Clinical Nurse Specialist - Inflammatory Bowel Disease

MT Consulting Group; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist at St. Mark's Hospital, focusing on IBD treatment. This full-time role involves providing comprehensive clinical support, managing complex patient information, and participating in multidisciplinary education and research. Ideal for experienced nurses looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced and dynamic senior nurse or nurse specialist with interest in IBD.
• Ability to work across multiple hospitals and manage complex medical information.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support and advice to IBD patients across multiple hospitals.
• Participate in education and training of the multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct research and clinical audits to ensure excellence.

Skills

Clinical skills

Independent practitioner

Research

Education and training

Expert clinical advice

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role within the nursing team at St. Mark's Hospital.

This is a full-time permanent position. It is suitable for an experienced, dynamic, and motivated senior nurse or nurse specialist with an interest in IBD and advanced treatment therapies. This role offers the chance to work alongside an established IBD CNS team. Informal visits and discussions are encouraged.

Location and Coverage: The post requires working across St. Mark's, Northwick Park, Central Middlesex, and Ealing hospitals as necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide comprehensive clinical skills, information, advice, and support to patients with IBD across multiple hospitals.
2. Work as an independent practitioner alongside a multidisciplinary team.
3. Undertake research and participate in clinical audits to ensure clinical excellence, grounded in evidence-based practice.
4. Participate in education and training of the multidisciplinary team within the trust, regionally, nationally, and internationally.
5. Offer expert clinical advice to team members within the trust and externally.

About London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust:

We serve a diverse population of nearly one million people across Brent, Ealing, Harrow, and beyond, with over 8,200 staff providing major acute services at four hospitals, including Northwick Park, St. Mark's, Ealing, and Central Middlesex.

We are a university teaching NHS trust committed to training future clinicians and advancing research.

Working Relationships and Communication:

The role involves advanced clinical history taking, managing complex medical and surgical information, and formulating care plans for IBD patients. It includes providing nurse-led clinics, administering complex intravenous therapies, and delivering personalized patient education and support. The CNS will also collaborate on research, present at meetings, and maintain accurate records.

Clinical Responsibility:

The CNS is responsible for assessing and treating inpatients, outpatients, and telephone consultations, developing care protocols, initiating changes in medical therapy, and supporting ward-based care. The role includes liaising with other healthcare professionals and external organizations to ensure continuity and quality of care.