NHS
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Overview Clinical Nurse Specialist - IBD Advanced Therapies. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Advanced Therapies Clinical Nurse Specialist to join an established Inflammatory Bowel Disease team at Bradford Royal Infirmary. This is a full-time permanent position that will suit a dynamic and motivated nurse with an interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
The post-holder will work closely as a proactive member of the wider multi-disciplinary team to provide a responsive and supportive service to IBD patients requiring treatment with biologic / advanced therapies. This includes inpatient and outpatient support, assessment, counselling and consenting of patients for the commencement of IBD therapies and initiating treatments. They will be responsible for advanced therapy nurse led clinics, drug monitoring/screening, patient reviews and prescription management. Clinics may be face to face or over the telephone and incorporate the use of agreed protocols and clinical/professional guidelines.
The closing date is 27 October 2025
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 28/10/2025
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 04/11/2025
Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the department for an informal visit. For further details contact Rachael Walker or Deborah Collett on 01274 364822
Main duties of the job The successful candidate should possess excellent decision making and clinical assessment skills, excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering holistic, individualised evidence-based patient care. They will work autonomously as a specialist nurse with the ability to prioritise and manage their workload.
The successful applicant should have significant post registration experience, including experience of working within a relevant clinical speciality. They must be confident in delivering educational sessions to both patients, their families and other health care professionals. They will be supported through clinical supervision, training and self-directed learning to develop further knowledge and skills to support people who have IBD.
About us The IBD service in Bradford is a well established, fast paced, flexible and dynamic team.
The team offers a supportive environment with opportunities to develop skills and knowledge relating to the specialty both internally and externally via conferences and other educational events.
Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification Experience
Relevant clinical experience in any of the following areas: IBD / Biologics / gastroenterology / colorectal
Experience of participating in clinical audit
Experience in policy development
Experience of developing innovative practice
Experience of working within an MDT and across organisational boundaries
Skills
Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc.
Clinical credibility
Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
Ability to work as part of a team
Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
Mentoring and advanced communication skills
Excellent time management and organisation skills
Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
Evidence of reflective practice
Knowledge of electronic patient record
Proven evidence of change management skills
Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
Knowledge and understanding of the NHS national targets and priorities
Knowledge and understanding of the needs of the defined caseload (patients/service-users/staff)
Knowledge of change management processes
Qualifications
Appropriate NMC Registration(RN)
Degree or equivalent qualification (e.g. diploma level specialist training) or experience
Mentorship - Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP/ENB998) or equivalent qualification
Evidence of current CPD
Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience
Skills
Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc.
Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
Ability to work as part of a team
Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
Mentoring and advanced communication skills
Excellent time management and organisation skills
Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
Evidence of reflective practice
Proven evidence of change management skills
Knowledge of electronic patient record
Knowledge
Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
Knowledge and understanding of the NHS national targets and priorities
Knowledge and understanding of the needs of the defined caseload (patients/service-users/staff)
Knowledge of change management processes
Qualifications
NMC Registration (RN)
Degree or equivalent qualification (e.g., diploma level specialist training) or experience
Mentorship - Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP/ENB998) or equivalent qualification or willing to work towards
Evidence of current CPD
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.
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Overview Clinical Nurse Specialist - IBD Advanced Therapies. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Advanced Therapies Clinical Nurse Specialist to join an established Inflammatory Bowel Disease team at Bradford Royal Infirmary. This is a full-time permanent position that will suit a dynamic and motivated nurse with an interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
The post-holder will work closely as a proactive member of the wider multi-disciplinary team to provide a responsive and supportive service to IBD patients requiring treatment with biologic / advanced therapies. This includes inpatient and outpatient support, assessment, counselling and consenting of patients for the commencement of IBD therapies and initiating treatments. They will be responsible for advanced therapy nurse led clinics, drug monitoring/screening, patient reviews and prescription management. Clinics may be face to face or over the telephone and incorporate the use of agreed protocols and clinical/professional guidelines.
The closing date is 27 October 2025
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 28/10/2025
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 04/11/2025
Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the department for an informal visit. For further details contact Rachael Walker or Deborah Collett on 01274 364822
Main duties of the job The successful candidate should possess excellent decision making and clinical assessment skills, excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering holistic, individualised evidence-based patient care. They will work autonomously as a specialist nurse with the ability to prioritise and manage their workload.
The successful applicant should have significant post registration experience, including experience of working within a relevant clinical speciality. They must be confident in delivering educational sessions to both patients, their families and other health care professionals. They will be supported through clinical supervision, training and self-directed learning to develop further knowledge and skills to support people who have IBD.
About us The IBD service in Bradford is a well established, fast paced, flexible and dynamic team.
The team offers a supportive environment with opportunities to develop skills and knowledge relating to the specialty both internally and externally via conferences and other educational events.
Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification Experience
Relevant clinical experience in any of the following areas: IBD / Biologics / gastroenterology / colorectal
Experience of participating in clinical audit
Experience in policy development
Experience of developing innovative practice
Experience of working within an MDT and across organisational boundaries
Skills
Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc.
Clinical credibility
Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
Ability to work as part of a team
Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
Mentoring and advanced communication skills
Excellent time management and organisation skills
Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
Evidence of reflective practice
Knowledge of electronic patient record
Proven evidence of change management skills
Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
Knowledge and understanding of the NHS national targets and priorities
Knowledge and understanding of the needs of the defined caseload (patients/service-users/staff)
Knowledge of change management processes
Qualifications
Appropriate NMC Registration(RN)
Degree or equivalent qualification (e.g. diploma level specialist training) or experience
Mentorship - Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP/ENB998) or equivalent qualification
Evidence of current CPD
Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience
Skills
Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc.
Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
Ability to work as part of a team
Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
Mentoring and advanced communication skills
Excellent time management and organisation skills
Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
Evidence of reflective practice
Proven evidence of change management skills
Knowledge of electronic patient record
Knowledge
Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
Knowledge and understanding of the NHS national targets and priorities
Knowledge and understanding of the needs of the defined caseload (patients/service-users/staff)
Knowledge of change management processes
Qualifications
NMC Registration (RN)
Degree or equivalent qualification (e.g., diploma level specialist training) or experience
Mentorship - Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP/ENB998) or equivalent qualification or willing to work towards
Evidence of current CPD
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.
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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