Job summary
The post holder will work as a Band 7 Liver Clinical Nurse Specialist, providing specialist nursing support to patients with liver disease across the Fylde Coast. Working under non-direct supervision, the role focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care through clinical assessment, care coordination, patient education, and contribution to service development within the Liver Service.
The post holder will support nurse-led clinics and disease-specific pathways including hepatitis B, hepatitis C, haemochromatosis, cirrhosis monitoring, HCC surveillance, and the day-case ascites service, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and timely care.
This role provides an opportunity to develop specialist hepatology knowledge and clinical skills, contributing to governance, audit, quality improvement, and education, while progressing towards increased autonomy and independent practice in line with agreed competency frameworks.
Main duties of the job
- Act as a key member of the Liver Service, supporting the delivery of high-quality specialist nursing care for patients with liver disease across the Fylde Coast.
- Undertake patient assessments, including history-taking and basic physical examination, and contribute to clinical decision-making under the supervision of senior clinicians.
- Support the delivery of nurse-led clinics, including hepatitis B, haemochromatosis, cirrhosis monitoring, and stable disease review clinics.
- Assist with FibroScan preparation and basic interpretation in line with agreed protocols and competency frameworks.
- Monitor patients for early signs of hepatic decompensation, escalating concerns appropriately in accordance with Trust policies.
- Coordinate disease-specific pathways, including venesection services, HCC surveillance recall systems, cirrhosis monitoring, and support for the day-case ascites service.
- Support hepatitis C pathways, including documentation, coordination of care, MDT presentation, and collaborative working across organisational boundaries.
- Provide structured patient education on liver disease, lifestyle modification, and treatment adherence, supporting shared decision-making and patient self-management.
- Contribute to service development, audit, data collection, and quality improvement initiatives, including support for IQILS accreditation activity.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a resident population of approximately 330,000 and the 12 million holidaymakers who visit the area every year. The Trust comprises Blackpool Victoria Hospital which is a large busy acute hospital and a smaller community/ rehabilitation hospital - Clifton Hospital. Outpatient services are also provided in Blackpool, Fleetwood and Lytham Hospital. The Trust is also responsible for the provision of a wide range of community healthcare services, including District Nursing, Community Matrons and therapy services.
The organisation provides specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. We also have specialised Cardio-thoracic Surgical and Sleep Medicine services (including polysomnography) and provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details for the post
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details for the post
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- o Current NMC registration (Part 1 - Adult Nursing)
- o Degree in Nursing or equivalent
- o Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to hepatology
Desirable
- o Post registration qualification in hepatology or gastroenterology
- o V300 non medical prescribing
- o Venepuncture and cannulation competencies
- o FibroScan, Motivational Interviewing, or GCP training
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- o Specialist adult nursing experience, including long term conditions
- o Ability to undertake autonomous patient assessments and recognise deterioration
- o Experience supporting patients with lifestyle advice and education
Desirable
- o Hepatology or gastroenterology experience
- o Advanced physical assessment skills and protocol based decision making
- o Experience leading audits or quality improvement initiatives, including data analysis
o SKILLS AND ABILITY
Essential
- o Sound clinical knowledge of adult nursing, chronic disease management, and clinical governance
- o Ability to educate patients and support students
- o Strong organisational skills with effective caseload management and prioritisation
Desirable
- o Specialist knowledge of liver disease, including cirrhosis, viral hepatitis, and alcohol related liver disease
- o Knowledge of NICE, BSG, and EASL guidance
- o Advanced assessment skills, including FibroScan and venepuncture
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- o Current NMC registration (Part 1 - Adult Nursing)
- o Degree in Nursing or equivalent
- o Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to hepatology
Desirable
- o Post registration qualification in hepatology or gastroenterology
- o V300 non medical prescribing
- o Venepuncture and cannulation competencies
- o FibroScan, Motivational Interviewing, or GCP training
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- o Specialist adult nursing experience, including long term conditions
- o Ability to undertake autonomous patient assessments and recognise deterioration
- o Experience supporting patients with lifestyle advice and education
Desirable
- o Hepatology or gastroenterology experience
- o Advanced physical assessment skills and protocol based decision making
- o Experience leading audits or quality improvement initiatives, including data analysis
o SKILLS AND ABILITY
Essential
- o Sound clinical knowledge of adult nursing, chronic disease management, and clinical governance
- o Ability to educate patients and support students
- o Strong organisational skills with effective caseload management and prioritisation
Desirable
- o Specialist knowledge of liver disease, including cirrhosis, viral hepatitis, and alcohol related liver disease
- o Knowledge of NICE, BSG, and EASL guidance
- o Advanced assessment skills, including FibroScan and venepuncture
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).
