Nurse Specialist/AHP Hepatology (Hospital and Community based)
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Job overview
Band 7 Nurse Specialist/AHP Hepatology (Hospital and Community based)
The post holder is an experienced nurse or AHP who, acting within their professional boundaries, participates in the treatment and management of liver disease and viral hepatitis.
You will demonstrate a robust, contemporary knowledge of the management of liver disease/viral hepatitis and will have an understanding and experience of conducting research.
Based at the Royal Berkshire Hospital the post holder will (having demonstrated adequate competence) work independently in satellite services across the county.
This is a developmental role with a clear strategy for training. You will work on occasions autonomously but within Trust and NMC/AHP policies, protocols and guidelines.
You will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making, high levels of critical thinking and holistic practice as well as a thorough knowledge of EASL, BASL and NICE clinical guidelines.
This role is hospital and community based.
Main duties of the job- Work autonomously, but within professional boundaries and the structure of the clinical and nursing team to effectively manage patients with viral hepatitis and chronic liver disease. Applying a psycho-bio-social model to the planning of treatment.
- Demonstrate cognisance if EASL, BASL and NICE guidelines for management of viral hepatitis.
- Demonstrate specialist expertise and advanced clinical skills in the management of patients preparing for treatment, those undergoing treatment and those who have completed treatment.
- Participate in the updating of service user database.
- Participate in advice, training and support for all healthcare workers in relation to liver disease and viral hepatitis.
- Play a major role in conducting clinical trials and liver research projects in collaboration with the research team.
- Demonstrate a high level of ability in monitoring patients, demonstrate cognisance of investigations and link this to the clinical management of patients.
- Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient needs, and administer medication in accordance with PGD/ Independent Nurse Prescribing.
- Provide information and advice on prescribed or non prescription medication, on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
- Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.
Working for our organisation
Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our "CARE" values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Registered Nurse or AHP.
- Evidence of recent clinical practice in specialist area/evidence of recent appropriate experience.
Experience
Essential criteria- Significant post qualification experience.
- Previous experience in Liver health.
Other
Essential criteria- Driving Licence.
- Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
- Annual leave – 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
- NHS pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Money Advice Service
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
- On-site nursery (based at RBH)
- Full educational library services
- Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles
- Bus to work scheme
- Excellent rail and bus links
- A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail.
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