Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist

at  Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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.
The post holder will assist in the delivery of high quality Hepatology services cross site 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.
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.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Clinical / direct care practice
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 & 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
To build an environment of trust and rapport, enabling patent empowerment in their healthcare and acting as an advocate for the patient in treatment decisions and choices
To draw upon an appropriate range of multi-agency and inter-professional resources to ensure that patients receive appropriate services, making referrals to other professions and services as appropriate
To use effective communication and interpersonal skills to provide information, explanation and reassurance to patients and families
To plan and conduct appropriate follow up, closure or transition of care for the patient
To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records of patients assessment, care and treatmen

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