Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Nurse Specialist
The closing date is 25 November 2026
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated nurse to join our expanding Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills within a nationally recognised hepatology service. The successful candidate will work alongside five Consultant Hepatologists with expertise spanning viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, autoimmune liver disease, metabolic liver disease, hepatocellular carcinoma, portal hypertension and rare liver diseases. Our consultants hold regional and national leadership roles and are actively involved in clinical research, guideline development and service innovation.

Main duties of the job
The CNS will work with a high degree of autonomy whilst having direct access to consultant support whenever required. The role offers an excellent balance of independent practice and multidisciplinary team working, providing expert nursing care for patients with chronic liver disease across outpatient clinics, ambulatory care, day-case services and telephone/virtual review clinics. Following appropriate training, the CNS will develop independent nurse-led clinics for selected liver conditions under agreed clinical protocols.

About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.

We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.

To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted: 12 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £41,957 to £50,387 a year per annum pro rata including High Cost Area Supplement
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 384-AGB-EMF21198-B6
Job locations: Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford, GU2 7XX, United Kingdom

Person Specification

• Registered Nurse Part 1 or 12
• Post registration qualification or equivalent experience in acute setting
• Demonstrates professional updating of knowledge in past one/two years
• Teaching qualification ENB 998 or City & Guilds 730 or equivalent
• Desirable: First degree or willingness to undertake
• Significant experience of Gastroenterology & Hepatology Nursing at band 5 or above
• Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility / competence
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management
• Evidence of research based practice
• Experience with Clinical audit
• Evidence in changing practice and project management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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.

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

Employer details
Employer name: Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford, GU2 7XX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Acting Matron, Kelly Carter, kellycarter@nhs.net, 01483571122

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