Clinical Nurse Specialist for Hepatology and Liver Cancer Surveillance
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 03/09/2026
- Closes
- 17/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a 15-month fixed-term contract for a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Hepatology and Liver Cancer Surveillance. The role involves leading nurse-led HCC surveillance clinics and participating in FibroScan clinics. The specialist will collaborate to embed a new trust-wide HCC surveillance program, focusing on proactive monitoring and support for patients with stable, compensated liver cirrhosis and those at high risk of Hepatocellular Carcinoma. The aim is to improve outcomes through earlier detection and streamlined care in an outpatient setting.
Key responsibilities
- Lead nurse-led HCC surveillance clinics for patients diagnosed with compensated cirrhosis, delivering proactive and patient-centered care.
- Collaborate with the hepatology pathway coordinator to embed a new, trust-wide HCC surveillance programme.
- Participate in nurse-led FibroScan clinics, helping to detect liver disease early and stratify patients for appropriate surveillance and intervention.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments for patients entering liver cancer surveillance pathways, planning, implementing, and evaluating tailored care plans.
- Work to further develop and establish a nurse-led liver surveillance pathway.
Essential criteria
- Registered Adult Nurse
- Current NMC registration
- Current band 5 or band 6 nursing experience in any setting
Desirable criteria
- Gastroenterology or hepatology relevant course of CPD such as GIN
- PACR/PACE or physical assessment and diagnostics course
- Mentorship qualification
- Gastroenterology or hepatology experience in any setting
- Knowledge of liver disease and its management
- Previous work within an outpatient setting or clinic environment
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
Clinical Nurse Specialist for Hepatology and Liver Cancer Surveillance - 15 month fixed term contract
We are delighted to introduce an exciting opportunity within our Hepatology Specialist Nursing Service at GWH. This pioneering role will be instrumental in delivering a nurse-led liver surveillance pathway -- a vital initiative designed to enhance care for patients with stable, compensated liver cirrhosis, as well as those at elevated risk of developing Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC).
By focusing on proactive monitoring and support in the outpatient setting, this pathway aims to improve outcomes and empower patients through earlier detection and streamlined care.
Main duties of the job
Are you passionate about advancing liver care and making a real impact in early liver cancer detection? We're excited to offer a unique opportunity for a dedicated nurse to join our expanding Hepatology Nursing Service at GWH.
In this dynamic role, you will:
- Lead nurse-ledHCC surveillance clinics for patients diagnosed with compensated cirrhosis, delivering proactive and patient-centered care.
- Collaborate with ourhepatology pathway coordinator to embed a new, trust-wide HCC surveillance programme, supporting patients at high risk of developing Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC).
- Participate innurse-led FibroScan clinics, helping to detect liver disease early and strat
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