Hepatology Specialist Nurse or Hepatology Speciality Pharmacist

NHS; Slough; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated healthcare professional to lead the development and implementation of specialist treatment plans. This role involves delivering high-quality patient-centered care while also educating a diverse group of healthcare professionals. You will have the opportunity to engage in research activities and contribute to continuous service improvement. Join a supportive environment that values work-life balance and offers professional development opportunities, making a significant impact on patient care and community health.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Access to health trust benefits

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or equivalent with teaching qualifications.
• Experience in managing own caseload in relevant specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical care and lead educational programs.
• Conduct research and audits in infectious diseases.

Skills

Hepatology

Influencing multidisciplinary groups

Interpreting liver blood tests

Knowledge of national guidelines in liver diseases

Education

First-level nurse registration

Teaching and assessing qualification

Managerial qualification

Tools

IT databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

Job Summary

Acting as an autonomous practitioner, you will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of specialist treatment plans for patients within a defined clinical group across the disease spectrum. This role demands advanced clinical expertise, combining extensive theoretical knowledge with practical experience to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. You will also serve as a role model, promoting clinical excellence and supporting colleagues in the delivery of expert care.

You will be responsible for designing and delivering specialist education programmes to a broad range of healthcare professionals—including medical, nursing, and Allied Health staff—enhancing knowledge and clinical practice across the multidisciplinary team.

You will take a leading role in research and audit activities related to your specialty, both within Frimley Health and in collaboration with external partners, contributing to evidence-based practice and continuous service improvement.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract role.

Main Duties

1. Provide expert clinical care using extensive theoretical knowledge and practical experience, acting as a role model for delivering expert care.
2. Deliver specialist educational programmes to healthcare professionals regarding infectious diseases, including medical, nursing, and Allied Health Professional staff.
3. Lead research and audit activities within infectious diseases, both internally at Frimley Health and externally.
4. Work mainly at Wexham site, with flexibility to work at other sites within Frimley Health. The role involves working with underserved communities and collaborating closely with public health services to support national health targets.

About Us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability-confident employer, awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We offer professional development opportunities and a wide range of training programs.

We value work-life balance and encourage applications from those seeking flexible working arrangements to meet individual and service needs.

Benefits include access to Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo.

Job Details

• Posted Date: 02 May 2025
• Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £48,270 to £54,931 per annum, including HCAS
• Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months
• Working Pattern: Full-time
• Location: Wexham Park Hospital, Wexham Street, Slough, SL2 4HL

Job Responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks, please refer to the attached job description/person specification.

Person Specification

Special Requirements

• Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs

Qualifications (Essential)

• First-level nurse registration or equivalent for Pharmacy graduates
• Evidence of professional and personal development
• Teaching and assessing qualification

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Managerial qualification

Experience (Essential)

• Demonstrable experience in relevant specialty
• Significant post-registration experience

Experience (Desirable)

• Managing own caseload in relevant specialty
• Experience with audit, IT, databases, and spreadsheets

Skills and Knowledge (Essential)

• Ability to influence across multidisciplinary groups
• Specific knowledge and skills in Hepatology
• Interpretation of liver blood tests, imaging, and pathology
• Knowledge of national guidelines and strategic developments in liver diseases

Skills and Knowledge (Desirable)

• Ability to apply research to clinical practice

Additional Information

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check and current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, Wexham Park Hospital, Wexham Street, Slough, SL2 4HL

For more information, visit https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/