Job overview

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist on a fixed term contract/secondment basis to join the expanding Hepatology Service at Harrogate Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide specialist nursing expertise, facilitating evidence-based patient centred care for patients within Hepatology working alongside our gastroenterology consultants. They will facilitate patient empowerment by enabling Hepatology patients to manage their condition effectively and independently preventing complications and improving quality of life. To be a resource to other health care personnel and to plan, deliver and evaluate programmes of education and development for Hepatology care.

The successful candidate will have some experience in hepatology nursing, ideally have some experience of running outpatient clinics.

Working for our organisation

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.