Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Hepatology

Job summary

In this role you will provide specialist nursing care to patients across the liver specialty.

If this is your first role as a Hepatology CNS you will undergo a period of training. You will work alongside experienced practitioners to gain experience in the hepatology clinics and as your competence and confidence grows you move in to a more autonomous position.

An experienced practitioner would have the opportunity to work with the existing CNS team who carry out a varied role. We work in both hospital and community settings to offer nurse led clinics in areas such as stable cirrhosis, Viral hepatitis, AILD, MASLD, and speciality clinics such as treating hard to reach patients with hepatitis C or HBV and the rarer liver disease patients and as well as a clinic for newly discharged decompensated patients and nurse led paracentesis.

You will need to be passionate about liver disease and have experience of hepatology nursing. Good communication skills are essential. You will be engaging key stakeholders, supporting the nursing team to deliver specialist hepatology nursing across secondary and primary care. Working with others at national level on new nursing projects would be supported.

There are two one year fixed term posts available to cover maternity leave.

• To liaise with all key members of the multidisciplinary team to advise and support colleagues in the delivery of specialised patient care across professional boundaries.
• To undertake hepatology nurse led clinics and to be responsible for excellent standards of nursing care to patients through the planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating nurse-led clinics.
• To work autonomously to deliver specialist hepatology clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patient group and based on principles that are research based and which enhance the quality of patient care.
• To contribute to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients with the Hepatology and Operating Network to meet the elimination targets for HCV.
• To contribute to training and education within hepatology specialist area in the hospital and community setting.
• To promote an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through reviewing the evidence base and embedding this in practice through engagement in research activities.
• To act as a visible hepatology role model and expert practitioner.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

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Date posted: 09 March 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 7

Salary: £56,276 to £63,176 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS - pro rata for part time position

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 391-RFL-7822216

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
• Substantial post-registration experience in area of speciality
• Previous experience of research and audit
• Evidence of teaching junior members of staff
• Proven evidence of improving the patient experience
• Expert specialist skills for the post
• Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
• Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
• Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
• Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
• Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
• Demonstrates evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake change management
• Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
• Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills
• Registered nurse
• Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
• Post registration qualification relevant to specialty or willingness to undertake
• Advanced assessment skills or willingness to undertake
• Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate credible and professional approach
• Evidence of proven, on-going professional development
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
• Diplomatic and calm
• To be flexible and approachable

• Undertaken nurse led clinics
• Current experience of line management of staff
• Masters degree or working towards
• Independent nurse prescribing…