Job overview

Join Our Team as a Specialist IBD Nurse

Are you a dedicated and skilled nurse passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients with inflammatory bowel disease? We are offering an exciting opportunity within our well-established, multidisciplinary Gastroenterology Service to join a dynamic team of five highly specialist IBD nurses.

We are seeking an enthusiastic professional with excellent communication and motivational skills, relevant experience, and a strong background in gastroenterology. This role provides a chance to contribute to innovative patient care, service development, and ongoing professional growth in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and their families
• Applying sound clinical knowledge of gastroenterology
• Demonstrating strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently
• Prioritising workloads effectively to meet the demands of the role

The position is offered at Band 6. Upon successful completion of specified competencies, including the IBD module and non-medical prescribing training at university, the candidate will be eligible for promotion to Band 7 as an IBD Specialist Nurse.

Candidates who meet the desirable criteria and possess substantial IBD experience may be considered for the Band 7 role following a successful interview.

Training will be provided with a period of supernumerary status. 

Main duties of the job

About the Role:

• Establish and maintain effective communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams on complex and sensitive topics
• Develop your own expertise and support the growth of others across professional and organisational boundaries
• Monitor and ensure the health, safety, and security of yourself and colleagues
• Lead initiatives to improve services and patient outcomes for those with IBD
• Promote equality, diversity, and patients’ right
• Assess and respond to complex health and wellbeing needs, adapting approaches as needs evolve
• Lead and share knowledge, skills, and best practices within the IBD team
• Take a lead role in research and development projects to enhance service quality and innovation

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with patients with inflammatory bowel disease
• Strong communication skills, capable of engaging with diverse groups
• A proactive approach to professional development and service improvement
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion

What We Offer:

• A supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth
• Training & development, including specialist modules and research opportunities
• A chance to be a key contributor to service development and innovation

For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Rachel Ward, IBD Lead Nurse. We look forward to welcoming a committed professional to our team.

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.  Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.