Overview
We are looking to recruit a Clinical Specialist Nurse to work within the IBD service within Gastroenterology in the Medicine Division. The team consists of 5 Luminal Consultants, 1 Nurse Consultant and 2 IBD Specialist nurses. The successful candidate must be highly motivated and organised, with effective communication skills, able to work independently and as part of a team to ensure high quality patient care. This role is an ideal starting position for developing nursing skills within the specialty of Irritable Bowel Disease. The role will be based across Monday–Friday 9–5pm.
For informal discussions please contact us to discuss this role further. The Nurse Specialist will provide support for the patient and family from diagnosis of IBD through treatment and throughout the care journey, using advanced communication and psychological assessment skills to identify and alleviate psychological distress, including onward referral to other agencies as appropriate. See attached Job Description for further information about the Clinical Nurse Specialist-IBD position available at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (WUTH).
Responsibilities
* Provide support for patients and families from diagnosis through treatment and the care journey in IBD.
* Utilise advanced communication and psychological assessment skills to identify psychological distress and assess needs for onward referral to other agencies and disciplines as appropriate.
* Collaborate with the Gastroenterology team to ensure high quality patient care.
* Work across a Monday–Friday schedule as specified.
Additional Information
* General information about applying via apps.trac.jobs and tracking application progress.
* Check email regularly (including junk/spam) for communication about the application process.
* By applying, you consent to Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust viewing and managing the information contained in the application.
* DBS information: the applicant is responsible for DBS application costs, deducted from salary following starting in post; standard and enhanced options listed with potential administration fees. Registered with the DBS Update Service encouraged.
* Apprenticeship eligibility: eligibility assessed case by case per government funding rules.
* Right to work/sponsorship: UK work eligibility verified; sponsorship not guaranteed for all roles; visa sponsorship assessed under UK Home Office guidelines.
* Safeguarding: adherence to safeguarding policies and mandatory training including Protecting Vulnerable People.
* Organisational context: Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust details and contact information as applicable.
Qualifications
* Qualified nurse with relevant experience in a clinical setting; experience in IBD or related gastroenterology services is desirable.
* Strong communication, organisational, and independent working skills; ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
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