IBD Clinical Nurse Specialist — Expert Care & Education

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in the UK seeks an IBD Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide specialist nursing contributions and education to IBD patients. The role involves acting as a clinical expert, leading clinical nursing services, and promoting self-management among patients. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, delivering high-quality care and promoting independence through education. Candidates should be prepared to work autonomously and engage in a patient-centered focus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a clinical expert and role model within IBD medicine.
• Lead development of clinical nursing services and implement strategies.
• Provide expert clinical advice and education to patients.
• Deliver specialist education to other professionals involved in patient care.
• Apply knowledge from stakeholders to redesign services.
• Promote person-centred care with treatment plans co-created with patients.
• Provide an autonomous specialist nursing service to IBD patients.
• Partner with patients to promote self-care and independence.
• Make evidence-based clinical judgments.
• Request diagnostic tests and make appropriate decisions.
• Use advanced communication to reduce patient distress.
• Motivate self and others while working autonomously.
• Take responsibility for staff appraisal and performance.
• Develop knowledge to a higher academic standard.

Job description

A healthcare institution in the UK seeks an IBD Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide specialist nursing contributions and education to IBD patients. The role involves acting as a clinical expert, leading clinical nursing services, and promoting self-management among patients. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, delivering high-quality care and promoting independence through education. Candidates should be prepared to work autonomously and engage in a patient-centered focus.