Viral Hepatitis Clinical Nurse Specialist
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | London, SE18 4QH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9197-26-0074 |
Summary
Performance To provide a specialist nursing service for patients with viral hepatitis internal and external to the trust within an integrated team structure To work within the CNS team structure to provide adequate cross cover for nurse led and multi-disciplinary clinics To accept responsibility for ensuring that new and follow up patients undergo clinical assessment and have an accurate plan of care in line with team protocols and guidelines; this should reflect individual co-morbidities and lifestyle issues and any recommendations made To co-ordinate nurse-led assessments for patients requiring antiviral therapy Initiate, monitor and adjust antiviral treatment (AVT) regimes as necessary, according to protocols, in conjunction with and under the supervision of the MDT To identify and initiate appropriate steps for effective care, including: Requesting appropriate investigations to inform diagnosis or disease staging Ensuring all patients who are new to the service are offered HIV test Performing Fibroscan to contribute to clinical decision making Sequential monitoring of patients with HBV and HCV to identify patients with active disease Requesting and interpreting relevant blood tests Making and receiving referrals relating to antiviral treatment, including in antenatal care To monitor patients at high risk of developing complications of viral hepatitis including HCC To work closely within the Operation Delivery Network including weekly attendance at the KCH-led led viral hepatitis MDM Act as patients advocate and counsel, maintain a support network and contact link for patients and/or families/carers during and following treatment Maintain patient and carer confidentiality and preserve their dignity and privacy, at all times and in all situations To participate in local and regional Multi-Disciplinary Meetings (MDM) for patients with viral hepatitis to ensure adequate supervision and adherence to clinical governance Deliver safe, effective, evidence-based health care by working within guidelines and using protocols developed for viral hepatitis and, in line with Trust policies and guidelines Work force To attend meetings relevant to the role and represent views of others in formal surroundings To contribute both formally and informally to the education, training and development of clinical staff across the integrated pathway of care. To contribute to the implementation of NICE guidance to ensure the continuous education of staff in appropriate clinical areas in relation to their understanding and utilisation of evidence-based practice. To establish effective working relationships with other health care professionals whose role impinges on the service