Hepatology Advanced Nurse Practitioner

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health organization in Cardiff is seeking a Hepatology Advanced Nurse Practitioner to lead the Hepatology nursing team and ensure evidence-based care for liver disease patients. This role involves advanced clinical responsibilities, educational training for procedures such as paracentesis, and collaboration across various professional boundaries. Applicants should possess relevant qualifications, independent practice experience, and strong communication skills. The position emphasizes improving patient care through research and effective management.

Qualifications

• MSc in Advanced practice or Nurse Practitioner required.
• Experience in Advanced Practice and/or Hepatology practice.
• Proven track record as an independent practitioner.
• Knowledge of NHS policy relevant to Hepatology.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Hepatology nursing team and oversee outreach provision.
• Provide evidence-based care for patients with liver disease.
• Train staff for paracentesis procedures.
• Influence clinical practice across professional boundaries.

Skills

Critical decision making

Autonomy

Excellent communication

Leadership

Education

MSc in Advanced practice/Nurse Practitioner

Non-medical prescriber

ENB 998 / PGCE

Clinical/Patient Assessment course

Job description

Hepatology Advanced Nurse Practitioner

The closing date is 23 December 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Hepatology team at C&V UHB as a Hepatology Advanced Nurse Practitioner. The post holder will have a high clinical profile providing the highest standard of evidence-based care for patients with liver disease including advanced clinical practice, clinical audit, education and research.

The post holder will demonstrate advanced practical and theoretical knowledge of liver disease, acting as an autonomous clinical practitioner, prescribing, ordering investigations and developing pathways of care for patients with liver disease including referrals to other specialities and discharge plan according to C&V UHB policy. Working as an autonomous practitioner, the post holder will provide both an in/out and day case patient service including paracentesis.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for the management of the Hepatology/BBV/HCC CNS's.

Main duties of the job

• Management responsibility for the team of Hepatology/BBV/HCC Clinical Nurse Specialists.
• Responsible for creating a range of systems and processes required to operationally manage the Hepatology nursing team and its outreach provision and ensure mechanisms are in place to continuously monitor effectiveness.
• Demonstrate advanced practical and theoretical knowledge of liver disease, acting as an autonomous clinical practitioner, prescribing, ordering investigations and developing pathways of care for patients with liver disease on an inpatient, outpatient and day case basis.
• Be responsible for educational training for paracentesis in C&V UHB Hepatology department.
• To facilitate the highest standard of evidence-based care for patients with liver disease including advanced clinical practice, clinical audit, education and research.
• Work across professional boundaries to influence clinical practice within the local, regional and national agenda.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together" and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MSc in Advanced practice/Nurse Practitioner
• Non-medical prescriber
• ENB 998 / PGCE
• Clinical/Patient Assessment course

Experience

• Appropriate and substantial experience in Advanced Practice and/or Hepatology practice
• Proven experience of working as an independent practitioner
• In-depth knowledge of NHS policy & legislation, relevant to Hepatology
• Involvement with research and audit.

Skills

• Critical decision making and critical thinking skills.
• Able to work autonomously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to lead and motivate others

Special Knowledge

• In depth knowledge of Advanced practice

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.

Address

Ward A7 Corridor, University Hospital of Wales