Staff Nurse - Liver Outpatient Department

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Greater London is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join their Liver Outpatient Department, providing high-quality, evidence-based clinical care to a diverse patient population. Responsibilities include effective communication with patients and healthcare team members, adherence to professional standards, and assistance with various nursing tasks. Candidates must be registered nurses with NMC, demonstrating excellent teamwork and a commitment to patient care. Salary ranges from £37,259 to £45,356 per year with potential for skill development.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration at the time of starting appointment.
• Clinical expertise relevant to the area.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based patient-focused clinical care.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare personnel.
• Adhere to NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust policies.
• Support patients in making decisions about their care.

Skills

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Ability to apply cannulation and venepuncture

Willingness to learn other skill sets

Proficiency in modern technology

Education

Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration

Job description

Staff Nurse - Liver Outpatient Department

The closing date is 29 December 2025

We are looking for a Band 5 staff nurse who can autonomously work in a fast‑paced department that sees over 200 patients a day. You will be part of a very dynamic and diverse team.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to carry out cannulation and venepuncture, access PICC line and other intravenous catheters or willingness to learn.
• Will be expected to learn and assist with venesection safely.
• Provide assistance in caring for patients having out paracentesis.
• Take and record patients' vital signs accurately.
• Willing to learn other skill sets required to work in a liver outpatient, such as fibro‑scanning.
• Be well informed and proficient in the use of modern technology, especially computers.
• Punctual and reliable member of the team.

Main duties of the job

• Work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, Trust Policies and Procedures.
• Set agreed standards of nursing care, monitor these and take action to improve if necessary.
• Ensure all patients receive appropriate follow‑up and that relevant information is available to enable patients to make an informed choice about their treatment and care.
• Support patients with decision making about their care or treatment, ensuring shared decision making.
• Communicate effectively with patients, their relatives and carers and all healthcare personnel.
• Ensure clear documentation in the patient’s records of all significant consultations in accordance with Best Records Keeping Guidance.
• Be fully involved in the health education of patients and relatives, taking every opportunity to promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Promote a holistic and multi‑disciplinary approach to care, ensuring continuity of care in the outpatient setting.
• Ensure the effective and efficient use of clinic rooms in Liver Outpatient for the purpose of ambulatory services.

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust‑wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person‑centred, digitally‑enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

Job responsibilities

Delivering high quality, evidence‑based and patient focused clinical care through:

• Delivering a high standard of evidence‑based care to patients.
• Ensuring good standards of care for patients are maintained at all times.
• Adhering to NMC Code of Professional conduct at all times.
• Involving and supporting patients, relatives, carers and friends in the care process.
• Promoting well‑being and involving patients and relatives in health education.
• Ensuring clear and accurate written and verbal information is given at all times.
• Ensuring contemporaneous record keeping at all times.
• Seeking advice from more senior/experienced members of staff where appropriate.

Working effectively as part of the immediate team and wider multi‑disciplinary team (MDT) through:

• Liaising effectively with all members of the MDT to ensure patients’ needs are met.
• Exercising leadership and taking the initiative where appropriate.
• Providing support and advice to ward/unit staff (especially junior staff) on clinical and administrative issues.
• Liaising with discharge coordinator / bed manager to ensure effective admission/discharge of patients.
• Keeping the ward/unit sister / charge nurse informed of significant changes and/or anticipated problems.

Upholding a duty of care and clinical governance through:

• Observing a general duty of care for the health, safety and well‑being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital.
• Ensuring the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Trust Foundation together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations are adhered to at all times.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality, dignity and privacy at all times.
• Adhering to the Trusts policy on valuing equality and diversity and showing due regard for each patient’s cultural and religious beliefs, gender, ethnicity, age and sexuality.
• Strictly adhering to the National Code of Practice on Infection Control.

Maintaining own and others knowledge of clinical excellence through:

• Taking responsibility for your own personal development and keeping up to date with nursing and medical knowledge.
• Being aware of current research and the implications for the ward/unit speciality.
• Acting as a role model at all times and for all staff.
• Acting as practice supervisor and/or preceptor/mentor for junior and newly‑qualified staff.
• Working with appropriate members of the teaching staff to ensure effective staff development (own and others).
• Participating in Trust and Divisional initiatives to develop nursing practice and support change.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration at the time of starting appointment.

Knowledge and Experience

• Clinical expertise relevant to the area.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal).
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members.

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.

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£37,259 to £45,356 a year Per Annum Including High Cost Area