Hepatology Nurse Specialist

NHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Southampton is seeking a Hepatology Nurse Specialist to care for liver disease patients. The role offers opportunities for personal growth, requiring an NMC registered nurse with a degree or equivalent experience. Responsibilities include managing learners and participating in innovative healthcare projects. Salary ranges from £38,682 to £46,580 annually, pro-rata based on part-time status.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with relevant NMC register.
• Must have degree qualification or equivalent experience.
• Extensive post-registration experience in a specialist area.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients with liver disease.
• Engage in innovative projects for Hepatitis C elimination.

Skills

Experience in managing learners in practice

Ability to communicate clinical information

Experience in multidisciplinary teams

Knowledge of acute healthcare issues

Organizational awareness

Interest in nurse-led care

Education

Registered nurse on the NMC register

Degree qualification or equivalent

Tools

IT training

Job description

Go back University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Hepatology Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 28 August 2025

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

The Hepatology Department at UHS is pleased to offer a 12-month placement within the Hepatology Nurse Specialist Team. The role will enable you to expand your knowledge in all aspects of liver disease, with a variety of clinics taking place on and off-site. Experience of caring for patients with liver disease is essential. You will be part of the Wessex Operational Delivery Network and involved in innovative projects aimed at eliminating Hepatitis C.

About us

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton provides an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs, and Jurassic Coast nearby.

We value the use of technology, which demonstrates strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of your own strengths and accomplishments may result in rejection if multiple candidates present similar information.

At UHS, we are committed to providing a flexible working environment to support work-life balance, whether you are balancing family, study, or wellbeing with your career.

We also champion diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Job responsibilities

Attached you will find the Job Description and Person Specification documents, which provide more detail about the essential and desirable experience needed for this role.

Person Specification

Trust Values

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience

• Registered nurse on the relevant part of the NMC register
• Degree qualification or equivalent (120 credits at Level 6) or equivalent experience
• Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
• Experience supporting and managing learners in practice
• Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning
• Extensive post-registration experience in a specialist area
• Knowledge of current issues in acute healthcare
• Understanding of personal accountability
• Confidence in own knowledge base, aware of learning needs, and seeking guidance when needed
• Ability to critically review and communicate clinical information
• Registered on MSc Pathway - completion of HTPA Competencies
• Experience acting as a Practice Assessor or supporting learner progression
• Counselling qualification
• Palliative care course
• IT training
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
• Interest in nurse-led care
• Organizational and strategic awareness
• Understanding of professional accountability and autonomous practice components

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to assess any criminal convictions.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per year, pro rata