Hepatology Nurse Specialist - Lead Clinics & Practice Innovation

The Methodist Church in Britain; Uxbridge; Presencial; GBP 35 000 - 52 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist for a 12-month fixed-term post. The role focuses on Fibroscan screening, nurse-led clinics and managing a caseload, with a leadership role in developing nursing practice and teaching the wider team.

Band 6 or 7 depending on experience, advancing to Band 7 when clinics run independently under supervision. Significant experience with liver patients and NMC registration are essential, with a focus on

Qualificações

• Significant demonstrable experience at Band 6 or above working with liver patients.
• Evidence of liaison with multi-professional teams.
• Counselling experience in managing patients with chronic disease.
• NMC registration

Responsabilidades

• Screen patients for liver fibrosis independently using Fibroscan, with training provided
• Carry out face-to-face and telephone assessments of patients with liver disease
• Provide health education to patients and their families or caregivers through supervised, nurse-led clinics
• Manage a caseload of patients with liver disease, working independently within the remit of the role
• Liaise closely with the multidisciplinary team to progress patient care and maintain safety
• Lead on the development of innovative nursing practice in hepatology
• Facilitate the development of other nurses to benefit patient care
• Act as an educational resource on care provision for the Trust-wide multidisciplinary team
• Promote and co-ordinate a seamless care pathway from diagnosis through treatment to outpatient management
• Use IT skills for data collection, audit and analysis, with possible presentation of data at regional and national meetings

Conhecimentos

IT skills

Formação académica

Masters degree

Working towards a Masters

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist for a 12-month fixed-term post. The role focuses on Fibroscan screening, nurse-led clinics and managing a caseload, with a leadership role in developing nursing practice and teaching the wider team.

Band 6 or 7 depending on experience, advancing to Band 7 when clinics run independently under supervision. Significant experience with liver patients and NMC registration are essential, with a focus on