IBD Clinical Specialist Nurse | Gastroenterology

FHFT Education Academy; Slough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced Clinical Specialist Nurse in Gastroenterology (IBD) to provide expert assessment, education and support across the patient journey. You will work autonomously, coordinating care with consultants, pharmacists and dietitians to ensure safe and timely treatment.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, supporting NICE guidelines and national IBD standards while contributing to service development, audits and

Qualifications

• NMC registration is required.
• Teaching and mentorship experience preferred.
• Evidence of post-registration development relevant to the post.
• ENB IBD course or equivalent prescribing qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, treatment, education and support for IBD patients.
• Manage nurse-led telephone and email advice services for timely access to care.
• Coordinate outpatient care, follow-up and monitoring of clinical symptoms and response.
• Monitor patients on biologics/advanced therapies for safe, evidence-based treatment.
• Identify and manage disease flare-ups to reduce complications and admissions.
• Promote patient self-management and improved long-term outcomes.

Skills

Workload management

Written and verbal communication

Supervising junior staff

Clinical judgement

Education

NMC registration

Teaching & mentorship

Post-registration development

ENB IBD course or equivalent prescribing qualification

Job description

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced Clinical Specialist Nurse in Gastroenterology (IBD) to provide expert assessment, education and support across the patient journey. You will work autonomously, coordinating care with consultants, pharmacists and dietitians to ensure safe and timely treatment.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, supporting NICE guidelines and national IBD standards while contributing to service development, audits and