Band 6 Annex 21 Specialist Nurse - BBV | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Company: | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Liverpool, L7 8YE |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 21 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 21 Oct 2026 |
Summary
This post is Annex band 6 post
The successful candidate will work within the Blood borne Virus team working across sexual health and Hepatitis C team.
The post will involve training to become competent in the management of patients with HIV and viral hepatitis. Training and assessment will be undertaken.
The post holder will support the BBV team and also the Hepatitis C team. The role will be fully supported and supervised by established clinical nurse specialists/practitioners, the Nurse Consultant and Medical staff.
Under supervision, support and manage a cohort of patients with blood borne viruses, within set protocols.
Develop and maintain clinical expertise and deliver the highest standards of care to meet the needs of the patients, their carers’ and significant others.
Work in the out-reach services which may include prison health
Working across Cheshire and Merseyside HCV Operational Delivery Network the role will involve identifying and supporting patients through their treatment pathways.
The post will involve training to become competent in the management of patients with blood borne viruses and Liver Disease. Training and assessment will be undertaken.
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page
Under supervision, support and manage a cohort of patients with viral hepatitis and HIV, within set protocols.
Develop and maintain clinical expertise and deliver the highest standards of care to meet the needs of the patients, their carers’ and significant others.
Work in the out-reach services which may include prison health
Provide a blood borne virus testing service as required.
To work alongside ID & Hepatology teams in the management of chronic disease.
Attend and participate in the Hepatitis Nurse Forum.
Attend and participate in the ID/Liver meetings.
Following training process patients referred with viral hepatitis through the Nurse-led clinic within a protocol driven pathway.
Following training, order and interpret investigations.
Following training, perform Fibroscan (non-invasive assessment of liver disease).
Develop and use own clinical judgment to refer directly to medical staff in line with department guidelines as required.
To liaise and exchange relevant information about patients with other hospital departments when necessary within defined statutory regulations.
Deliver presentations locally to disseminate good practice.
For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description and person specification
This advert closes on Monday 5 Oct 2026
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