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Job summary

Main area
IBD
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
050-NMR585-0926
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Town
Wrexham
Salary
£40,559 - £48,841 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/10/2026 23:59

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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

IBD Clinical Nurse Specialist

Band 6

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

 

 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse to join our Inflammatory Bowel Disease Service. We are seeking either an experienced Band 6 IBD Nurse Specialist or a dynamic nurse with a strong interest in IBD who is looking to progress.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering high quality, patient centred care to individuals living with Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

 

If you are passionate about delivering excellent care and want to help shape the future of IBD service, we would love to hear from you.

 

Main duties of the job

About the Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in the assessment, support, education and ongoing management of patient with IBD across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will work closely with Consultants, Dieticians, Pharmacist, Surgeons and the wider MDT to ensure patients receive timely, evidence-based care.

The post includes:

  • Nurse-Led clinics and patient reviews
  • Telephone and virtual advice services
  • Supporting biologicals and advance therapy pathway
  • Patient education and self-management setting
  • Co-Ordinator of care across acute and community settings
  • Service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives.

 

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Skills and Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Working ForwardApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderStonewall Top 100Stop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddTime to changeStonewall Top 100 EmployersCore principles

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.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Natasha Griffiths
Job title
Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information
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