protocol driven pathway.Oct 2019
Follow training order and interpret investigations.
Follow training perform Fibroscan (non-invasive assessment of liver disease).
Develop and use own clinical judgment to refer directly to medical staff in line with department guidelines as required.
To liaise and exchange relevant information about patients with other hospital departments when necessary within defined statutory regulations.
Deliver presentations locally to disseminate good practice.
For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description and person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse / Midwife
- Post-basic specialist Qualification relevant to speciality
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Recordable specialist qualification
- Independent Nurse Prescribing
- ECDL
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Extensive clinical experience
- Involvement in audit
Desirable
- Participation in research
- Evidence of leading and facilitating change
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth specialist knowledge
Skills
Essential
- Teaching / assessment skills Organisation and negotiation skills
- Effective communicator
- Root Cause Analysis
- Leadership & motivation skills
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Evidence of audit and change management ability
- Computer literate
- Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team
Other
Essential
- Diplomatic
- Assertive and confident
- Recognition of own limitations
- Able to travel between sites
- Flexibility
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse / Midwife
- Post-basic specialist Qualification relevant to speciality
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Recordable specialist qualification
- Independent Nurse Prescribing
- ECDL
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Extensive clinical experience
- Involvement in audit
Desirable
- Participation in research
- Evidence of leading and facilitating change
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth specialist knowledge
Skills
Essential
- Teaching / assessment skills Organisation and negotiation skills
- Effective communicator
- Root Cause Analysis
- Leadership & motivation skills
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Evidence of audit and change management ability
- Computer literate
- Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team
Other
Essential
- Diplomatic
- Assertive and confident
- Recognition of own limitations
- Able to travel between sites
- Flexibility
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).
