Gastroenterology Specialist Nurse (IBD)

NHS; Norwich; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in the UK seeks a motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to lead its IBD Specialist Nurse team. The role involves managing patient care for complex conditions and supporting a diverse team within a collaborative environment. Join the NHS to make a daily impact through high-quality, compassionate healthcare.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement

Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it

Free Park & Ride service

Free 24-hours confidential counselling support

On-site Nursery

Support in career development

Qualifications

• Extensive post-registration experience in a healthcare setting is essential.
• Significant experience in a Gastroenterology environment is crucial.
• Counselling skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a case load of patients in nurse-led clinics.
• Provide information to enable patients to make informed choices.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and make necessary adjustments.

Skills

Communication

Motivation

Compassion

Education

Degree in Nursing

Management qualification or equivalent experience

RGN on appropriate part of the NMC register

Job description

Job summary

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Do you have excellent communication skills, consider yourself to be caring and compassionate and want to make a difference on a daily basis?

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to Lead The IBD Specialist Nurse team at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. This role will be central to the provision of a range of specialist services for patients with complex conditions within a unique and cohesive multi-disciplinary environment.

We are currently seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated Band 7 Registered Nurse to join the enthusiastic team and be responsible for the day to day running of the service.

Individuals should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and possess a willingness to take on new challenges

Main duties of the job

As post holder you will manage a case load of patients in nurse- led clinics for patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease and IBD related Iron Deficiency Anaemia. You will provide information and support to enable patients to make informed choices about their care and understand the rational of investigations and treatments

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Details Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

234-24-M2925

Job locations

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Job description Job responsibilities

• Assessing and evaluating their disease process, ordering relevantinvestigations, obtaining and interpreting results.
• Monitoring the effectiveness and efficacy of their treatments/drug therapy and implement any changes necessary
• Perform informed consent for specific therapies to include potential sideeffects, risks and benefits of treatment
• Monitor side effects and discuss appropriate changes and alternativetherapy/treatments with the Consultant Gastroenterologist and liaise with GPs
• Make recommendations on treatment and initiate prescribing of medication
• Requesting surveillance investigations as laid down by the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) and interpreting and acting on results
• Counselling and providing ongoing support for newly diagnosed and existing patients, their families and carers
• Discuss with patient medical management options, disease progression,results, impact on lifestyle and life changes/adaptation, effects onrelationships/employment. Liaise with medical staff as appropriate
• Provide health promotion/education for patient, their families and carers
• Assess patients for appropriate participation for clinical trials/projects within the Trust or other Trust organisations.
• Interpret pathology/histology/radiological results, discuss with consultant and take appropriate action
• Refer to and accept referrals from other disciplines/professions

Job description Job responsibilities

• Assessing and evaluating their disease process, ordering relevantinvestigations, obtaining and interpreting results.
• Monitoring the effectiveness and efficacy of their treatments/drug therapy and implement any changes necessary
• Perform informed consent for specific therapies to include potential sideeffects, risks and benefits of treatment
• Monitor side effects and discuss appropriate changes and alternativetherapy/treatments with the Consultant Gastroenterologist and liaise with GPs
• Make recommendations on treatment and initiate prescribing of medication
• Requesting surveillance investigations as laid down by the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) and interpreting and acting on results
• Counselling and providing ongoing support for newly diagnosed and existing patients, their families and carers
• Discuss with patient medical management options, disease progression,results, impact on lifestyle and life changes/adaptation, effects onrelationships/employment. Liaise with medical staff as appropriate
• Provide health promotion/education for patient, their families and carers
• Assess patients for appropriate participation for clinical trials/projects within the Trust or other Trust organisations.
• Interpret pathology/histology/radiological results, discuss with consultant and take appropriate action
• Refer to and accept referrals from other disciplines/professions

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• RGN on appropriate part of the NMC register, with Independent and Supplementary Prescriber qualification
• Management qualification or equivalent experience
• Degree in Nursing

Experience Essential

• Extensive post registration experience
• Significant experience in Gastroenterology environment

Skills Essential

• Highly motivated
• Able to implement change

Desirable

• Counselling skills

Attitude, aptitude Essential

• Evidence of maintaining professional development within specialised field
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• RGN on appropriate part of the NMC register, with Independent and Supplementary Prescriber qualification
• Management qualification or equivalent experience
• Degree in Nursing

Experience Essential

• Extensive post registration experience
• Significant experience in Gastroenterology environment

Skills Essential

• Highly motivated
• Able to implement change

Desirable

• Counselling skills

Attitude, aptitude Essential

• Evidence of maintaining professional development within specialised field
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence

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

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)