Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Closing date: 29 October 2026

Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity to join our hepatology service, currently 1 post available as a 12 month fixed term. Assist in the delivery of high quality Hepatology services throughout the Trust. Working alongside other clinical colleagues to provide expert care, treatment and support for this patient group.

The post holder will contribute to advancing the body of knowledge through education, research and audit as well as developing practice.

They will play a key role within the multidisciplinary team in order to ensure a seamless, co-ordinated and timely approach to care.

The C&W hospital has a strong Hepatology service, both within the trust and outreaching into local communities.

The team is led by a consultant team who work alongside the clinical nurse specialists. There is strong multi-disciplinary working and close links with other providers. The services is evolving and has strong educational and research focusses.

To apply for this role you will need to have a relevant experience as a Hepatology clinical Nurse Specialist experience or equivalent.

Main duties of the job

• To receive referrals within the specialty from the health care team and respond to requests for expert advice and guidance
• To work within an agreed job plan to meet service needs which should be reviewed annually
• To work cross site at both Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex Hospital in addition to outreach clinics run by the service
• To conduct holistic assessment and providing supervision and guidance to colleagues in skilled history taking, physical examination, observation and ordering, conducting and interpreting relevant tests and investigations
• To work in collaboration with the multi professional team, contributing expert, evidence based knowledge and skills to relevant aspects of the patients care and treatment
• To maintain boundaries of own practice within agreed guidelines and protocols, use professional judgment in managing complex and unpredictable situations and seek guidance from other relevant experts
• To address patient's risk factors and health promotion needs through comprehensive assessment of individuals for risk factors and early signs of illness

About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inc HCAS
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 289-EI-205

Job responsibilities

• To plan, implement and evaluate teaching sessions for ward staff involved in caring for Hepatology patients.
• To act as a resource for pre and post registration nurses.
• To provide opportunities to shadow the Hepatology CNS, e.g. student nurses, newly qualified nurses, nurses on induction, dieticians, medical students.
• To demonstrate expert knowledge of the literature regarding Hepatology by regularly reviewing the literature and applying to practice.
• To undertake responsibility for own professional development, undertake appropriate activities, attend relevant conferences to update clinical knowledge and skills and apply to practice.
• Act as a resource for Hepatology within the Trust, and other external agencies
• To recognise own limitations whilst working within the Scope of Professional Practice.

Person Specification
Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Degree / Dip HE
• Post registrations experience within Hepatology
• Ability to run clinics independently

Desirable

• Leadership qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, 369 Fulham Road, Chelsea, SW10 9NH, United Kingdom
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For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Nurse CNS Services EIC, Tracy La Rocque, View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com