Job summary
- Main area
- Gastroenterology
- Grade
- AFC Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 25 hours per week
- Job ref
- 384-AGB-EMF21198-B6
- Employer
- Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Guildford
- Salary
- £41,957 - £50,387 per annum pro rata including High Cost Area Supplement
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Nurse Specialist
AFC Band 6
Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated nurse to join our expanding Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills within a nationally recognised hepatology service. The successful candidate will work alongside five Consultant Hepatologists with expertise spanning viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, autoimmune liver disease, metabolic liver disease, hepatocellular carcinoma, portal hypertension and rare liver diseases. Our consultants hold regional and national leadership roles and are actively involved in clinical research, guideline development and service innovation.
Main duties of the job
The CNS will work with a high degree of autonomy whilst having direct access to consultant support whenever required. The role offers an excellent balance of independent practice and multidisciplinary team working, providing expert nursing care for patients with chronic liver disease across outpatient clinics, ambulatory care, day-case services and telephone/virtual review clinics. Following appropriate training, the CNS will develop independent nurse-led clinics for selected liver conditions under agreed clinical protocols.
Working for our organisation
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients’ homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.
To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated nurse to join our expanding Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills within a nationally recognised hepatology service. The successful candidate will work alongside five Consultant Hepatologists with expertise spanning viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, autoimmune liver disease, metabolic liver disease, hepatocellular carcinoma, portal hypertension and rare liver diseases. Our consultants hold regional and national leadership roles and are actively involved in clinical research, guideline development and service innovation.
The CNS will work with a high degree of autonomy whilst having direct access to consultant support whenever required. The role offers an excellent balance of independent practice and multidisciplinary team working, providing expert nursing care for patients with chronic liver disease across outpatient clinics, ambulatory care, day-case services and telephone/virtual review clinics. Following appropriate training, the CNS will develop independent nurse-led clinics for selected liver conditions under agreed clinical protocols.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse Part 1 or 12
- Post registration qualification or equivalent experience in acute setting
- Demonstrates professional updating of knowledge in past one/two years
- Teaching qualification ENB 998 or City & Guilds 730 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- First degree or willingness to undertake
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Significant experience of Gastroenterology & Hepatology Nursing at band 5 or above
- Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility / competence
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management.
- Evidence of research based practice
- Experience with Clinical audit
- Evidence in changing practice and project management
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kelly carter
- Job title
- Acting Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01483 571122
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