Job summary
This is a unique role for an experienced registered nurse with a specific interest in liver disease to work with the existing liver team. The team provides a Trust wide service and is committed to a partnership with the community to provide continuing expert care. The post holder will support the Liver Nurse specialist to run the ED opt out testing programme testing for viral hepatitis alongside the HIV team.
The post holder will also be expected to act as an informed resource, and role model, whilst developing competencies as a clinical expert in the field of Liver disease.
To provide and maintain high standards of care to patients with Liver conditions; supervised by the Liver Nurse Specialist.
Have the ability to complete data on a local database in preparation to upload to a national database.
Main duties of the job
Integral member of the Liver team providing expert knowledge and care to patients partaking in the ED opt out blood borne testing scheme.
Provide excellent, evidence based, clinical nursing for individuals found to have Viral hepatitis /Liver disease
To undertake and support / educate other to perform diagnostic tests within the field of viral hepatitis.
To act as a resource to the Trust and Primary Health care setting.
About us
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.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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application!
Person Specification
NMC registration
Essential
Desirable
- BSc in specialist nursing/general
PDP/ portfolio development.
Essential
- Evidence of recent development
Desirable
- Evidence of specialist extended skills such as consultation & Diagnostics, alcohol detox / Research/ Data Collection
Communication skills
Essential
- Good communication skills; written and verbal
Desirable
- Demonstration of effective listening and interpersonal skills
Person Specification
NMC registration
Essential
Desirable
- BSc in specialist nursing/general
PDP/ portfolio development.
Essential
- Evidence of recent development
Desirable
- Evidence of specialist extended skills such as consultation & Diagnostics, alcohol detox / Research/ Data Collection
Communication skills
Essential
- Good communication skills; written and verbal
Desirable
- Demonstration of effective listening and interpersonal skills
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).
