2740 - Clinical Nurse Specialist Hepatology

Integrated Care System; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Barnsley is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Hepatology. The role involves assessing care needs, managing Hepatology clinics, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a nursing degree and significant Hepatology experience. This position offers the opportunity to develop advanced nursing skills and work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Teamwork-focused environment

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Significant experience of Hepatology nursing.
• Evidence of teaching junior members of staff.
• Proven evidence of improving the patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and develop programmes of care.
• Run viral hepatitis clinics and monitor patient care.
• Mentor junior staff and act as a role model.

Skills

Empathic approach to patient care

Effective communication/interpersonal skills

Organisation and planning skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

1st level registered nurse

Evidence of post registration education and development to degree level

Job description

2740 - Clinical Nurse Specialist Hepatology

An exiting opportunity has arisen withinHepatology at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, for an enthusuiatic,forward thinking and motivated nurse to join a busy service. The post holderwill have the opportunity to gain expert experience and enhanced knowledge andskills with Hepatology speciaility as well as develp key advanced CNS skills inan environment supported by an experienced lead nurse and medical team. Thepost holder will work in collaboration with other members of the MDT to assistans coordinate a smooth pathway of care throughout the Hepatology service,acting as a resource to patients and carers. The Post holder will be able towork on their own initiative, working as a team player and autonomously manganinga case load of poatients. This role requires excellent communications skills,with the ability to coordinate care across differing disciplines andorganisations.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will have the responsibility for theassessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation ofprogrammes of care, and, the setting of clinical and professional standards ofcare through:-

Assistin running regular viral hepatitis clinics including outreach clinics based in substancemisuse centre with support from the wider team, ensuring effective managementand follow-up for patients. Plan and monitor patient care, including adherenceand symptom control for viral hepatitis treatments, specifically HCV, HBV andHDV. Support remote monitoring of patients on various treatments, enhancingpatient engagement and self-management preventing complications and improvingquality of life. Participate in hepatology clinics, ensuringhigh standards of nursing care through the planning, coordinating, delivering,and evaluating of nurse-led clinics. Act as a visible role model in hepatologynursing, promoting best practices and mentoring junior staff.

About us

Wereserve the right to close positions early

BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently ratedGood by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progressin the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be thebest Place to Work

We scored bestin the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionateleadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust alsoscored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make toeach other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud ofthe commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable futureand our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has neverbeen a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a wecan do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunityand fair treatment to all applicants

Forindividuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advertto check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are nolonger eligible for sponsorship

Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will onlybe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Knowledge and Awareness

• Knowledge of evidence / research-based practice
• Knowledge of quality standards and national liver strategies
• Knowledge of current clinical and nursing research related to Hepatology.
• Confidentiality
• Health and saftey

Skills and Abilities

• Empathic approach to patient care
• To be receptive to new ideas and act as a change agent
• Innovative, enthusiastic approach to work
• Effective communication/interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate with word processing skills
• Ability to work unsupervised and own initiative as part of multi-disciplinary team
• Effective team working.
• Organisation and planning skills
• Ability to prioritise
• Good time management
• Ability to work under pressure
• Extended role skills e.g fibro scan / Phlebotomy

Experience

• Significant experience of Hepatology nursing
• Evidence of teaching junior members of staff
• Proven evidence of improving the patient experience.
• Previous experience of research and audit
• Undertaken nurse led clinics
• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words, please explain what motivates you to do a good job.

Qualifications

• 1st level registered nurse.
• Evidence of post registration education and development to degree level.
• Demonstrated knowledge of liver diseases and associated nursing care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Increased scope of practice.
• Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
• Advanced assessment skills
• Non-medical supplementary / independent prescribing.
• (Or willing to work to qualify as Non-Medical Independent Prescriber).

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.