IBD Nurse Specialist

Do you have experience of managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and are you passionate about improving IBD care for patients?

The department of Gastroenterology is an expanding, enthusiastic and dynamic service. We are looking for a motivated, dynamic person, with a genuine interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease to join the established IBD nursing service.

The successful applicant will work alongside the IBD Nurse Specialists and four Consultant Gastroenterologists to deliver a comprehensive IBD nursing service. The post-holder must be able to demonstrate nursing knowledge and skill with regard to IBD patient assessment and safe and timely delivery of care.

Although team working is key, the successful applicant will be expected to work independently and without direct supervision, prioritising workload in a variety of clinical settings to meet the fluctuating demands of this role. As a member of the multi-disciplinary IBD Team, the post holder will provide nursing expertise related to IBD to colleagues across the Trust.They will be expected to promote best practice, identifying and providing training to Health Care professionals, patients and their carers.

All applicants require excellent interpersonal skills and need to be motivated to continue their professional development.

Main duties of the job

• Works in conjunction with the Lead IBD Nurse Specialist to manage own caseload of patients
• Enables patient choice and involvement and initiates appropriate action
• Co-ordinates patient care pathway
• Plan specialised programmes of care and provides specialised advice to patients, relatives and carers
• Ensure patient is placed in the correct treatment pathway and necessary investigations and treatments are organised
• Provides clinical advice and support to healthcare professionals
• Participates in clinics & multidisciplinary team meetings
• Participates in case conferences in relation to future management or discharge arrangements
• Ensures patients and their families are given appropriate oral and written information regarding care
• Maintains accurate patient records
• To undertake accurate and timely clinic letter

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK ()

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult/Child/Mental Health) with current NMC (Nursing & Midwifery) registration.
• Evidence of continuous professional development and up-to-date portfolio.
• Teaching, assessing, or mentorship qualification (e.g., ENB 998, Mentorship Module, Practice Assessor).
• Leadership/management qualification or willingness to work towards.
• Evidence of specialist training relevant to the clinical area.

Knowledge & Skills

• Up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practice and national guidance (e.g. NICE, NSF).
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit, and risk management processes.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and patient safety standards.
• Advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to coordinate safe admission, transfer, and discharge planning.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and supervisory skills.
• Effective communication skills with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.
• Competent in IT systems and electronic patient records.
• Knowledge of budgetary processes and workforce planning.
• Knowledge of digital systems for patient flow, rostering, and incident reporting
• Presentation and teaching skills for education sessions.
• Skills in service evaluation and change implementation.

Experience

• Significant post-registration experience within the relevant clinical specialty.
• Previous experience mentoring students or supervising junior staff
• Experience of taking charge or leading a shift
• Experience contributing to service improvement or change
• Experience using audit or reporting tools
• Experience of complaint resolution or patient liaison
• Experience of rota management, staffing allocation, or redeployment.
• Experience of contributing to financial/resource awareness

Other role requirements

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum, pro rata (subject to job matching)