Job Description

We are seeking a Hepatology Nurse to work within a team, undertaking nurse-led Liver clinics and working autonomously once competent, whilst also providing support to the staff on the liver/gastro ward in managing patients with complex liver disease.



The successful candidate will also manage liver surveillance patients, increase clinic capacity and support with a reduction of the waiting list.



NB. The post is offered on a Secondment basis and authorisation for secondment must be sought from your current manager prior to submitting your application.



Involvement in the set up and improvement of the HCC surveillance service.



Management of the HCC surveillance patients in a CNS lead HCC surveillance service.



Providing additional clinic capacity.



Reducing the current waiting list



Patient Education



Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.



Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.



Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.



A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.



We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.



A full job description and person specification are included in the Vacancy information and should be read before applying for the post.