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Job summary

Main area
Scheduled Care
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
223-IBD-690
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 per annum/pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/09/2025 23:59

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease CNS

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced clinical professional to join our team as a Specialist Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Nurse. In this role, you will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, providing expert support, advice, and education for patients living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with the Gastroenterology team on IBD clinical trials, offering your expertise to assist in the development of a specialist IBD service aimed at reducing unnecessary admissions, supporting in-patient care, and promoting early and effective discharge.

As a key member of the team, you will serve as an expert clinical practitioner within the speciality, acting as both a clinical and professional resource to patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team. You will play a vital role in transitioning patients between child and adult care, serving as a dedicated key worker to ensure continuity of care. Additionally, you will take on an active role in educating both patients and staff, ensuring high standards of care and up-to-date knowledge in managing IBD.

The successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility to meet the needs of the service, ensuring the provision of outstanding patient care in all aspects of the IBD pathway. If you are passionate about providing excellent care and education in a dynamic and rewarding environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide expert clinical practice within this speciality, assisting in the delivery of high quality Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) services throughout the Trust.
  • Work alongside other clinical colleagues to provide expert care, treatment and support for this patient group.
  • Contribute to advancing the body of knowledge through education, research and audit, as well as developing practice.
  • Play a key role within the multidisciplinary team in order to ensure a seamless, co-ordinated and timely approach to care.
  • Act as a clinical and professional resource to the multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers.
  • Be the key worker to provide a link during transition between child and adult care.
  • Assist in the development of a specialist inflammatory bowel disease service to prevent unnecessary admissions, support in-patient care and enhance early effective discharge.
  • Contribute to the IBD infusion service by working closely with the infusion nurse team to support for advice and guidance including monitoring guidelines and protocols for this service in relation to IBD.

Working for our organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • RGN
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional development/ qualification relevant to area of speciality such as ENB 998
  • Educated to degree level
Desirable criteria
  • Specialist Inflammatory Bowel Disease Course e.g. BSc Gastroenterology
  • Advanced physical assessment
  • Non-medical prescribing
  • Educated to or working towards masters level

Knowledge, Behaviours and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Sufficient post registration experience to prepare for this post this will include extensive experience in Gastroenterology. High level advanced clinical skills and knowledge.
  • Experience in teaching and training of staff
  • Involvement in Nursing audit and Research
  • Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team caring for patients with complex inflammatory bowel disease needs
  • An awareness and understanding of national and local issues relevant to speciality.
  • Up to date knowledge and understanding of nursing policy and practice relevant to speciality
  • Understanding national and local policy relating to speciality.

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting within and outside the Trust.
  • Evidence of advanced communication skills including verbal, non-verbal and written.
  • Evidence of excellent Patient documentation and record keeping skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with professional credibility
  • Time management skills with an ability to act on own initiative and be both self-directed and motivated in the work environment.
  • Positive attitude to change with a proven ability to assist in the implementation of change and practice development.
  • Sound IT, Microsoft office PC and Sema Pas skills
  • To work flexibly and adaptability to meet the needs of a changing service

Other

Essential criteria
  • Awareness of professional and personal limitations.
  • Ability to inspire confidence in others, demonstrating strong leadership qualities and acting as a positive role model to other members of the team.
  • Strong Team worker
  • Flexible and Adaptable in approach
  • Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
  • Ability to work across both Trust sites

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Alison Ball
Job title
Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743 261000

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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