Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job overview

Join Our Dynamic Inflammatory Bowel Disease Team

Are you a passionate and driven individual looking to make a difference in the world of healthcare? We’re on the hunt for a dedicated team player to become an integral part of our vibrant Inflammatory Bowel Disease unit at Fairfield General Hospital.

About the Role: In this exciting position, you’ll collaborate with our friendly and supportive team while navigating through various sites each day to maximise your impact. Your commitment and work ethic are key as you provide essential support to patients and contribute to groundbreaking care that transforms lives.

What We Offer:

• A fulfilling career path within a cutting-edge team
• Collaborative environment that values your contributions
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, be challenged, and help us pave the way for innovative IBD treatment, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and be part of an inspiring journey.

Main duties of the job

If you are a compassionate and organised nurse ready to make a difference in the lives of patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) then we’re seeking a dedicated individual to join our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Advocacy: Represent and support patients during IBD multi-disciplinary team meetings and virtual biologics discussions
• Policy Awareness: Adhere to relevant clinical policies, ensuring best practices for yourself and colleagues
• Effective Planning: Organise daily activities, transitioning seamlessly between clinics, wards, and managing the IBD Flareline on rotation
• High-Quality Care: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for IBD patients to ensure exceptional service
• Empathetic Communication: Deliver sensitive information regarding blood-borne virus screenings and biologic therapy with compassion
• Independent Care: Provide high-level nursing for complex patients with minimal supervision, collaborating with senior team members as necessary
• Patient Education: Offer guidance on chronic disease management, complex therapies, and health promotion, including smoking cessation
• Treatment Monitoring: Oversee patients on high-cost biologic medications to ensure optimal care

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk