Hepatology Support Nurse - Band 5

NHS; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Hepatology Support Nurse, where you will play a vital role in patient care and support for liver health checks. This dynamic position involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, patient-centred care and ensure efficient follow-up for patients. The role offers opportunities for professional development and is essential in improving outcomes for patients with liver disease.

Qualifications

• 2 years relevant experience in either Gastroenterology or Hepatology.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative processes for patients undergoing liver health checks.
• Deliver patient-centred care for individuals with liver disease.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to provide support and education.

Skills

Effective Teaching Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to manage and prioritise workload

Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct

Excellent IT skills

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Degree

Job description

Go back The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Hepatology Support Nurse - Band 5

The closing date is 27 May 2025

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Hepatology Support Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team, contributing to the Liver Health Checks and Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) Surveillance programme. This role is essential in ensuring a smooth and coordinated patient journey for individuals eligible for cancer surveillance after a screening fibro scan in Liver Health Checks clinics.

The successful candidate will manage administrative processes for patients undergoing liver health checks, ensuring efficient follow-up care. They will support the Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team by delivering patient-centred care for individuals with liver disease, including assessments, care planning, implementation, and evaluation of routine care.

The role includes independently delivering a nurse-led fibro scan clinic and assisting with day case paracentesis and liver biopsy services, ensuring patient comfort and monitoring during recovery. The Hepatology Support Nurse will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to provide support, advice, and education to patients and staff, ensuring high standards of care.

Additionally, the candidate will provide comprehensive support for patients and families, staying up to date with hepatology nursing to ensure evidence-based care. The role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, patient-focused team dedicated to improving care and outcomes for liver disease patients.

Main duties of the job

Patient Care and SupportWork within and support a multi-professional team to deliver the Liver Health Checks and HCC Surveillance programmes.Monitor patients on pathways.Provide a single point of access for urgent or specialist patient needs.Manage data and patient tracking.Develop and maintain a Patient Tracking List for HCC surveillance patients.Collaborate with CNS team.

Staff ResponsibilityLiaise with MDT, outpatient departments, community teams, GPs, and consultants to coordinate patient care.

AdministrationMaintain accurate, confidential patient records in line with Trust and NMC standards.Organise workload effectively, prioritising tasks as needed.Monitor and review guidelines and protocols for hepatology patients.Contribute to developing policies for managing patients with healthcare professionals.Document care according to Trust guidelines.

Strategic and Service ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with CNS, Consultant Lead, and Matron to improve service delivery.Assist in establishing a patient database for audits and service development.Attend education forums and stay updated on national guidelines.

Organisational SkillsMaintain professional development, including Trust mandatory and clinical training.Develop methods for data collection and present at governance meetings.Demonstrate IT competency and maintain accurate record-keeping.

About us

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RNA, RCN, RMN, RNLD)
• Diploma in Nursing
• Degree

Experience

• 2 years relevant experience in either Gastroenterology or Hepatology

Skills & Knowledge

• Effective Teaching Skills
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to maintain a high standard.
• Ability to manage and prioritise own workload.
• Ability to work well under pressure and under own initiative.
• Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Knowledge of National and Local Health Care Issues/Clinical Governance Issues.
• Excellent IT skills and able to enter data correctly and in a timely manner
• Understanding of Hepatology treatments and pathways

Personal Qualities

• Good communication skills both written and oral

Other Role Requirements

• Passed as fit to undertake the requirements of the post by Occupational Health.
• Committed to the concept of teamwork.
• Excellent attendance record.

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.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust