Job summary
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.
About us
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!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Evidence of Continuing Professional development/ qualification relevant to area of speciality such as ENB 998
- Educated to degree level
Desirable
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Evidence of Continuing Professional development/ qualification relevant to area of speciality such as ENB 998
- Educated to degree level
Desirable
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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).
