Clinical Nurse Specialist for Hepatology and Liver Cancer Surveillance

Clinical Nurse Specialist for Hepatology and Liver Cancer Surveillance - 15 month fixed term contract We are delighted to introduce an exciting opportunity within our Hepatology Specialist Nursing Service at GWH. This pioneering role will be instrumental in delivering a nurse-led liver surveillance pathway -- a vital initiative designed to enhance care for patients with stable, compensated liver cirrhosis, as well as those at elevated risk of developing Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC). By focusing on proactive monitoring and support in the outpatient setting, this pathway aims to improve outcomes and empower patients through earlier detection and streamlined care., Are you passionate about advancing liver care and making a real impact in early liver cancer detection? We're excited to offer a unique opportunity for a dedicated nurse to join our expanding Hepatology Nursing Service at GWH. In this dynamic role, you will:

• Lead nurse-ledHCC surveillance clinics for patients diagnosed with compensated cirrhosis, delivering proactive and patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with ourhepatology pathway coordinator to embed a new, trust-wide HCC surveillance programme, supporting patients at high risk of developing Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC).
• Participate innurse-led FibroScan clinics, helping to detect liver disease early and stratify patients for appropriate surveillance and intervention.
• Conductcomprehensive assessments for patients entering liver cancer surveillance pathways, planning, implementing, and evaluating tailored care plans.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in hepatology nursing, helping shape a service that improves outcomes and empowers patients through early detection and personalised care., The Hepatology Surveillance Specialist Nurse will work to further develop and establish a nurse-led liver surveillance pathway. This pathway will support patients with stable, compensated liver cirrhosis and those who are in high-risk groups of developing Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in the outpatient setting.


• Gastroenterology or hepatology experience in any setting
• Knowledge of liver disease and its management
• Previous work within an outpatient setting or clinic environment
  
  We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

Essential
• Registered Adult Nurse
• Current NMC registration
Desirable
• Gastroenterology or hepatology relevant course of CPD such as GIN
• PACR/PACE or physical assessment and diagnostics course
• Mentorship qualification