United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Clinical Nurse Specialist Band 7

The closing date is 26 March 2026

Job summary

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified, experienced IBD nurse to join the ULTH trust wide IBD nursing team.

We are looking for a highly motivated, confident, enthusiastic nurse to join our dynamic team providing IBD care across our Hospital sites. Our services include, but are not limited to, IBD nurse clinics, telephone support line, biologic infusion service, inpatient in-reach service.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will need to have Gastroenterology, IBD or related experience, have excellent communication skills, the ability to work both independently under their own initiative and as part of a team, to be self-motivated with a desire to develop their knowledge and skills in IBD.

The post is an integral part of the gastroenterology multi-disciplinary team caring for patients with IBD, involving specialised nursing skills and leadership competencies which contribute to the effective and economical use of available resources in order to provide high quality patient care.

About us

Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.

This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.

The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).

Details

Date posted

19 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

357-LN-1054-25-QIA2184-A

Job locations

Trustwide

Lincoln County Hospital

Lincoln

LN25QY


Job description

Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!!!

Job description

Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!!!

Person Specification

Qualifications (Academic, Professional & Vocational)

Essential

  • oRegistered General Nurse
  • oDegree or degree level education
  • o998 or equivalent teaching qualification
  • oEvidence of continued professional development
  • oEvidence based research/care
  • oPhysical Assessment and History Taking Course

Desirable

  • oWorking towards Masters level education
  • oPrescribing qualification
  • oCounselling course.
  • oGCP/Research qualification/experience

Previous Experience (Nature & Level)

Essential

  • oPrevious experience in gastroenterology
  • oIn depth understanding of aetiology, pathogenesis of IBD, pharmaceutical knowledge, medical and surgical intervention.
  • oUnderstanding of nutrition and IBD
  • oExperience of multidisciplinary team working
  • oTeaching of other health care professionals
  • oEvidence of implementing changes in practice
  • oExperience of teaching in the practice setting

Desirable

  • oExperience of undertaking clinical audit.
  • oExperience of working as an autonomous practitioner.
  • oPrevious experience as an IBD CNS

Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes

Essential

  • oIn depth knowledge of IBD
  • oWell-developed interpersonal skills
  • oHighly motivated and able to work on own initiative
  • oExperience of clinical supervision and developing objectives
  • oDemonstrate sound management and leadership skills
  • oAbility to lead and introduce change oAssertiveness

Specific Requirements

Essential

  • oDemonstrate a person centred approach to care; developing plans with patients
  • oWorking to resolve complex issues
  • oAbility to prioritise and work under pressure.
  • oFlexibility in approach to work
  • oClear knowledge of professional boundaries
  • oAbility to travel across ULHT sites

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • oMotivation and enthusiasm
  • oSensitivity to patient needs
  • oApproachability
  • oResilience
  • oDemonstrates ULHT Trust Values
Person Specification

Qualifications (Academic, Professional & Vocational)

Essential

  • oRegistered General Nurse
  • oDegree or degree level education
  • o998 or equivalent teaching qualification
  • oEvidence of continued professional development
  • oEvidence based research/care
  • oPhysical Assessment and History Taking Course

Desirable

  • oWorking towards Masters level education
  • oPrescribing qualification
  • oCounselling course.
  • oGCP/Research qualification/experience

Previous Experience (Nature & Level)

Essential

  • oPrevious experience in gastroenterology
  • oIn depth understanding of aetiology, pathogenesis of IBD, pharmaceutical knowledge, medical and surgical intervention.
  • oUnderstanding of nutrition and IBD
  • oExperience of multidisciplinary team working
  • oTeaching of other health care professionals
  • oEvidence of implementing changes in practice
  • oExperience of teaching in the practice setting

Desirable

  • oExperience of undertaking clinical audit.
  • oExperience of working as an autonomous practitioner.
  • oPrevious experience as an IBD CNS

Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes

Essential

  • oIn depth knowledge of IBD
  • oWell-developed interpersonal skills
  • oHighly motivated and able to work on own initiative
  • oExperience of clinical supervision and developing objectives
  • oDemonstrate sound management and leadership skills
  • oAbility to lead and introduce change oAssertiveness

Specific Requirements

Essential

  • oDemonstrate a person centred approach to care; developing plans with patients
  • oWorking to resolve complex issues
  • oAbility to prioritise and work under pressure.
  • oFlexibility in approach to work
  • oClear knowledge of professional boundaries
  • oAbility to travel across ULHT sites

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • oMotivation and enthusiasm
  • oSensitivity to patient needs
  • oApproachability
  • oResilience
  • oDemonstrates ULHT Trust Values

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Trustwide

Lincoln County Hospital

Lincoln

LN25QY


Employer's website

https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Trustwide

Lincoln County Hospital

Lincoln

LN25QY


Employer's website

https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse

Donna Gibbins

donna.gibbins2@nhs.net

07828279553

Details

Date posted

19 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

357-LN-1054-25-QIA2184-A

Job locations

Trustwide

Lincoln County Hospital

Lincoln

LN25QY


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