Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist

To provide a high quality, effective service for patients requiring investigation, treatment and monitoring for acute and chronic liver disease To support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement To work closely with the Hepatology Consultants and the other members of the wider multidisciplinary team Attend weekly multidisciplinary meetings To support and bridge the gap between primary and secondary care through the development of treatment pathways To promote better understanding of liver disease for patients and their families, including education, support and counselling Work with other health professionals and patients in order to reduce the length of hospital stay, promote timely discharge and prevent/minimise readmission To maintain clinical expertise and up to date knowledge on relevant initiatives Provide ongoing support and continuity of care to patients and their families in hospital, clinics and at home. To assist with any relevant clinical trials and audit To assist in the surveillance of HCC To run nurse-led clinics for people with liver disease To operate the fibroscan and assist with clinics To assist in blood monitoring Assist in providing treatment to people diagnosed with viral hepatitis including outreach clinics in drug and alcohol services Assist in the capture of positive results from ED opt out testing and action results Work as part of a team and individually