Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist

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.