Inflammatory Bowel Disease Nurse Specialist

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 22 March 2026

The vacancy is a Band 6 specialist nurse post in inflammatory bowel disease. We have posts available at Manchester Royal Infirmary, Wythenshawe Hospital and North Manchester Hospital. The post holder will work closely with all members of the gastroenterology team based at MFT to ensure that patients receive seamless IBD care within the Trust and community. To provide specialist advice to support assessment, planning and implementation of care for patients with IBD and where appropriate to deliver programmes of care. To carry out specialist nursing procedures. To contribute to specialist education and training programmes for other staff and learners.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the job are to contribute to the development of IBD services, managing patients with complex disease with support from the wider IBD MDT service.

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.

Job 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 Supporting Documents heading.

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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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Person Specification Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level
• Hold Salford IBD unit or similar
• Non medical prescriber

Knowledge

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

Experience

• Previous experience in gastroenterology / endoscopy

Skills

• Evidence of excellent clinical record
• Demonstrate the ability to work in highly demanding environment
• Able to demonstrate imaginative and effective use of resources

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.

Address

MFT / Manchester Royal Infirmary / Wythenshawe / North Manchester General Hospital

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full time

Reference number

349-MRI-

Job locations

MFT / Manchester Royal Infirmary / Wythenshawe / North Manchester General Hospital