Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialist
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustNewcastle upon Tyne, North East
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based in Newcastle upon Tyne. The advertised salary is £39,959 to £48,117. Applications close on 13 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Anexciting permanent position has arisen for a Band 6 Hepatology Nurse Specialist with this role focusing on Alcohol and Substance Misuse .This is a u...
This role provides support to patients and their family and loved ones at an often distressing time . It involves the assessment , management and treatment of both alcohol and drug withdrawal, with highest priority given to safe care and liaising with out community partners . Acknowledgement must be given that this work encompasses a high level of both adult and children's safe-guarding.
An important part of the role is the provision of an education programme to staff across the organisation empowering them to support this expanding patient group and recognise signs and symptoms that further specialist support is needed. We are also involved in the student education programme and are also a Spoke Placement for 2nd and 3rd year students.
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a nurse specialist as a qualified nurse where the primary purpose of role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
Is working towards advanced knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice.o Contributes to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients.o Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.o Contributes to training and education within specialist area.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Freeman Hospital
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Cramlington Manor Walks
- Urgent treatment centres
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Essential: - Registered nurse (appropriate to branch); - Current NMC registration; - Diploma plus specialist qualifications / experience within specialist area; prepared to take degree level study.; - Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council standards for student supervision and assessment (formally Mentorship) if relevant to role.; - Current driving licence if relevant to role
Desirable: - Degree in health related subject
Essential: - Some post registration experience within related specialist area of practice.; - Extended clinical practice underpinned by training supervision & assessment.; - Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context.; - Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding.; - Evidence of on-going continuous professional development.
Desirable: - Research or audit experience; - Evidence of contribution towards education and training programmes.
Essential: - Good IT skills; - Effective report writing skills; - Able to work independently and as a member of a team.; - Effective organisation and time management skills
Desirable: - Change management skills and involvement in project work.
How this role compares
We hold 349 NHS vacancies in North East that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £32,073. This role pays more than about 60% of them.
There are 12,785 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 618 of them in North East.
You have 10 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 59 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
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