Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse with knowledge of caring for children and young adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) to work with both the Paediatric Gastroenterology service and Adult IBD services at The Royal London Hospital. The successful candidate will require excellent communication skills and will be expected to work autonomously, with the support of the multi-disciplinary team. They will be part of a wider team of clinical nurse specialists in both Paediatrics and Adults. They should have previous CNS experience of caring for patients with IBD and an interest in working with a specialist team. They will demonstrate a willingness to enhance their skills and knowledge to support the IBD Nursing Service and the vision and enthusiasm to contribute to the specialist nursing service and its patients. The IBD service at The Royal London Hospital provides high-quality, patient-focused care to children and young adults with IBD. We are one of only 2 centres with a dedicated Young Adult Clinic, meeting the specific and individual needs of this unique patient group. If you are looking for a new challenge and are a highly motivated paediatric nurse, we would like to hear from you. For further information, please contact Uli Sigg, Team Lead Pain, Gastro, Surgical, Trauma ulrikesiggnhs.net Main duties of the job The Paediatric and Young Adult IBD CNS will deliver a seamless service and provide the highest level of expert nursing care to children and young people with IBD, and their families, in line with agreed standards including the National Service Framework for Children and NICE guidelines. The post holder will be the named professional for the transition process from paediatric to adult IBD services. The post holder will care for patients from the paediatric service and into the young adult IBD service (up to 24 years old). About us Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. Date posted 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inc Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 259-7022912RLH Job locations Royal London Hospital London E1 1FR Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Sick Children's Nurse or Registered RN (Child) Up to date registration with the NMC Evidence of continued professional development. Teaching and assessing qualification. Desirable Certificate or course in IBD Experience Essential Experience of working as a band 6 or above in relevant post Experience of working with children & young people with IBD Desirable Experience of being involved in clinical audit & evaluation. Knowledge Essential Commitment to continuing own professional development. Ability to recognise own needs for support and supervision. Experience as a preceptor/mentor Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and autonomously. Demonstrates and upholds Trust Values Ability to recognise and address barriers to effective communication. Ability to communicate with children, young people, and their families. Skills Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills IT literate including use of Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint Organisational skills - able to incorporate priorities and work to deadlines when required. Ability to facilitate reflective practice and carry out tasks with minimal supervision. Desirable Competent in phlebotomy and cannulation skills. Presentation and teaching skills Other Essential Adaptable & flexible Self-motivated Ability to communicate with a range of people including staff, other professionals, and parents/carer. Demonstrates an enthusiastic, approachable, and friendly manner. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Sick Children's Nurse or Registered RN (Child) Up to date registration with the NMC Evidence of continued professional development. Teaching and assessing qualification. Desirable Certificate or course in IBD Experience Essential Experience of working as a band 6 or above in relevant post Experience of working with children & young people with IBD Desirable Experience of being involved in clinical audit & evaluation. Knowledge Essential Commitment to continuing own professional development. Ability to recognise own needs for support and supervision. Experience as a preceptor/mentor Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and autonomously. Demonstrates and upholds Trust Values Ability to recognise and address barriers to effective communication. Ability to communicate with children, young people, and their families. Skills Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills IT literate including use of Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint Organisational skills - able to incorporate priorities and work to deadlines when required. Ability to facilitate reflective practice and carry out tasks with minimal supervision. Desirable Competent in phlebotomy and cannulation skills. Presentation and teaching skills Other Essential Adaptable & flexible Self-motivated Ability to communicate with a range of people including staff, other professionals, and parents/carer. Demonstrates an enthusiastic, approachable, and friendly manner. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Barts Health NHS Trust Address Royal London Hospital London E1 1FR Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)