Job requirements
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Significant experience of Gastroenterology & Hepatology Nursing at band 5 or above
- Knowledge
Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility / competence
- Knowledge
Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management.
- Knowledge
Evidence of research based practice
- Knowledge
Experience with Clinical audit
- Knowledge
Evidence in changing practice and project management
- Qualifications
Registered Nurse Part 1 or 12
- Qualifications
Post registration qualification or equivalent experience in acute setting
- Qualifications
Demonstrates professional updating of knowledge in past one/two years
- Qualifications
Teaching qualification ENB 998 or City & Guilds 730 or equivalent
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
First degree or willingness to undertake
Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated nurse to join our expanding Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills within a nationally recognised hepatology service. The successful candidate will work alongside five Consultant Hepatologists with expertise spanning viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, autoimmune liver disease, metabolic liver disease, hepatocellular carcinoma, portal hypertension and rare liver diseases. Our consultants hold regional and national leadership roles and are actively involved in clinical research, guideline development and service innovation.
Main duties of the job
The CNS will work with a high degree of autonomy whilst having direct access to consultant support whenever required. The role offers an excellent balance of independent practice and multidisciplinary team working, providing expert nursing care for patients with chronic liver disease across outpatient clinics, ambulatory care, day-case services and telephone/virtual review clinics. Following appropriate training, the CNS will develop independent nurse-led clinics for selected liver conditions under agreed clinical protocols.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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 Clinical Nurse Specialist with Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £41,957 - £50,387 per annum pro rata including High Cost Area Supplement. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Nov 2026.
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