Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Specialist Liver Nursing team, providing care to patients with Liver conditions in Gateshead.
We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced Nurse with experience in Gastroenterology who is open to change and continually striving for excellence to join this established Specialist Nursing team.
Main duties of the jobSupport and facilitate the Gastroenterology Team to develop hepatology specific services within the Queen Elizabeth Hospital
To provide the highest standard of holistic care for patients through the utilisation of enhanced clinical skills and advice in the assessment and management of patients in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to improve and maintain the quality and safety of patient care
Contribute to the delivery and development of the specialist service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for clinical practice
Be accountable for the planning and delivery of all aspects of patient care in relation to the specialist area of practice and as set out in the NMC Code
To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework to ensure the highest quality of care is provided in safest manner.
To work as a member of a clinical team in the provision of specialist care and knowledge
To provide specialist clinical advice and support to clinical staff within GHNT multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers and the public
To provide education and training to clinical staff and internal /external agencies
About usBased in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym
ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
DetailsDate posted12 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 6
Salary£39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time
Reference number297-8068431
Job locationsHepatology
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gateshead
NE9 6SX
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo support and facilitate the Gastroenterology Team to further develop hepatology specific services within the Queen Elizabeth Hospital
To provide the highest standard of holistic care for patients through the utilisation of enhanced clinical skills and advice in the assessment and management of patients in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to improve and maintain the quality and safety of patient care
To contribute to the delivery and development of the specialist service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for clinical practice
To be accountable for the planning and delivery of all aspects of patient care in relation to the specialist area of practice and as set out in the NMC Code
To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework to ensure the highest quality of care is provided in safest manner.
To work as a member of a clinical team in the provision of specialist care and knowledge
To provide specialist clinical advice and support to clinical staff within GHNT on the management and care of patients with own area of specialist practiceto facilitate the effective delivery of care to patients
To communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers and the public
To act as a resource and role model for the profession at all times
To provide education and training to clinical staff and internal /external agencies
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Current RN NMC registration
- Degree in Nursing studies or working towards
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Knowledge/ExperienceEssential- Post registration clinical experience in Gastroenterology
- Evidence of ongoing Professional Development relevant to post
- Evidence of multiprofessional working
- Evidence of interpersonal and communication skills
DesirableSkillsEssential- IT skills
- Flexible approach to working
Desirable- Advance communication skills
- Audit.research experience
- Counselling skills
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameGateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
AddressHepatology
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gateshead
NE9 6SX
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Specialist Nurse
Laura Gibson
laura.gibson4@nhs.net
01914453925
