Specialist Nurse - Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Manchester University Nhs Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced IBD Specialist Nurse to join the Wythenshawe Hospital service. You will provide clinical leadership for the IBD team, support care excellence, and lead professional practice development for IBD nursing and patient care.

You will deliver expert clinical advice, manage a caseload, and contribute to education and service improvement across day-case and inpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level.
• Working towards Masters level.
• Hold the IBD Unit Salford University.
• 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.
• 3 years experience within inflammatory bowel disease nursing.
• Demonstrates specialist expertise under pinned by theory ac quired through CPD.
• Evidence of involve ment in the develop ment of protocols and clinical audit.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

IT literacy

Clinical information systems

Databases & spreadsheets

IBD nursing experience

Protocol development & clinical audit

Education

Degree level

Masters in progress

IBD Unit Salford University

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Electronic health records

Job description

Job summary

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

• 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

About us

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.

Details

Date posted: 07 September 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 349-MRI-8208609-RL3

Job locations: Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Manchester, M23 9LT, United Kingdom

Closing vacancy listings early

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.

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What is a DBS Check?

• 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 thats considered relevant to the role.
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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

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: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Manchester, M23 9LT, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead IBD Specialist Nurse

Matt Kirkbride

[e-mail]

Employer statement about diversity

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.