Hepatology Support Nurse

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our supportive and forward-thinking Gastroenterology Department as a Hepatology Support Nurse. This role offers the chance to develop specialist skills alongside a highly skilled Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team, delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care within our Tertiary Hepatobiliary Service.

Ideal for a nurse seeking to broaden their experience in a specialist field, you will work within a multidisciplinary team supporting patients with complex and often life-long liver conditions. The role includes involvement in nurse-led services such as paracentesis, haemochromatosis management, FibroScan, and long-term condition monitoring.

You will be responsible for coordinating and supporting patients on elective hepatobiliary and planned care pathways. Working collaboratively with the hepatology team, you will undertake delegated clinical and administrative duties and act as a key point of contact for patients and families, offering support and guidance throughout their care journey.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and well-organised nurse with a genuine interest in hepatology and a desire to develop in a specialist setting. In return, you will be supported by an experienced team and have access to structured training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

• Support the CNS teams in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care to hepatology patients within the Tertiary Hepatobiliary Service.
• Assist in the coordination and management of the elective paracentesis service.
• Support the care and monitoring of patients with haemochromatosis.
• Contribute to the delivery of the FibroScan service.
• Assist in maintaining and updating patient databases.
• Act as a point of contact for liver patients, offering advice and support, and contributing to the running of the liver nurse advice line.

This is an excellent development opportunity for a motivated nurse with a keen interest in hepatology and a passion for improving patient outcomes in specialist care. You will be supported by an experienced and friendly team in a highly regarded tertiary service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will provide vital support to the Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist team in the delivery and coordination of care across a range of hepatology services. The role involves both clinical and administrative duties, supporting the effective running of the elective hepatobiliary service.

Elective Paracentesis Service:

• Provide administrative support for the service
• Organise pre-procedure preparation for patients
• Liaise directly with patients to coordinate appointments and provide information
• Support the clinical management of patients undergoing paracentesis
• Contribute to audit and service improvement initiatives

Haemochromatosis Service:

• Deliver administrative support to ensure efficient service operation
• Maintain and manage patient databases
• Organise referrals for venesection or other treatments as clinically indicated
• Liaise with patients to arrange appointments and offer guidance
• Support the haemochromatosis monitoring programme
• Participate in service audit and quality assurance

FibroScan Service:

• Undertake FibroScan procedures following appropriate training
• Ensure follow-up care is arranged based on scan outcomes
• Monitor and contribute to the ongoing evaluation of the service

Support for Monitoring of Hepatology Patients and Databases:

• Assist in the monitoring of patients with viral hepatitis (HBV and HCV)
• Support surveillance and follow-up for patients with parenchymal liver disease and those undergoing HCC (Hepatocellular Carcinoma) surveillance
• Contribute to the management of the Hepatology helpline, providing advice and support to patients as required