Job Summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main Duties of the Job
The Hepatology Nurse Specialist team are seeking an experienced and motivated registered nurse to join their multidisciplinary team . You will need to have had previous experience in looking after patients with liver disease and a passion for specialist care . You will work collaboratively with multi disciplinary teams on site and off site to deliver patient centred care .

About Us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations. Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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Details
Date posted: 23 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: Depending on experience, £39,959 to £48,117 per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 188-SNM180726
Job locations: SME Hepatology, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom

Job Description
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
• Degree qualification, 120 credits at L6 or possess an equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant specialist training, experience or portfolio
• Significant post registration experience / qualification / training, including experience and knowledge within relevant speciality
• Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
• Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or evidence assessed to be of equivalent experience, demonstrating support to a range of learners in practice. Provide evidence of both supporting a range of learners in practice and supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
• Extensive post registration experience within specialist area.
• Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service
• Understanding of personal accountability

Desirable

• Change Management, clinical practice development.
• Multidisciplinary team working.

Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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.

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Employer Details
Employer name: University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address: SME Hepatology, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website