Job summary
- Main area
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Job ref
- 389-25-7485047
- Employer
- Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bradford Royal Infirmary
- Town
- Bradford
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Clinical Nurse Specialist - IBD Advanced Therapies
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Closing Date: 27/10/2025
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 28/10/2025
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 04/11/2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Advanced Therapies Clinical Nurse Specialist to join an established Inflammatory Bowel Disease team at Bradford Royal Infirmary. This is a full-time permanent position that will suit a dynamic and motivated nurse with an interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
The post-holder will work closely as a proactive member of the wider multi-disciplinary team to provide a responsive and supportive service to IBD patients requiring treatment with biologic / advanced therapies. This includes inpatient and outpatient support, assessment, counselling and consenting of patients for the commencement of IBD therapies and initiating treatments. They will be responsible for advanced therapy nurse led clinics, drug monitoring/screening, patient reviews and prescription management. Clinics may be face to face or over the telephone and incorporate the use of agreed protocols and clinical/professional guidelines.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the department for an informal visit. For further details contact Rachael Walker or Deborah Collett on 01274 364822
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate should possess excellent decision making and clinical assessment skills, excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering holistic, individualised evidence-based patient care. They will work autonomously as a specialist nurse with the ability to prioritise and manage their workload.
The successful applicant should have significant post registration experience, including experience of working within a relevant clinical speciality. They must be confident in delivering educational sessions to both patients, their families and other health care professionals. They will be supported through clinical supervision, training and self-directed learning to develop further knowledge and skills to support people who have IBD.
Working for our organisation
The IBD service in Bradford is a well established, fast paced, flexible and dynamic team.
The team offers a supportive environment with opportunities to develop skills and knowledge relating to the specialty both internally and externally via conferences and other educational events.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant post registration experience
- Relevant clinical experience in any of the following areas: IBD / Biologics / gastroenterology / colorectal
Desirable criteria
- Experience of participating in clinical audit
- Experience in policy development
- Experience of developing innovative practice
- Experience of working within an MDT and across organisational boundaries
Skills
Essential criteria
- Computer literate – ability to use Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc.
- Clinical credibility
- Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
- Mentoring and advanced communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
- Evidence of reflective practice
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of electronic patient record
- Proven evidence of change management skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS national targets and priorities
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of the defined caseload (patients/service-users/staff)
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of change management processes
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Appropriate NMC Registration(RN)
- Degree or equivalent qualification (e.g. diploma level specialist training) or experience
- Mentorship - Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP/ENB998) or equivalent qualification
- Evidence of current CPD
Desirable criteria
- Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience
- Post registration qualification in relevant specialty
- Leadership or management development qualification
- Advanced communication skills qualification
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Skills
Essential criteria
- Computer literate – ability to use Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc.
- Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
- Mentoring and advanced communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
- Evidence of reflective practice
Desirable criteria
- Proven evidence of change management skills
- Knowledge of electronic patient record
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS national targets and priorities
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of the defined caseload (patients/service-users/staff)
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of change management processes
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Registration (RN)
- Degree or equivalent qualification (e.g., diploma level specialist training) or experience
- Mentorship - Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP/ENB998) or equivalent qualification or willing to work towards
- Evidence of current CPD
Desirable criteria
- Post registration qualification in relevant specialty
- Leadership or management development qualification
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rachael Walker
- Job title
- IBD Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01274364044
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