We are an award winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.
With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.
Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice—a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support .
Main area Hepatology Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover) Hours Part time – 30 hours per week (Cross Site) Job ref 289-EI-205
Site Chelsea& Westminster Hospital Town Chelsea Salary £58,133 – £65,261 per annum inc HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/2026 23:59
Job overview
There is an exciting opportunity to join our hepatology service, currently 1post available as a 12 month fixed term . Assist in the delivery of high quality Hepatology services throughout the Trust. Working alongside other clinical colleagues to provide expert care, treatment and support for this patient group.
The post holder will contribute to advancing the body of knowledge through education, research and audit as well as developing practice.
They will play a key role within the multidisciplinary team in order to ensure a seamless, co-ordinated and timely approach to care.
The C&W hospital has a strongHepatology service, both within the trust and outreaching into local communities.
The team is led by a consultant team who work alongside the clinical nurse specialists. There is strong multi-disciplinary working and close links with other providers. The services is evolving and has strong educational and research focusses.
To apply for this role you will need to have a relevant experience as a Hepatology clinical Nurse Specialist experience or equivalent.
Main duties of the job
- To receive referrals within the specialty from the health care team and respond to requests for expert advice and guidance
- To work within an agreed job plan to meet service needs which should be reviewed annually
- To work cross site at both Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex Hospital in addition to outreach clinics run by the service
- To conduct holistic assessment and providing supervision & guidance to colleagues in skilled history taking, physical examination, observation and ordering, conducting and interpreting relevant tests and investigations
- To work in collaboration with the multi professional team, contributing expert, evidence based knowledge and skills to relevant aspects of the patients care and treatment
- To maintain boundaries of own practice within agreed guidelines and protocols, use professional judgment in managing complex and unpredictable situations and seek guidance from other relevant experts
- To address patient’s risk factors and health promotion needs through comprehensive assessment of individuals for risk factors and early signs of illness
Working for our organisation
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England’s top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us ‘Good’ in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and ‘Outstanding’ in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To plan, implement and evaluate teaching sessions for ward staff involved in caring for Hepatology patients.
- To act as a resource for pre and post registration nurses.
- To provide opportunities to shadow the Hepatology CNS, e.g. student nurses, newly qualified nurses, nurses on induction, dieticians, medical students.
- To demonstrate expert knowledge of the literature regarding Hepatology by regularly reviewing the literature and applying to practice.
- To undertake responsibility for own professional development, undertake appropriate activities, attend relevant conferences to update clinical knowledge and skills and apply to practice.
- Act as a resource for Hepatology within the Trust, and other external agencies
- To recognise own limitations whilst working within the Scope of Professional Practice.
Application
- Registered Nurse
- Degree /Dip HE/
- Post registrations experience within Hepatology
- Ability to run clinics independently
Important
- There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, this will be due to a high volume of applications. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
- Please check your emails regularly (and your junk folder) as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
- In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
- During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
- Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.
- We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Right to work
If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration – GOV.UK
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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.
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