Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Gastroenterology department for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to be appointed as a Hepatology Support Nurse. This role supports the Clinical Nurse Specialist teams in delivering outstanding care to Hepatology patients as part of the Tertiary Hepatobiliary Service
The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the support and management of patients within the elective hepatobiliary service/planned care. Work as a member of the hepatobiliary team and undertake delegated tasks as required to support the service
Main duties of the job
Supporting the Clinical Nurse Specialist Teams to provide high quality care to the Hepatology patient cohort as part of the Tertiary Hepatobiliary Service
Help to support and co-ordinate the management of the elective paracentesis service
Assist in the the co-ordination and management of patients with haemochromatosis
Support the fibroscan service
Assist in the maintenance of patient databases
Be a point of contact to provide advice and support to liver patients as well as assisting in the running of the liver nurse hotline
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Band 5 Hepatology Support Nurse Main role responsibilities
Support of the elective paracentesis service to include:
-providing administration support
-organisation of pre procedure preparation
-liaising with patients
-management of patients during paracentesis
- audit of service
Support of haemochromatosis service to include:
-to provide administration support
-management of patient databases
-organising referrals for treatment when clinically indicated
-liaising with patients
-helping to maintain the haemochromatosis monitoring programme
- audit of service
Support of fibroscan service:
-undertake fibroscan (following training)
- monitoring of service following scan ensuring appropriate follow up care
Support for monitoring of Hepatology patients and databases:
-viral hepatitis, HBV and HCV
-Parenchymal liver disease, HCC surveillance
- Hepatology helpline service
Job description
Job responsibilities
Band 5 Hepatology Support Nurse Main role responsibilities
Support of the elective paracentesis service to include:
-providing administration support
-organisation of pre procedure preparation
-liaising with patients
-management of patients during paracentesis
- audit of service
Support of haemochromatosis service to include:
-to provide administration support
-management of patient databases
-organising referrals for treatment when clinically indicated
-liaising with patients
-helping to maintain the haemochromatosis monitoring programme
- audit of service
Support of fibroscan service:
-undertake fibroscan (following training)
- monitoring of service following scan ensuring appropriate follow up care
Support for monitoring of Hepatology patients and databases:
-viral hepatitis, HBV and HCV
-Parenchymal liver disease, HCC surveillance
- Hepatology helpline service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
- Diploma in Nursing
Desirable
- Mentorship/teaching qualification
- Post registration qualification in relevant specialty
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience and successful completion of band 5 foundation gateway competencies
- Experience within relevant clinical setting
- Evidence of maintaining a clinical learning environment
- Evidence of working with students
Desirable
- Recent acute hospital experience [including as a student nurse]
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current nursing issues and clinical governance
- Demonstrates awareness of own limitations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
- Diploma in Nursing
Desirable
- Mentorship/teaching qualification
- Post registration qualification in relevant specialty
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience and successful completion of band 5 foundation gateway competencies
- Experience within relevant clinical setting
- Evidence of maintaining a clinical learning environment
- Evidence of working with students
Desirable
- Recent acute hospital experience [including as a student nurse]
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current nursing issues and clinical governance
- Demonstrates awareness of own limitations
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).
