Hepatobiliary Clinical Nurse Specialist

6 days ago


Dartford, United Kingdom Dartford And Gravesham Nhs Trust Full time

Job summary The post holder will work as a member of the Hepatology team based at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust contributing to the delivery and development of the specialist service.
They will act as a specialist resource and offer support and guidance to other staff within the Trust and community as appropriate within scope of professional practice.
They will assess patients' (in-patients as well as outpatients/ outreach), plan and implement care, provide specialist and provide advanced clinical management, education, information and support to patients and their families/ carers with Hepatology problems.
Main duties of the job Provide specialist liver disease advice, to patients and their families/ carers, other healthcare professionals and students.
Act as a clinical resource for the management of liver disease within the trust, providing expertise that reflects research and current best practice Responsible for own patient caseload/workload within the designated clinical area and for the assessment and treatment of patients on a day to day basis, without direct guidance from line manager.
Escalate concerns to senior Hepatology nurse / Consultant Hepatologist in a timely manner.
Undertake unsupervised Viral Hepatitis and other Hepatology nurse led clinics (for patients in routine follow-up; newly diagnosed and those undergoing anti-viral therapy) within the Trust setting and in the community.
Undertake HCC Screening clinics and organise tests, as per current local and national guidance.
Update appropriate data on the database, as required by local agreements.
About us We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer.
We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential.
Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere.
We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work.
We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.
We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users.
We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients.
Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description Job responsibilities For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Person Specification Education and training Essential oNMC Registered Nurse oDegree level or equivalent experience oEvidence of CPD Desirable oDegree in health care related to cancer or palliative care or willingness to undertake oAdvance communication skills - level 6 oCounselling qualification oPrescriber Knowledge and skills Essential oKnowledge of upper GI and HPB cancer diagnosis and management oKnowledge and understanding of research and audit oKnowledge and understanding of the cancer CNS role and its purpose oTime management oAbility to work in a rapidly changing environment oInnovative approach to service delivery oExcellent communication skills both written and verbal oIT Literate oAble to work autonomously or as part of a team oCounselling skills Desirable oAbility to successfully complete projects and follow through actions oAbility to teach and give presentations Experience Essential o3 year post registration o2 years' experience in cancer care, palliative care or upper GI/Gastroenterology care oExperience of managing a patient caseload Desirable oPrevious experience as a specialist nurse oEvidence of supporting others within the clinical setting oEvidence of implementing change oExperience of leadership oExperience of clinical supervision



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