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Diplomatic
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Assertive and confident
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Recognition of own limitations
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Able to travel between sites
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Flexibility
- Skills
Teaching / assessment skills Organisation and negotiation skills
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Effective communicator
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Root Cause Analysis
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Leadership & motivation skills
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Ability to motivate self and others
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Evidence of audit and change management ability
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Computer literate
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Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team
- Knowledge
In depth specialist knowledge
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Post registration experience
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Extensive clinical experience
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Involvement in audit
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Registered Nurse / Midwife
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Post-basic specialist Qualification relevant to speciality
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Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
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- Experience
Participation in research
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Evidence of leading and facilitating change
- Qualifications
Recordable specialist qualification
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Independent Nurse Prescribing
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ECDL
Job overview
This post is Annex band 6 post
The successful candidate will work within the Blood borne Virus team working across sexual health and Hepatitis C team.
The post will involve training to become competent in the management of patients with HIV and viral hepatitis. Training and assessment will be undertaken.
The post holder will support the BBV team and also the Hepatitis C team. The role will be fully supported and supervised by established clinical nurse specialists/practitioners, the Nurse Consultant and Medical staff.
Main duties of the job
Under supervision, support and manage a cohort of patients with blood borne viruses, within set protocols. Develop and maintain clinical expertise and deliver the highest standards of care to meet the needs of the patients, their carers’ and significant others. Work in the out-reach services which may include prison health
Working across Cheshire and Merseyside HCV Operational Delivery Network the role will involve identifying and supporting patients through their treatment pathways.
The post will involve training to become competent in the management of patients with blood borne viruses and Liver Disease. Training and assessment will be undertaken.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Under supervision, support and manage a cohort of patients with viral hepatitis and HIV, within set protocols.
Develop and maintain clinical expertise and deliver the highest standards of care to meet the needs of the patients, their carers’ and significant others.
Work in the out-reach services which may include prison health
Provide a blood borne virus testing service as required.
To work alongside ID & Hepatology teams in the management of chronic disease.
Attend and participate in the Hepatitis Nurse Forum.
Attend and participate in the ID/Liver meetings.
Following training process patients referred with viral hepatitis through the Nurse-led clinic within a protocol driven pathway.
Following training, order and interpret investigations.
Following training, perform Fibroscan (non-invasive assessment of liver disease).
Develop and use own clinical judgment to refer directly to medical staff in line with department guidelines as required.
To liaise and exchange relevant information about patients with other hospital departments when necessary within defined statutory regulations.
Deliver presentations locally to disseminate good practice.
For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description and person specification
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Band 6 Annex 21 Specialist Nurse - BBV with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: Band 6 Annex 21. The application deadline is 05 Oct 2026.
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