Liver Specialist Nurse

at  North Tees Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

1. Contribute to local clinical networks (eg northern hepatology networks) and specialty groups, working in partnership with key professionals, and providing clinical advice to those who are non-clinicians where necessary. 2. Support with monitoring of liver patients on immunosuppressants, managing liver patient database, and oversight the hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance screening program.
2. Support the running of the open access paracentesis service for patients with cirrhosis, enabling a more efficient smoother, more patient-centred service for those patients requiring ongoing regular large volume paracentesis. 4. Recognises, understands and accepts the requirement to act as an advocate for patients, carers and organization.
3. Support other clinical staff to appropriately assess, plan and implement evidence-based best practices for the client group. 6. Support with the development, review, and delivery of specific and relevant specialist teaching programs, for other clinical staff.
4. To assist the Lead Liver Nurse Specialist, in conjunction with the consultant gastroenterologists after a period of training, a nurse-led liver clinic initially reviews patients with ascites and stable cirrhosis but in time to also see new patients. 8. Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff 9.
   Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace 10. Reduce sickness absence; and workplace accidents; and promote zero tolerance on violence against staff 11. Take responsibility for personal development and education and the development of a Personal Development Plan

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