Inflammatory Bowel Disease Nurse Specialist | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a motivated IBD Specialist Nurse to join their Gastroenterology Department. The role, offering part-time hours, entails providing specialized nursing care and support to IBD patients, conducting nurse clinics, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team. Applicants should have relevant experience and hold active NMC registration. This is an opportunity to enhance clinical skills within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in Gastroenterology or IBD.
• Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with the MDT.
• Confidence in nursing practice and patient interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and support for IBD patients.
• Conduct nurse clinics and virtual outpatient reviews.
• Implement changes in treatment and facilitate access to secondary care.

Skills

Gastroenterology experience

Excellent communication skills

IT skills

Self-motivation

Education

Active UK NMC Registration

Nurse prescriber (NMP)

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our well established IBD Specialist Nursing Team within the Gastroenterology Department at UHD. In line with the exciting changes at UHD, the successful candidate will be expected to work cross site if needed.

We are looking for a highly motivated, confident and enthusiastic nurse who will be an integral part of our supportive IBD nursing service. A nurse prescriber (NMP) is desirable but not essential.

The successful applicant will work closely with the current IBD Nursing team and MDT to provide excellent, specialised nursing care and support for patients with IBD. Duties will include participation in nurse clinics and virtual outpatient, telephone and biologic reviews.

The successful applicant will need to have Gastroenterology, IBD or related experience, with excellent communication and IT skills. You should be self-motivated with the ability to work under your own initiative, in collaboration with the MDT team.

This is a part-time permanent position offered at 25 hours however alternative hours can be considered. The post will suit a dynamic and motivated nurse with a desire to develop their clinical skills in this area, providing an excellent opportunity to do so within an established IBD specialist nursing team.

This role requires an active UK NMC Registration + NMP

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

You will provide comprehensive clinical assessment, advice, education and support to patients to promote self-care in IBD disease and medications management. You will implement early investigations, changes in treatment/medication and facilitate rapid access to secondary care services as the primary point of contact for patients, relatives, carers and clinicians, in relation to the management of IBD.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.



To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.


This advert closes on Tuesday 5 Aug 2025