Hepatology Nurse Specialist

Transformationunitgm; Kettering; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Kettering is looking for a Band 6 Hepatology Nurse to deliver and support Hepatology services. The role involves coordinating Hepatocellular Carcinoma surveillance pathways and providing high-quality care for patients with chronic liver disease. Applicants should possess NMC registration as well as experience in managing clinical caseloads. This is a fixed-term position that offers the opportunity to work within a specialized team focused on improving liver health.

Qualifications

• Must have appropriate UK professional registration.
• Experience in operational management in a clinical setting.
• Specialist knowledge or interest in the hepatology specialty.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HCC surveillance pathway under supervision.
• Manage a caseload requiring ultrasound scans ± AFP tests.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support quality improvement activities.

Skills

Highly developed communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Liaison, influencing and negotiation skills

Documentation

IT Literacy

Audit skills

Caseload and workload management skills

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Degree in Professional Nursing/Health Studies or relevant experience

Evidence of post-registration education in critical care

Teaching and Assessing qualification

Leadership programme or equivalent

Counselling Experience

Job description

Employer: Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Site: Kettering.

Band 6

Job overview

Fixed-term/Secondment: 12-Months.

This is a new post required to expand Hepatology services for the effective delivery of a program of work in the Liver Health Checks pilot. Working with existing team members the post holder will deliver clinics designed to identify people with undiagnosed cirrhosis within target populations at risk for metabolic liver disease, alcohol related liver disease or people at risk of viral hepatitis.

Main duties of the job

The Band 6 Hepatology Nurse will work within the Kettering General Hospital Hepatology Service, supporting the delivery of high-quality care for patients with chronic liver disease. The post-holder will focus on coordination and delivery of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) surveillance, ensuring timely ultrasound scanning, AFP testing, and appropriate follow-up. The post holder will work with key stakeholders and patients across the network, proactively supporting timely and rapid progression from diagnosis to cancer surveillance pathways for those identified on fibro scan assessment to have liver cirrhosis.

Working for our organisation

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications.

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). Depending on service needs, you may work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Coordinate the HCC surveillance pathway under the supervision of the Senior hepatology nurses.
• Manage a delegated caseload of patients requiring 6-monthly ultrasound scans ± AFP tests.
• Track due and overdue surveillance, ensuring timely scheduling and follow-up.
• Liaise with radiology, consultants, and administrative teams to resolve delays or missed investigations.
• Escalate abnormal imaging or blood test results promptly to senior nursing or medical staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to audit and quality improvement activities.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Degree in Professional Nursing/Health Studies or relevant experience
• Evidence of post-registration education in critical care
• Teaching and Assessing qualification
• Leadership programme or equivalent
• Counselling Experience

Knowledge & Experience

• Evidence of Operational Management in a clinical setting
• Evidence of primary care health delivery strategy
• Caseload and workload management.
• Working in partnership with internal and external agencies
• Making direct referrals to members of MDT.
• Specialist knowledge or interest in speciality.
• Finance and budget management.
• Project management
• Development of clinical practice

Skills

• Highly developed communication skills
• Interpersonal skills.
• Liaison, influencing and negotiation skills
• Documentation
• IT Literacy
• Caseload and workload management skills
• Audit skills
• To run and manage weekly clinics

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.