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Job summary

Main area
Hepatology
Grade
Band 6
Contract
12 months (Fixed Term)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
320-MED-1654
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/06/2025 23:59
Interview date
07/07/2025

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Hepatology Surveillance Nurse

Band 6

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

This post is an new role to support and expand the delivery of the Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) surveillance program here at UHDB Trust.

Primary liver cancer is the eighth most common cause of cancer death in the UK accounting for 3% of cancer related mortality (Cancer Research, UK). Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common type of primary liver cancer and presents in patients with cirrhosis. The dominant risk factors include cirrhosis caused by alcohol or viral hepatitis, and metabolic or fatty liver disease. 

The aim of the program is early detection of HCC and effective management of liver disease to enhance patient outcomes and provide potentially life-saving interventions.

The Hepatology Surveillance Nurse will work as part of a multi professional team to deliver the HCC surveillance standards set out by NHS England (NHSE). This program will support patients with stable, compensated liver cirrhosis who are at risk of developing HCC in the outpatient setting, to ensure an efficient, co-ordinated and streamlined service is provided to the region covered by UHDB Trust.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract.

Closing date - 25/06/2025
Interview date - 09/07/2025

Main duties of the job

Manage a diverse caseload of patients who are under HCC surveillance, developing the pathway to ensure an equitable service is provided.

Provide nurse led clinics for patients with compensated cirrhosis. Use assessments to identify complications of liver disease and apply health promotion advice to reduce risks of progressing to advanced (decompensated) cirrhosis

Arrange/review blood tests and ultrasound scans in line with NHSE minimum standards for HCC Surveillance and ensure results are communicated to the patients in a timely manner

 Act as an advocate for the patient, supporting them to navigate and make informed choices throughout the process.

Overcome barriers to communication to ensure patients are aware of the aims and limitations of the HCC surveillance program

Manage a telephone adviceline for patients with liver cirrhosis offering support, advice and information

Liaise with the wider team to ensure that abnormal radiological findings are presented in a timely manner to the MDT

Populate and maintain a local HCC surveillance database to capture information in line with NHSE minimum standards for HCC surveillance

Utilise advanced communications skills to deliver and receive information that may cause emotional distress

Support attendance for patients with complex and chaotic lifestyles using appropriate modifications, such as, changing location/timing of scans

Participate in all aspects of the service delivery and take part in changes as they evolve

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

 

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NMC Registered Nurse
  • Teaching/mentoring qualification
Desirable criteria
  • Advanced Communications Course

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Working with patients with liver disease
  • Previous Band 6/Team Leader experience
Desirable criteria
  • Working with an MDT

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Computer/IT skills
  • Driving Licence
  • Ability to work autonomously
Desirable criteria
  • Venepuncture
  • Fibroscan

Personal attributes

Essential criteria
  • Teamwork
  • Ability to work under timeframes

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024CareLeaver CovenantAge Friendly Employer

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.

Application numbers

If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Please ensure that you had read the Job Description and Person Spec and that you meet the criteria before applying.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Alison Beard
Job title
Liver CNS
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07553 597494