Associate Liver Clinical Nurse Specialist

Associate Liver Clinical Nurse Specialist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse with an interest in liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma to join our specialist Liver Nursing Team in a developmental role.

This post has been created to support the delivery of a Trust-wide liver service, ensuring patients receive high-quality, consistent care across Mid and South Essex. Working alongside the Liver Clinical Nurse Specialists, you will contribute to the development and delivery of specialist liver services across a range of clinical settings.

Supported by the Liver CNS team, you will play a key role in coordinating care, supporting patients throughout their treatment journey, and improving outcomes through patient education, early intervention, and effective pathway management. You will also support liver surveillance programmes and initiatives to enhance patient experience and service quality.

The role provides an excellent opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in hepatology while gaining exposure to clinical trials and research through close collaboration with the Trust's Research and Development team.

This position is ideal for a motivated nurse looking to progress within a specialist field, combining clinical practice, service development, and research to support improved patient pathways, early diagnosis, and the continued growth of liver services across the organisation.

Job description

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration

Desirable

• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Post-registration qualification or module in gastroenterology, hepatology, or long-term conditions

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Relevant post-registration experience in gastroenterology, hepatology, or acute medicine
• Understanding of liver disease, including cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma

Desirable

• Experience working within a specialist hepatology or gastroenterology service
• Resilient and able to manage the emotional demands of caring for patients with chronic and sometimes life-limiting disease

About the employer

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.