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Associate Liver Clinical Nurse Specialist

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Basildon, SS16 5NL

Salary

£39,959

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

17 September 2026

13 days left

Job description

Associate Liver Clinical Nurse Specialist An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse with an interest in liver disease and...

o Integral member of the Liver multidisciplinary team, contributing specialist knowledge to support the holistic management of patients with liver disease across inpatient and community settings. Works collaboratively with consultants, radiology, oncology, primary care, and allied health professionals to ensure coordinated, patient-centred care.

o Deliver and promote high-quality, evidence-based clinical nursing practice within hepatology, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients with complex liver conditions, in line with national guidelines and best practice.

o Undertake and support diagnostic and monitoring procedures relevant to liver disease within scope of practice, ensuring timely escalation and follow-up of abnormal results in accordance with clinical protocols.

o Act as a specialist resource for secondary and primary care, providing advice, education, and support to healthcare professionals to improve early identification, referral, and ongoing management of liver disease.

o Contribute to improving patient pathways by facilitating timely access to investigations, supporting surveillance programmes, and reducing delays in diagnosis and treatment, ensuring continuity of care across services.

o Support patient education and self-management by providing clear information on liver disease.

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.

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

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

3 September 2026

Last checked

4 September 2026

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About the employer

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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