Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time nurse to join our Inflammatory Bowel Disease nurse specialist team, within the Gastroenterology department, at The Royal Surrey County Hospital. This is a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave; our team supports patients with a diagnosis of Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis throughout their diagnosis journey. These are remitting and relapsing chronic diseases, our patients often require prompt review if they are experiencing a relapse in their symptoms.
Previous experience in gastroenterology will be an advantage but is not essential as you will be fully supported and trained in managing our patients. You will also be supported to undertake study to enhance your knowledge of inflammatory bowel disease if you do not already hold this qualification.
We are looking for someone who has excellent organisational and communication skills. You must be able to cope well under pressure. You should enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team and be confident liaising with patients, general practitioners and referring hospitals.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job will include working independently and as part of the multi-disciplinary team managing a caseload of patients, in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
You must have excellent communication skills, as you will spend a lot of your working day reviewing patients via telephone and liaising with parent consultants.
The role of the IBD nurse includes; telephone clinic reviews, managing an advice line, attending weekly multidisciplinary team meetings, immunosuppression therapy monitoring, liaising with pharmacy & homecare teams and supporting patients, relatives and other medical professionals in the area of IBD.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Details
Date posted
13 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£40,617 to £48,778 a year per annum pro rata includes high cost area supplements HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
384-AGB-EMF20000-B7
Job locations
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work autonomously within the multi-disciplinary team assisting the Gastroenterology Consultants in Inpatient and Outpatient management of patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
The post holder will have responsibility for the assessment, planning and organisation of a broad range of activities and programmes of care, and the development, implementation and evaluation of individualised care needs.
The post holder will participate in clinical audit in this specialised area, ensuring development and progression of practices and guidelines within this environment.
The post holder will be accountable for their nursing practices delivered to the patient and will be responsible for their own professional development, adhering to the policies and protocol of the Trust and the regulatory body for the nurse (NMC).
The post holder will provide specialist clinical support, advice and information to the highestpossible standard of evidence based, patient-centered care for patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The post holder will play a significant role in setting and maintaining clinical standards and guidelines, ensuring the provision of an effective, caring and compassionate service is provided to patients across both sites.
The post holder is required to work as an autonomous practitioner, provide leadership, and be a source of clinical expertise and professional advice. The post holder will work closely with the Gastroenterology Consultants and be responsible for the specialised nursing management of a defined specialist nurse caseload within which professional and clinical leadership skills will be demonstrated.
The role requires practice that involves higher levels of judgement and clinical decision-making and therefore the post holder must keep up to date with professional and clinical developments in nursing and the specialist areas of care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work autonomously within the multi-disciplinary team assisting the Gastroenterology Consultants in Inpatient and Outpatient management of patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
The post holder will have responsibility for the assessment, planning and organisation of a broad range of activities and programmes of care, and the development, implementation and evaluation of individualised care needs.
The post holder will participate in clinical audit in this specialised area, ensuring development and progression of practices and guidelines within this environment.
The post holder will be accountable for their nursing practices delivered to the patient and will be responsible for their own professional development, adhering to the policies and protocol of the Trust and the regulatory body for the nurse (NMC).
The post holder will provide specialist clinical support, advice and information to the highestpossible standard of evidence based, patient-centered care for patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The post holder will play a significant role in setting and maintaining clinical standards and guidelines, ensuring the provision of an effective, caring and compassionate service is provided to patients across both sites.
The post holder is required to work as an autonomous practitioner, provide leadership, and be a source of clinical expertise and professional advice. The post holder will work closely with the Gastroenterology Consultants and be responsible for the specialised nursing management of a defined specialist nurse caseload within which professional and clinical leadership skills will be demonstrated.
The role requires practice that involves higher levels of judgement and clinical decision-making and therefore the post holder must keep up to date with professional and clinical developments in nursing and the specialist areas of care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse Part 1 or 12
* Recent post qualification or equivalent experience in acute setting
* Demonstrates professional updating of knowledge in past one/two years
* Teaching qualification ENB 998 or City & Guilds 730 or equivalent
Desirable
* First degree or willingness to undertake
* IBD qualification or willingness to undertake
Knowledge
Essential
* Experience of Gastroenterology Nursing at band 5 or above
* Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility / competence
* Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management
* Evidence of research based practice
* Experience with Clinical audit
* Evidence in changing practice and project management
Desirable
* Evidence of knowledge of Inflammatory Bowel Disease including the phenotypes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse Part 1 or 12
* Recent post qualification or equivalent experience in acute setting
* Demonstrates professional updating of knowledge in past one/two years
* Teaching qualification ENB 998 or City & Guilds 730 or equivalent
Desirable
* First degree or willingness to undertake
* IBD qualification or willingness to undertake
Knowledge
Essential
* Experience of Gastroenterology Nursing at band 5 or above
* Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility / competence
* Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management
* Evidence of research based practice
* Experience with Clinical audit
* Evidence in changing practice and project management
Desirable
* Evidence of knowledge of Inflammatory Bowel Disease including the phenotypes
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Guildford
GU2 7XX
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Employer name
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Guildford
GU2 7XX
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