Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist - Gastroenterology

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

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Are you an experienced and compassionate nurse looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients with liver disease? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our established specialist nursing team. Working across inpatient, outpatient and endoscopy settings, you will deliver expert clinical care, education and support to patients and their families throughout their treatment journey. This is an exciting opportunity to develop specialist skills, influence service development and work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. As part of NHSGGC, you will join an organisation that is committed to innovation, excellence and supporting staff to achieve their full potential.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Full-time, Permanent
• You will be based between The Royal Alexandra Hospital and Inverclyde Royal Hospital
• Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 08:30 - 16:30
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a specialist caseload of patients with hepatology conditions across the Clyde sector
• Deliver nurse-led clinics providing patient education, clinical assessment and psychological support
• Act as a key point of contact for patients requiring specialist advice and urgent clinical support
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to coordinate treatment, referrals and patient pathways
• Provide expert advice, education and support to patients, carers and healthcare professionals
• Lead and contribute to audit, research, quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives
• Support the ongoing development of hepatology services and promote innovation in clinical practice
  
  

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• First Level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and substantial post-registration experience
• Significant clinical experience within a gastroenterology or hepatology setting
• Certificate in intravenous cannulation, intravenous drug administration and venepuncture
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide highly sensitive information and support
• Proven ability to work autonomously while managing a complex caseload and prioritising workload effectively
• Experience of audit, service improvement, education or research with a commitment to evidence-based practice
• Working towards or holding a Clinical Specialist Degree and Nurse Prescribing qualification would be advantageous
  
  

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
  
  

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Beth Speirs, Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist - Team Lead on 0141 314 7496 or Beth.speirs@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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