Clinical Nurse Specialist Inflammatory bowel disease

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced clinical practitioner with a high level of skill and theoretical knowledge. The purpose of this role is to provide specialist nursing care, advice, guidance and leadership, and to take responsibility for a specialist nursing service.

You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidenced-based nursing care and provide expert advice and clinical practice.

You will work autonomously and manage your own workload as a lead specialist in your area, provide specialist education and training to staff.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will practice autonomously, demonstrating expert problem solving and clinical decision-making skills while demonstrating accountability and responsibility (NES).

Assessing, managing, delivering and co-ordinating the plan of care for patients utilising the effective and efficient use of resources

You will undertake investigations driven by protocol and within your competence. Interpret results and act accordingly.

Providing specialist, expert clinical knowledge to clinical colleagues, patients and carers/relatives.

Assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and directing care / interventions and evaluating effectiveness (NES).

You will delegate the delivery of care where appropriate in line with NHS Wales’ delegation framework and NMC Code of Professional Practice (2018).

Undertaking clinical sessions in a variety of clinical areas across HDUHB. Following the necessary training and competencies, the post holder will be required to perform highly specialised physical and clinical skills where accuracy is of paramount importance in accordance with departmental policies.

You will undertake home visits as necessary.

Undertaking non-medical prescribing – following successful completion of the relevant nonmedical prescribing course.

You will undertake patient specific education with patients and relatives

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Interviews will be held on 28/09/2026

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable