Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 IBD Biologics Nurse to work within the Gastroenterology Department. You will regularly work cross site within the Trust in collaboration with the IBD Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pharmacists and Gastroenterologists. The IBD Specialist Nursing Team provides information, education and support to patients with IBD, supporting self-management where appropriate, but providing rapid access to advice, treatment and care as a clinical priority. The IBD Nursing Team support a telephone service for patients, and hold independent nurse-led clinics. The Team also offer inpatient IBD Nurse support, co-ordinate the management of patients receiving biologic therapies and facilitate and follow up the multi-disciplinary team meetings. You should have experience in providing care to patients with a diagnosis of Inflammatory bowel disease, with the ability to plan, assess, implement and evaluate patient care. It is essential for you to possess excellent interpersonal skills along with a willingness to learn, with the ability to work effectively and efficiently independently or as part of a team. You should also have an interest in further developing your pharmacology knowledge, and a willingness to engage in research and audit. Main duties of the job The biologics specialist nurse role will have an overview of the management of IBD, but particular emphasis will be patients requiring biologic/ immuno-modulator therapy for their inflammatory bowel disease. They will be responsible for the provision of nurse led clinics .in-patient services and the maintenance of the advice line for this client group. In addition the post holder will contribute to service development through education, research and audit About us Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do. We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in. Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families. If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together Please now add a paragraph about your department- Introduce the team, atmosphere, benefits, etc to really sell your area Date posted 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 223-IBD-124 Job locations Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Mytton Oak Road Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this job role please see full job description and person specification for suitability. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this job role please see full job description and person specification for suitability. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN Specialist Inflammatory Bowel Disease or equivalent relevant experience Educated to degree level or equivalent experience. Desirable Specialist Inflammatory Bowel Disease Course E.g. Gastroenterology (Essential for band 7) Advanced physical assessment skills and course Non-medical prescribing course Knowledge, Behavious and Experience Essential Post-registration experience within the speciality or equivalent experience Proven relevant experience within the gastroenterology service in relation to IBD. An awareness and understanding of national and local issues relevant to speciality. Desirable Involvement in Nursing audit and Research Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team caring for patients with inflammatory bowel disease needs Experience of developing policies / protocols (Essential for band 7) Skills Essential Knowledge of current initiatives and developments related to speciality Ability to organise, plan and prioritise workload to meet deadlines Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting within and outside the Trust. Ability to work across both Trust sites with current valid driving licence Desirable Knowledge of performance measures relating to the speciality Report writing and presentation skills Microsoft office PC and SEMA Pas skills. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN Specialist Inflammatory Bowel Disease or equivalent relevant experience Educated to degree level or equivalent experience. Desirable Specialist Inflammatory Bowel Disease Course E.g. Gastroenterology (Essential for band 7) Advanced physical assessment skills and course Non-medical prescribing course Knowledge, Behavious and Experience Essential Post-registration experience within the speciality or equivalent experience Proven relevant experience within the gastroenterology service in relation to IBD. An awareness and understanding of national and local issues relevant to speciality. Desirable Involvement in Nursing audit and Research Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team caring for patients with inflammatory bowel disease needs Experience of developing policies / protocols (Essential for band 7) Skills Essential Knowledge of current initiatives and developments related to speciality Ability to organise, plan and prioritise workload to meet deadlines Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting within and outside the Trust. Ability to work across both Trust sites with current valid driving licence Desirable Knowledge of performance measures relating to the speciality Report writing and presentation skills Microsoft office PC and SEMA Pas skills. 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 The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Address Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Mytton Oak Road Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)