Job summary
This is a secondment post for 5 months, and is an exciting new role within Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals as part of the ongoing development of the Hepatology service. This role will involve exiting networking opportunities throughout health care sectors in order to develop the integration of services. This post holder will be motivated and dedicated team member in developing, and improving the care for those at risk of developing liver disease, and those with liver disease.
Main duties of the job
The post holder/CNS will provide liver health assessment clinics and the delivery of diagnostic Fibroscanning across the network of Doncaster and Bassetlaw including referrals from GP surgeries, weight management service and drug and alcohol treatment providers and IAPT services.
The post holder will provide advice, information and support for participants referred in for liver health check/Fibroscan such as directing to the British Liver Trust, and local service provisions.
This may include those who have a diagnosis of liver cirrhosis/advanced Fibrosis and enter the HCC surveillance pathway.
The post holder will be responsible for care delivery for patients enrolled for Fibroscan assessment, and those individuals recalled for repeat Fibroscan assessment of their liver disease/fatty liver.
The post holder will work with the lead liver nurse in working as a part of a multidisciplinary Team working across the sectors, which may require onward referral to support services to reduce and support the patient with their liver disease; or to reduce the risk of liver disease developing.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes and Skills
Essential
- Experience working in a busy environment
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
- Willing to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals and colleagues, and lay peers in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions
- Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals
- Ability to manage own caseload with flexibility, empathetically and meet pathway targets
- Ability to adapt to the ongoing changes and development of the screening programme
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of specialist areas relevant to this post acquired through experience in clinical settings i.e Hepatology- inpatients/outpatients/drug and alcohol services
- CPD - evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
- Knowledge of liver disease management including relevant diagnostic procedures
- Knowledge and understanding of health conditions impacting liver disease
- Understanding of cancer pathways relevant to liver disease surveillance and management
- Understanding of liver cirrhosis and decompensation of disease
- Understanding of the importance of informed consent
- Experience of independent practice assessing patients in a clinical area
- Previous experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Clinical governance and risk management
Desirable
- Ability to manage own caseload in accordance with screening targets, NHS cancer targets and working across multiple sites
- Research and audit experience
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Experienced healthcare professional e.g. registered nurse with current NMC PIN qualifications
- Educated to degree level/or diploma level with Hepatology nursing practice
Desirable
- Mentor/Teaching/Assessing qualifications
- Qualification in advanced communication skills
Person Specification
Personal Attributes and Skills
Essential
- Experience working in a busy environment
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
- Willing to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals and colleagues, and lay peers in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions
- Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals
- Ability to manage own caseload with flexibility, empathetically and meet pathway targets
- Ability to adapt to the ongoing changes and development of the screening programme
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of specialist areas relevant to this post acquired through experience in clinical settings i.e Hepatology- inpatients/outpatients/drug and alcohol services
- CPD - evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
- Knowledge of liver disease management including relevant diagnostic procedures
- Knowledge and understanding of health conditions impacting liver disease
- Understanding of cancer pathways relevant to liver disease surveillance and management
- Understanding of liver cirrhosis and decompensation of disease
- Understanding of the importance of informed consent
- Experience of independent practice assessing patients in a clinical area
- Previous experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Clinical governance and risk management
Desirable
- Ability to manage own caseload in accordance with screening targets, NHS cancer targets and working across multiple sites
- Research and audit experience
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Experienced healthcare professional e.g. registered nurse with current NMC PIN qualifications
- Educated to degree level/or diploma level with Hepatology nursing practice
Desirable
- Mentor/Teaching/Assessing qualifications
- Qualification in advanced communication skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
