Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our supportive and forward-thinking Gastroenterology Department as a Hepatology Support Nurse. This role offers the chance to develop specialist skills alongside a highly skilled Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team, delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care within our Tertiary Hepatobiliary Service.
Ideal for a nurse seeking to broaden their experience in a specialist field, you will work within a multidisciplinary team supporting patients with complex and often life-long liver conditions. The role includes involvement in nurse-led services such as paracentesis, haemochromatosis management, FibroScan, and long-term condition monitoring.
You will be responsible for coordinating and supporting patients on elective hepatobiliary and planned care pathways. Working collaboratively with the hepatology team, you will undertake delegated clinical and administrative duties and act as a key point of contact for patients and families, offering support and guidance throughout their care journey.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and well-organised nurse with a genuine interest in hepatology and a desire to develop in a specialist setting. In return, you will be supported by an experienced team and have access to structured training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
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Support the CNS teams in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care to hepatology patients within the Tertiary Hepatobiliary Service.
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Assist in the coordination and management of the elective paracentesis service.
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Support the care and monitoring of patients with haemochromatosis.
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Contribute to the delivery of the FibroScan service.
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Assist in maintaining and updating patient databases.
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Act as a point of contact for liver patients, offering advice and support, and contributing to the running of the liver nurse advice line.
This is an excellent development opportunity for a motivated nurse with a keen interest in hepatology and a passion for improving patient outcomes in specialist care. You will be supported by an experienced and friendly team in a highly regarded tertiary service.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide vital support to the Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist team in the delivery and coordination of care across a range of hepatology services. The role involves both clinical and administrative duties, supporting the effective running of the elective hepatobiliary service.
Elective Paracentesis Service: -
Provide administrative support for the service
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Organise pre-procedure preparation for patients
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Liaise directly with patients to coordinate appointments and provide information
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Support the clinical management of patients undergoing paracentesis
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Contribute to audit and service improvement initiatives
Haemochromatosis Service: -
Deliver administrative support to ensure efficient service operation
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Maintain and manage patient databases
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Organise referrals for venesection or other treatments as clinically indicated
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Liaise with patients to arrange appointments and offer guidance
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Support the haemochromatosis monitoring programme
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Participate in service audit and quality assurance
FibroScan Service: -
Undertake FibroScan procedures following appropriate training
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Ensure follow-up care is arranged based on scan outcomes
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Monitor and contribute to the ongoing evaluation of the service
Support for Monitoring of Hepatology Patients and Databases: -
Assist in the monitoring of patients with viral hepatitis (HBV and HCV)
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Support surveillance and follow-up for patients with parenchymal liver disease and those undergoing HCC (Hepatocellular Carcinoma) surveillance
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Contribute to the management of the Hepatology helpline, providing advice and support to patients as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide vital support to the Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist team in the delivery and coordination of care across a range of hepatology services. The role involves both clinical and administrative duties, supporting the effective running of the elective hepatobiliary service.
Elective Paracentesis Service: -
Provide administrative support for the service
-
Organise pre-procedure preparation for patients
-
Liaise directly with patients to coordinate appointments and provide information
-
Support the clinical management of patients undergoing paracentesis
-
Contribute to audit and service improvement initiatives
Haemochromatosis Service: -
Deliver administrative support to ensure efficient service operation
-
Maintain and manage patient databases
-
Organise referrals for venesection or other treatments as clinically indicated
-
Liaise with patients to arrange appointments and offer guidance
-
Support the haemochromatosis monitoring programme
-
Participate in service audit and quality assurance
FibroScan Service: -
Undertake FibroScan procedures following appropriate training
-
Ensure follow-up care is arranged based on scan outcomes
-
Monitor and contribute to the ongoing evaluation of the service
Support for Monitoring of Hepatology Patients and Databases: -
Assist in the monitoring of patients with viral hepatitis (HBV and HCV)
-
Support surveillance and follow-up for patients with parenchymal liver disease and those undergoing HCC (Hepatocellular Carcinoma) surveillance
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Contribute to the management of the Hepatology helpline, providing advice and support to patients as required
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
Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks appropriately
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to support less experienced staff
- Ability to problem solve
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
Other
Essential
- Supportive of colleagues
- Ability to work in changing environments
- Committed to high standards of patient care
- Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
- Maintain both personal and professional development
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
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
Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks appropriately
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to support less experienced staff
- Ability to problem solve
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
Other
Essential
- Supportive of colleagues
- Ability to work in changing environments
- Committed to high standards of patient care
- Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
- Maintain both personal and professional development
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
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).
