Clinical Nurse Specialist for Hepatology and Liver Cancer Surveillance
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a unique organisation, serving as the sole integrated provider in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire system. Our scope extends beyond boundaries as we oversee adult community services in Swindon and provide acute care from the Great Western Hospital.
Our 5,500 staff have 1.2m patient contacts a year, with 13,000 operations carried out in our Theatres, around 4,000 babies born, and our emergency attendances are now well over 100,000 per year. Those numbers only tell part of our story about what an exciting time it is to join Great Western Hospitals.
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Job overview
Clinical Nurse Specialist for Hepatology and Liver Cancer Surveillance - 15 month fixed term contract
We are delighted to introduce an exciting opportunity within our Hepatology Specialist Nursing Service at GWH. This pioneering role will be instrumental in delivering a nurse-led liver surveillance pathway — a vital initiative designed to enhance care for patients with stable, compensated liver cirrhosis, as well as those at elevated risk of developing Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC).
By focusing on proactive monitoring and support in the outpatient setting, this pathway aims to improve outcomes and empower patients through earlier detection and streamlined care.
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Are you passionate about advancing liver care and making a real impact in early liver cancer detection? We’re excited to offer a unique opportunity for a dedicated nurse to join our expanding Hepatology Nursing Service at GWH.
In this dynamic role, you will:
- Lead nurse-led HCC surveillance clinics for patients diagnosed with compensated cirrhosis, delivering proactive and patient-centered care.
- Collaborate with our hepatology pathway coordinator to embed a new, trust-wide HCC surveillance programme, supporting patients at high risk of developing Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC).
- Participate in nurse-led FibroScan clinics, helping to detect liver disease early and stratify patients for appropriate surveillance and intervention.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments for patients entering liver cancer surveillance pathways, planning, implementing, and evaluating tailored care plans.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in hepatology nursing, helping shape a service that improves outcomes and empowers patients through early detection and personalised care.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group – a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Hepatology Surveillance Specialist Nurse will work to further develop and establish a nurse-led liver surveillance pathway. This pathway will support patients with stable, compensated liver cirrhosis and those who are in high-risk groups of developing Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in the outpatient setting.
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Certificate of Sponsorship - Sponsorship can only be offered where the role meets the relevant eligibility criteria, including minimum salary requirements. Please note that not all roles within the organisation are eligible for sponsorship. Eligibility for this role includes:
- Current right to work in the UK, subject to verification
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Meeting the Skilled Worker visa criteria, where applicable
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Current employees should be aware that this position is advertised as a Great Western Hospitals position and appointment ends any TUPE protection.
Candidates are responsible for covering the cost of their own DBS check if required: £21.50 for a Standard DBS check, recoverable from the first pay, or £49.50 for an Enhanced DBS check, divided and recoverable over the initial two pay periods. Payment for DBS checks for bank posts must be settled prior to commencement. Apprentices are exempt from DBS payment.
We are committed to supporting our staff in achieving a healthy work-life balance through flexible work arrangements. Upon joining the Trust, you have the right to request flexible working, with an unlimited number of requests allowed.
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The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer; all applicants who have a disability can opt to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme, which means that, providing they meet the minimum essential criteria for the post, they will be offered an interview. We are also proudly accredited as a Veteran Aware organisation and have signed The Armed Forces Covenant.