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Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The Hepatology Nurse Specialist team are seeking an experienced and motivated registered nurse to join their multidisciplinary team .
You will need to have had previous experience in looking after patients with liver disease and a passion for specialist care . You will work collaboratively with multi disciplinary teams on site and off site to deliver patient centred care .
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.
It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.
Person specification
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
- Degree qualification, 120 credits at L6 or possess an equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant specialist training, experience or portfolio
- Significant post registration experience / qualification / training, including experience and knowledge within relevant speciality
- Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
- Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or evidence assessed to be of equivalent experience, demonstrating support to a range of learners in practice. Provide evidence of both supporting a range of learners in practice and supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
- Extensive post registration experience within specialist area.
- Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service
- Understanding of personal accountability
Desirable
- Change Management, clinical practice development.
- Multidisciplinary team working.
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This advert is for Hepatology Nurse Specialist with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 to £48,117 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Aug 2026.
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