Clinical Nurse Specialist Hepatology

The Hepatology Nurse Specialist will take a lead role in providing an education, management and support service for patients with liver disorders including Hepatitis B service. Lead in the dissemination and implementation of evidenced based care in the writing of shared guidelines/protocols for patients with liver disease.

· Have responsibility for the provision of specialist care to this patient cohort and will co-manage a case load of patients attending the Centre for Liver Disease.

· Work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team providing physical, psychological and emotional support to patients with liver disease and their families.

· Ward based role – reviewing & advising on specific individualised care needs of Hepatology patients.

OPD role - provide expert assistance to the multidisciplinary liver team. Ensuring that appropriate treatment and care is optimal for individual patients