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Main area
Gastroenterology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
223-IBD-124
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£46,148 - £52,809 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/03/2025 23:59

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Biologics Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 IBD Biologics Nurse to work within the Gastroenterology Department. You will regularly work cross site within the Trust in collaboration with the IBD Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pharmacists and Gastroenterologists.

The IBD Specialist Nursing Team provides information, education and support to patients with IBD, supporting self-management where appropriate, but providing rapid access to advice, treatment and care as a clinical priority.

The IBD Nursing Team support a telephone service for patients, and hold independent nurse-led clinics. The Team also offer inpatient IBD Nurse support, co-ordinate the management of patients receiving biologic therapies and facilitate and follow up the multi-disciplinary team meetings.

You should have experience in providing care to patients with a diagnosis of Inflammatory bowel disease, with the ability to plan, assess, implement and evaluate patient care. It is essential for you to possess excellent interpersonal skills along with a willingness to learn, with the ability to work effectively and efficiently independently or as part of a team. You should also have an interest in further developing your pharmacology knowledge, and a willingness to engage in research and audit.

Main duties of the job

The biologics specialist nurse role will have an overview of the management of IBD, but particular emphasis will be patients requiring biologic/ immuno-modulator therapy for their inflammatory bowel disease.

They will be responsible for the provision of nurse led clinics .in-patient services and the maintenance of the advice line for this client group. In addition the post holder will contribute to service development through education, research and audit

Working for our organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this job role please see full job description and person specification for suitability.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • RGN
  • Specialist Inflammatory Bowel Disease or equivalent relevant experience
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
Desirable criteria
  • Specialist Inflammatory Bowel Disease Course E.g. Gastroenterology (Essential for band 7)
  • Advanced physical assessment skills and course
  • Non-medical prescribing course

Knowledge, Behavious and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Post-registration experience within the speciality or equivalent experience
  • Proven relevant experience within the gastroenterology service in relation to IBD.
  • An awareness and understanding of national and local issues relevant to speciality.
Desirable criteria
  • Involvement in Nursing audit and Research
  • Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team caring for patients with inflammatory bowel disease needs
  • Experience of developing policies / protocols (Essential for band 7)

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of current initiatives and developments related to speciality
  • Ability to organise, plan and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting within and outside the Trust.
  • Ability to work across both Trust sites with current valid driving licence
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of performance measures relating to the speciality
  • Report writing and presentation skills
  • Microsoft office PC and SEMA Pas skills.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Alison Ball
Job title
Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743261000

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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