Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Associate Liver Nurse

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Job summary

Are you a registered nurse looking to develop your knowledge, skills and career within the field of Liver Disease?

Then we have a fantastic opportunity for you, we are looking for an experienced registered nurse with a specific interest in liver disease and also alcohol dependency/drug abuse to join our friendly and knowledgeable team.

You will be supported as you broaden your skillset and knowledge around this interesting area of medicine, while working collaboratively with colleagues across the Trust and in the community to ensure all our patients receive the expert care they deserve.

So, if you're looking for a role where you can not only professionally develop but will see you working with colleagues to continue to improve and support our specialist service - we want to hear from you today.

Main duties of the job

Integral member of the Liver /Gastroenterology multi-disciplinary team providing expert knowledge and care to patients in hospital and in the community.
Provide excellent, evidence based, clinical nursing practice in Gastroenterology/Liver disease
To undertake diagnostic tests within the field of liver disease
To act as a resource to the Trust and Primary Health care setting

About us

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Date posted

10 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-MED-BR-8144

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of this interesting and rewarding role, please see the attached job description.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of this interesting and rewarding role, please see the attached job description.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC Registration

Desirable

Special Interest in Hepatology
Post basic certificate area of specialty such as Liver / Gastroenterology / Addiction

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable experience in acute clinical environment at a Band 5 level

Desirable

Previous experience of working in Hepatology / gastroenterology

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC Registration

Desirable

Special Interest in Hepatology
Post basic certificate area of specialty such as Liver / Gastroenterology / Addiction

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable experience in acute clinical environment at a Band 5 level

Desirable

Previous experience of working in Hepatology / gastroenterology

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Employer's website

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