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Inflammatory bowel disease nurse specialist

Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist nurse
Posted: 13 October
Offer description

Overview

Go back Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Nurse Specialist

Closing date: 22 October 2025

Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Band 6 Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Nurse to join our supportive Gastroenterology team at Milton Keynes University Hospital. This role focuses on delivering specialist care to patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, including nurse-led clinics, patient education, and coordination of treatment plans. You will work closely with consultants, dietitians, and pharmacists to ensure holistic, evidence-based care.

We welcome applications from nurses with experience in gastroenterology, chronic disease management, or other specialties. Transferable skills such as patient advocacy, clinical assessment, care planning, and excellent communication are essential. A genuine passion for improving the lives of people with IBD, alongside a proactive and empathetic approach, will be key to success in this role. Previous experience in service development or audit is desirable but not essential.

This role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth, including access to specialist IBD training, mentorship, and leadership development. You will be encouraged to pursue further qualifications and contribute to service innovation, research, and quality improvement initiatives within the department.

Interview w/c 31 October 2025


Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an effective role model, demonstrating experience in management of patients with IBD and act as a resource to other health care professionals. Act as a patient advocate by providing information to enable patients to make informed choices about their health care, participate in the maintenance of the IBD telephone helpline for patients to include appropriate referral and feedback procedures carry out parallel nurse led clinics with Gastroenterologist. Acting as a specialist clinical expert within the Trust providing advice and information as required. Demonstrating commitment to research and evidence based practice to improve patient centred care, adhering to the NMC code of professional conduct and scope of professional practice at all times.


About us

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children\'s Centre, set to open by 2030.

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Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice

Act as an effective role model, demonstrating expertise in the management of patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and serving as a resource for other healthcare professionals.

Provide specialist, holistic care for patients with IBD, including comprehensive assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.

Research and Audit

Participate in audit, service evaluation, and research activities related to IBD as required.

Support and advise patients involved in clinical research trials, collaborating closely with the research team.

Management and Organisational Role

The post holder will: Support and educate nursing and junior medical staff caring for inpatients with IBD, providing expert advice and promoting evidence-based practice.

Take responsibility for own personal and professional growth, maintaining a Personal Professional Portfolio as a record of professional development experiences.

Professional Development and Education

Support and educate nursing and junior medical staff caring for inpatients with IBD, providing expert advice and promoting evidence-based practice

Take responsibility for personal and professional growth, maintaining a Personal Professional Portfolio as a record of development

Health and Safety

Moving & Handling Ensure all procedures are carried out correctly.

Follow best practice guidelines.

Quality

Maintain accurate, clear, and timely documentation using electronic health record systems.

Organise, prioritise, and adapt workload effectively to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Equality and Diversity

Treat everyone with dignity and respect.

Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals.

Information Processing

Maintain accurate information on the computer system as required.

Maintain accurate PDR records.

Governance

The post holder will operate at all times to high standards of probity. This will include compliance with:

Health and safety regulations

All policies and procedures approved by the Trust

Information Governance

To be fully aware of and committed to all Policies, Procedures and Initiatives relating to Information Governance - this will include, but not limited to, Data Quality improvements, Confidentiality and Information Security

Safeguard and ensure the quality of information, maintaining confidentiality and data security.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details


Person Specification


Qualifications and knowledge

* Registered General Nurse
* First degree or equivalent experience as a Band 5 nurse or Band 6 nurse with an interest in IBD
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Specialty knowledge/Clinical experience


Experience

* Experience of multi-professional working
* Evidence of advanced communications skills
* Experience of audit and research
* Awareness of current relevant national service frameworks/guidance.


Skills

* IT literate
* Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
* Organisation and negotiation skills
* Effective communication
* Leadership and motivational skills
* Ability to motivate self and others
* Ability to work autonomously and of a team
* Flexible attitude to working
* European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent


Personal and people development

* Calm and objective
* Personally and professionally mature
* Recognition of own limitations


Communication

* Assertive, confident, yet approachable
* Diplomatic
* Skilled communicator
* Negotiator


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.

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