Specialist Nurse - Inflammatory Bowel Disease

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) invites applications for a Specialist Nurse in Inflammatory Bowel Disease at the Wythenshawe Hospital site in Manchester. The role leads the IBD team, supports service excellence, and advances patient care for day-case and in-patient services.

The post requires expert knowledge in IBD nursing, professional development of staff, and delivery of education. The team emphasizes compassionate care, safety with immunosuppressant therapy, and continuous

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level.
• Working towards Masters level.
• 3 years experience within inflammatory bowel disease nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for the IBD team and maintain compassionate patient care.
• Coordinate follow-up and surveillance for high-risk patients.

Skills

Clinical leadership

IBD nursing expertise

CPD-driven practice

Education

Degree-level nursing education

Masters level in progress

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Electronic health records

Databases & spreadsheets

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Specialist Nurse - Inflammatory Bowel Disease

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area gastroenterology Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday) Job ref 349-MRI-8396140C-RL4

Site Wythenshawe Hospital Town Manchester Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 16/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

The post holder will be joining an established IBD service based at Wythenshawe hospital, the largest in the UL caring for ~11,000 patients. The post holder will be responsible for providing clinical leadership for the IBD team, supporting service excellence for patient care. The post holder will inspire a culture of compassionate care for IBD patient’s for both day case and in- patients, as well as the provision of education . They will be accountable for the professional practice and development of IBD nursing and patient care.

The post holder will have expert specialist knowledge and provide clinical advice and support for patients with IBD

Main duties of the job

The main duties include:

• Operate autonomously at an advanced level of clinical practice providing research based, compassionate care and advice to all colleagues and managing a caseload effectively.
• Co-ordinate follow up and surveillance of patients at high risk of colon cancer and also those patients at risk of developing osteoporosis following steroid therapy.
• Provide training and supervision to patients receiving subcutaneous therapy and to provide appropriate follow up for these patients.
• Assist the monitoring system for patients receiving immunosuppressant therapy, thus ensuring safe administration of these medications

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward‑thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading.

Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Documents to download’ heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS : Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS : Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level
• Working towards Masters level
• Hold the IBD Unit Salford University

Knowledge

• Competent in use of IT packages such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Good knowledge of clinical information systems e.g.electronic health records
• Competent in databases and spread sheets

Experience

• 3 years experience within inflammatory bowel disease nursing
• Demonstrates special ist expertise under pinned by theory ac quired through CPD
• Evidence of involve ment in the develop ment of protocols and clinical audit

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.