Viral Hepatology Nurse Specialist, Band 6

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join their Viral Hepatitis Clinical Nurse specialist team. This position involves establishing a patient-centred treatment program, supporting testing and health promotion for at-risk patients, and running nurse-led clinics. Ideal candidates will have advanced clinical assessment skills and experience managing a complex caseload within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Motivated and experienced Registered Nurse needed.
• Ability to undertake advanced clinical assessments.
• Competence in managing a complex caseload.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a patient-centred treatment programme.
• Support testing and health promotion for at-risk individuals.
• Run nurse-led clinics and follow-up consultations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Health promotion

Independent non-medical prescribing

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Post Holder Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a patient‑centred access, assessment, treatment, follow‑up and maintenance programme for patients with Viral Hepatitis within the parameters, pathways and protocols set by the Lead Consultant.
• Support and management in the testing and health promotion to people at risk of contracting Hepatitis C and B.
• Run nurse‑led clinics and follow‑up telephone clinics.
• The ability to undertake advanced clinical assessment and treatment of a designated caseload of patients who have complex presentation through timely and appropriate access to the specialist nurses via clinical pathways utilising nurse‑led clinics, and independent non‑medical prescribing.
• Act as a positive role model, specialist resource and offer support and guidance to other staff within the Trust and community as appropriate within scope of professional practice.
• Deliver a consistent high‑quality nurse‑led service for patients with viral hepatitis in line with the service standards and scope of professional practice.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to join the Viral Hepatitis Clinical Nurse specialist team. This role will be central to the provision of a range of specialist services for patients with viral hepatitis within a unique and cohesive multi‑disciplinary environment.

Gloucestershire Hospitals is one of the largest hospital trusts in England serving a diverse population of almost 620,000 people. We provide acute hospital services from two large district general hospitals, Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. Maternity Services are also provided at Stroud Maternity Hospital.

Our people are at the heart of what we do. Our workforce is almost 9,000 strong and our caring and dedicated staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient‑centred care across a range of clinical areas. We also have exceptional teams of professional services staff underpinning our vision every step of the way.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our vision of providing Best Care for Everyone and our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff.