Job summary
An exciting opportunity to work independently and as part of a group within the Hepatology team. To manage patients with liver conditions, run independent nurse led clinics, and to work across both sites. To follow up and escalate as appropriate, making clinical decisions and following procedures.

Main duties of the job

• Provide expert advice and clinical practice.
• To run independent Hepatology nurse led liver clinics.
• To interpret results and act accordingly.
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues to further develop service and quality of care delivered.
• Assist in the development of Digestive Diseases/Gastroenterology services, within the specialist field.

About us
Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation

Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other

Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn

Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:

Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone

Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working

Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all

One team - we work well together and with our communities

We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.

We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.

Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application

Job responsibilities
To work independently and as part of a group within the Hepatology team. To manage patients with liver conditions, run independent nurse led clinics, and to work across both sites. To follow up and escalate as appropriate, making clinical decisions and following procedures.

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Person Specification
Skils
Essential

• Has participated in service development and implementation of change

Desirable

• Ability to undertake a comprehensive medical history

Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding and appreciation of diversity

Desirable

• Analyse data and information, including preparing responses to issues, weighing risks and forming judgements often within tight timescales

Knwledge
Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of governance arrangements and standards in the NHS and the wider health and social care economy

Desirable

• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations

Experience
Essential

• Significant experience in speciality

Desirable

• Evidence of personal and professional development

skills
Essential

• A high level of communication skills, to include but not exclusively, mediation, negotiation, consultation, facilitation, presentation, training and coaching skills using well developed interpersonal skills to influence, inform, reconcile differences and resolve conflicts

Desirable

• Analyse data and information, including preparing responses to issues, weighing risks and forming judgements often within tight timescales

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.