Band 7 Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide specialized care in liver disease within both hospital and community settings. Candidates should have substantial nursing experience, be passionate about hepatology, and possess strong skills in communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with advanced assessment skills.
• Post-registration qualifications relating to hepatology preferred.
• Willingness to undertake independent nurse prescribing course.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing care in the hepatology clinics.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams for patient support.
• Conduct nurse-led clinics with excellent nursing care standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Expert specialist skills

Ability to problem-solve

Ability to motivate staff

Education

Registered nurse

Undergraduate degree

Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification

Post registration qualification relevant to specialty

Job description

Job summary

In this role you will provide specialist nursing care to patients across the liver specialty. If this is your first role as a Hepatology CNS you will undergo a period of training. You will work alongside experienced practitioners to gain experience in the viral hepatology clinics and as your competence and confidence grows you move in to a more varied position.

An experienced practitioner would have the opportunity to work with the existing CNS team who carry out a varied role. We work in both hospital and community settings to offer nurse led clinics in areas such as stable cirrhosis, Viral hepatitis, AILD, NAFLD, and speciality clinics such as treating hard to reach patients with hepatitis C or HBV and the rarer liver disease patients and as well as a clinic for newly discharged decompensated patients and nurse led paracentesis.

You will need to be passionate about liver disease and have experience of hepatology nursing. Good communication skills are essential. You will be engaging key stakeholders, supporting the nursing team to deliver specialist hepatology nursing across secondary and primary care. Working with others at national level on new nursing projects would be supported.

There are two one year fixed term posts available to cover maternity leave.

Main duties of the job

? To liaise with all key members of the multidisciplinary team to advise and supportcolleagues in the delivery of specialised patient care across professionalboundaries.? To undertake hepatology nurse led clinics and to be responsible for excellentstandards of nursing care to patients through the planning, co-ordinating, deliveringand evaluating nurse-led clinics.? To work autonomously to deliver specialist hepatology clinical care appropriate tothe needs of the patient group and based on principles that are research based andwhich enhance the quality of patient care.? To contribute to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of carepathways for a designated group of patients with the Hepatology and OperatingDelivery Network to meet the elimination targets for HCV.? To contribute to training and education within hepatology specialist areain thehospital and community seting? To promote an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement ofpatient care through reviewing the evidence base and embedding this in practicethrough engagement in research activities.? To act as a visible hepatology role model and expert practitioner.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk

Details Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7253108

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications Essential

• Registered nurse
• Undergraduate degree
• Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
• Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
• Advanced assessment skills
• Independent nurse prescribing course or willingness to undertake

Desirable

• Masters degree or working towards

Experience Essential

• Substantial post-registration experience in area of speciality at Band 6
• Evidence of teaching junior members of staff
• Proven evidence of improving the patient experience

Desirable

• Previous experience of research and audit
• Undertaken nurse led clinics
• Current experience of line management of staff

Skills and Aptitudes Essential

• Expert specialist skills for the post
• Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
• Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
• Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
• Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
• Demonstrates evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake change management
• Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
• Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty

Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications Essential

• Registered nurse
• Undergraduate degree
• Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
• Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
• Advanced assessment skills
• Independent nurse prescribing course or willingness to undertake

Desirable

• Masters degree or working towards

Experience Essential

• Substantial post-registration experience in area of speciality at Band 6
• Evidence of teaching junior members of staff
• Proven evidence of improving the patient experience

Desirable

• Previous experience of research and audit
• Undertaken nurse led clinics
• Current experience of line management of staff

Skills and Aptitudes Essential

• Expert specialist skills for the post
• Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
• Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
• Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
• Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
• Demonstrates evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake change management
• Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
• Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty

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

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).

Employer details Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)