Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our well established IBD Specialist Nursing Team within the Gastroenterology Department at UHD. In line with the exciting changes at UHD, the successful candidate will be expected to work cross site if needed.
We are looking for a highly motivated, confident and enthusiastic nurse who will be an integral part of our supportive IBD nursing service. A nurse prescriber (NMP) is desirable but not essential.
The successful applicant will work closely with the current IBD Nursing team and MDT to provide excellent, specialised nursing care and support for patients with IBD. Duties will include participation in nurse clinics and virtual outpatient, telephone and biologic reviews.
The successful applicant will need to have Gastroenterology, IBD or related experience, with excellent communication and IT skills. You should be self-motivated with the ability to work under your own initiative, in collaboration with the MDT team.
This is a part-time permanent position offered at 31.5 hours however alternative hours can be considered. The post will suit a dynamic and motivated nurse with a desire to develop their clinical skills in this area, providing an excellent opportunity to do so within an established IBD specialist nursing team.
This role requires an active UK NMC Registration + NMP
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospital
Interview Date: 25th February 2026
Main duties of the job
You will provide comprehensive clinical assessment, advice, education and support to patients to promote self-care in IBD disease and medications management. You will implement early investigations, changes in treatment/medication and facilitate rapid access to secondary care services as the primary point of contact for patients, relatives, carers and clinicians, in relation to the management of IBD.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not bereimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered General Nurse, minimum four years' experience.
- Evidence of consistent professional and educational development at advanced level.
- Supplementary and Independent Nurse Prescribing
- History taking and physical assessment
Desirable
- Master's degree or working toward Master's degree
Experience
Essential
- Involved in change management and service development.
- Leadership skills
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary groups and establishing relationships across organisations
- Expert knowledge of organisational requirements in relation to specific gastroenterological conditions to include inflammatory bowel disease.
- Specialist knowledge of evidence based practice and developments in the field of gastroenterology
- Expert knowledge of organisational requirements in relation to specific gastroenterological conditions to include inflammatory bowel disease.
- Evidence of advanced knowledge with biological therapies and prescribing biological medication
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered General Nurse, minimum four years' experience.
- Evidence of consistent professional and educational development at advanced level.
- Supplementary and Independent Nurse Prescribing
- History taking and physical assessment
Desirable
- Master's degree or working toward Master's degree
Experience
Essential
- Involved in change management and service development.
- Leadership skills
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary groups and establishing relationships across organisations
- Expert knowledge of organisational requirements in relation to specific gastroenterological conditions to include inflammatory bowel disease.
- Specialist knowledge of evidence based practice and developments in the field of gastroenterology
- Expert knowledge of organisational requirements in relation to specific gastroenterological conditions to include inflammatory bowel disease.
- Evidence of advanced knowledge with biological therapies and prescribing biological medication
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
