Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist

To receive referrals within the specialty from the health care team and respond to requests for expert advice and guidance

To work within an agreed job plan to meet service needs which should be reviewed annually

To work cross site at both Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex Hospital in addition to outreach clinics run by the service

To conduct holistic assessment and providing supervision & guidance to colleagues in skilled history taking, physical examination, observation and ordering, conducting and interpreting relevant tests and investigations

To work in collaboration with the multi professional team, contributing expert, evidence based knowledge and skills to relevant aspects of the patients care and treatment

To maintain boundaries of own practice within agreed guidelines and protocols, use professional judgment in managing complex and unpredictable situations and seek guidance from other relevant experts

To address patient's risk factors and health promotion needs through comprehensive assessment of individuals for risk factors and early signs of illness

To plan, implement and evaluate teaching sessions for ward staff involved in caring for Hepatology patients.

To act as a resource for pre and post registration nurses.

To provide opportunities to shadow the Hepatology CNS, e.g. student nurses, newly qualified nurses, nurses on induction, dieticians, medical students.

To demonstrate expert knowledge of the literature regarding Hepatology by regularly reviewing the literature and applying to practice.

To undertake responsibility for own professional development, undertake appropriate activities, attend relevant conferences to update clinical knowledge and skills and apply to practice.

Act as a resource for Hepatology within the Trust, and other external agencies

To recognise own limitations whilst working within the Scope of Professional Practice.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Application

Essential: - Registered Nurse; - Degree /Dip HE/; - Post registrations experience within Hepatology; - Ability to run clinics independently

Desirable: - Leadership qualification