Band 7- Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist (pending AFC)
Location
Watford, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/9/2025
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Description
An outstanding opportunity has emerged for a qualified, conscientious, enthusiastic, and highly motivated candidate to join the distinguished Gastroenterology Service at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital. This pivotal role encompasses cross-site coverage across St. Albans Hospital, Hemel Hempstead Hospital, and Watford General Hospital, providing a comprehensive and engaging professional environment.
This represents a significant opportunity for a senior nurse to play a lead role in the advancement of care for patients with fatty liver disease and alcohol-related liver disease. This will be achieved through a newly established diagnostic centre for liver disease, sponsored by the local CDC. The multifaceted nature of this position offers considerable scope for the development of entirely novel provisions of patient care.
The successful post-holder will collaborate closely with the Hepatology Team, Gastroenterology consultants, the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), immediate colleagues, and other administrative and clinical members of the Gastroenterology service.
This is a one year fixed-term position with the strong possibility of extension, offering stability and growth. If you're ready to embrace cross-site working and elevate your nursing career, we want to hear from you!
This post is 37.5 hours per week (5 days per week Monday- Friday)
This position is primarily based at St. Albans Hospital, focusing on outpatient care, however, there is an expectation of delivering clinics cross-site.
The core objective is to streamline the diagnostic pathway and deliver holistic care for patients at risk of fatty liver disease who are referred directly from their GPs.
Key Responsibilities Include
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [email protected]
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Georgiana Palmes Job title: Hepatology Lead Nurse Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01442 287 711
This represents a significant opportunity for a senior nurse to play a lead role in the advancement of care for patients with fatty liver disease and alcohol-related liver disease. This will be achieved through a newly established diagnostic centre for liver disease, sponsored by the local CDC. The multifaceted nature of this position offers considerable scope for the development of entirely novel provisions of patient care.
The successful post-holder will collaborate closely with the Hepatology Team, Gastroenterology consultants, the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), immediate colleagues, and other administrative and clinical members of the Gastroenterology service.
This is a one year fixed-term position with the strong possibility of extension, offering stability and growth. If you're ready to embrace cross-site working and elevate your nursing career, we want to hear from you!
This post is 37.5 hours per week (5 days per week Monday- Friday)
This position is primarily based at St. Albans Hospital, focusing on outpatient care, however, there is an expectation of delivering clinics cross-site.
The core objective is to streamline the diagnostic pathway and deliver holistic care for patients at risk of fatty liver disease who are referred directly from their GPs.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Conducting outpatient clinics for patients with abnormal liver function and other liver conditions, including liver cirrhosis.
- Managing MASLD (Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease) through telephone and virtual clinics.
- Performing Fibroscans and supporting the Fibroscan Technician in performing Fibroscans (training will be provided)
- Actively participating in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
- Ensuring effective liaison with primary care and direct communication with patients.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills are essential for this role.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [email protected]
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Georgiana Palmes Job title: Hepatology Lead Nurse Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01442 287 711
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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