Hepatitis C Specialist Nurse

Scunthorpe, England, United Kingdom

8/6/2025

Our Hepatitis C service is seeking a compassionate and knowledgeable Band 6 CNS to join our efforts in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Hepatitis C, Including patient outreach across diverse community settings. The post holder will work closely with the CNS team, Humberside and North Yorkshire Hep C Operation Delivery Network, infectious diseases and other organisations.

You will use your specialist knowledge to provide support, guidance, care and treatment to patients with Hep C. Full training will be provided by the DPOW team.

Working flexibly is necessary to ensure you provide a patient-focused service at all times, ensuring that patients will be seen at times and places for their needs.

You need to be passionate about making a difference and assisting with the acceptance of a new diagnosis and treatment. Working history of substance misuse is desirable but not essential.

Clinical assessment and communication skills are essential. You will often be the first point of contact for patients and other medical teams and will play a key role of the multi-disciplinary team. You will need to be able to work and think creatively and proactively to reduce barriers, improve patient engagement and outcomes. Fostering an enthusiastic and trusting environment for patients.

You will be based in SGH. Supported by the B7 CNS based at DPOW, working closely with the existing CNS’s, and the ODN. You must be able to work independently and autonomously.

Valid UK driving license is essential

• Provide expert clinical care for patients with Hep C, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management
• Stay current with the related latest research and treatment protocols
• Lead flexible clinics in a variety of locations to facilitate assessments, treatment, and ongoing care. Ensuring easier access for patients to work cohesively and effectively with the nurse
• Present patient cases at MDT meetings and contribute to sensible knowledgeable decision-making
• Collaborate with MDTs including drug services, supportive services and health care providers for comprehensive patient care
• Deliver education and support to patients and families about Hep C
• Engage in outreach activities in organisations, healthcare providers, and community to raise awareness and facilitate access to care the service
• A Hep C nurse must embody a compassionate and non-judgmental approach, providing care that respects each patient’s unique circumstances. Demonstrate empathy, fostering a supportive environment that encourages open communication and trust
• Independence is crucial, as the nurse often manages complex cases and makes informed decisions. Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to adapt to varying patient needs
  
  

Excellent communication, cultural sensitivity, reliability, patience, and resilience help the nurse to educate and advocate for patients ensuring patient unerstanding and help navigate the often sensitive nature of Hep C

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Poppy Carlberg Job title: Hepatitis C CNS Lead Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 07818443401