Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 12 May 2025

Job summary

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist on a fixed term contract/secondment basis to join the expanding Hepatology Service at Harrogate Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide specialist nursing expertise, facilitating evidence-based patient centred care for patients within Hepatology working alongside our gastroenterology consultants. They will facilitate patient empowerment by enabling Hepatology patients to manage their condition effectively and independently preventing complications and improving quality of life. To be a resource to other health care personnel and to plan, deliver and evaluate programmes of education and development for Hepatology care.

The successful candidate will have some experience in hepatology nursing, ideally have some experience of running outpatient clinics.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-1941R-A

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Rachel.day15@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Rachel.day15@nhs.net

Person Specification

Essential

NMC registered Nurse
Recognised teaching qualification
Master's level degree or equivalent experience
Significant experience of Hepatology Nursing
Knowledge of quality standards and national liver strategies.

Desirable

Leadership and management programme
Further qualification in a relevant field
Advanced Communication Skills

Person Specification

Essential

NMC registered Nurse
Recognised teaching qualification
Master's level degree or equivalent experience
Significant experience of Hepatology Nursing
Knowledge of quality standards and national liver strategies.

Desirable

Leadership and management programme
Further qualification in a relevant field
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).