Job summary
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.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Relevant clinical experience in any of the following areas: IBD / Biologics / gastroenterology / colorectal
Desirable
- 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
- 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
- Knowledge of electronic patient record
- Proven evidence of change management skills
Knowledge
Essential
- 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
- Knowledge of change management processes
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Proven evidence of change management skills
- Knowledge of electronic patient record
Knowledge
Essential
- 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
- Knowledge of change management processes
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
- Post registration qualification in relevant specialty
- Leadership or management development qualification
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Relevant clinical experience in any of the following areas: IBD / Biologics / gastroenterology / colorectal
Desirable
- 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
- 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
- Knowledge of electronic patient record
- Proven evidence of change management skills
Knowledge
Essential
- 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
- Knowledge of change management processes
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Proven evidence of change management skills
- Knowledge of electronic patient record
Knowledge
Essential
- 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
- Knowledge of change management processes
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
- Post registration qualification in relevant specialty
- Leadership or management development qualification
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
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).
