Job summary Working alongside the existing IBD and Gastroenterology CNS Team to provide evidence based and quality care for those with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and some Gastroenterology conditions / diseases in North Derbyshire. This post is regulated by the Protection of Children Act 1999 and the Care Standards Act 2000. Successful candidates will be subject to a check by the Criminal Records Bureau and any other such checks required by legislation, and applicants will be required to consent to the disclosure of information under any such legislation. Main duties of the job IBD Advice Line / email service. Monitoring of blood results. Liaise with the appropriate Consultant as appropriate. Help co-ordinate Biologic patients' care on the Medical Day Case Unit. Review of patients attending Medical Day Case for Biologic treatments as necessary. Communicate effectively with members of the IBD MDT and the wider IBD Team including GPs. Review / support IBD inpatients. Assist with the IBD Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, prepping medical notes and ensuring the agreed outcomes are achieved and the patients communicated with. Assist with and work towards running the weekly IBD telephone clinic. Work towards face-to-face IBD clinics and review of patients independently. Assist with preparation of medical notes and attend the monthly Virtual Biologic MDT (IBDVC), and agreed outcomes communicated with the patients appropriately. Input the Blueteq System (high-cost drugs database). Assist with the IBD audit and service improvement initiatives. IBD Health Education and Promotion - ensuring all resource material is up to date, sustained and displayed appropriately. Support newly diagnosed patients in the Endoscopy Department as necessary. About us As colleagues, we will always be guided by our Proud to CARE values : Compassion: Treating everyone with kindness - welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values. Ambition : Aspiring to be the best - reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people's health and wellbeing. Respect: Valuing and appreciating everyone - listening, learning, and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits. Encouragement: Opportunities for all - supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future. Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Secondment Working pattern Part-time Reference number 166-MEC-6878993 Job locations Chesterfield Royal Hopsital Calow Chesterfield S44 5BL Job description Job responsibilities Gastroenterology Potential to work alongside the Advanced Gastroenterology CNS to develop skills and knowledge to deliver nurse led clinics for those with coeliac disease and other conditions such as Barretts oesophagus if needed. To gain knowledge on the capsule endoscopy service and support where appropriate if needed and desire to develop this skill. Monitoring of bloods (as appropriate). Education and Training Demonstrates high level clinical and research skills through breadth and depth of knowledge. Has completed or is willing to complete qualifications that are relevant to the role. To maintain competency to practice through continuing professional development. Takes personal responsibility for lifelong learning and personal development through clinical supervision, yearly appraisal and actively engaging with learning and development opportunities. To assess and provide appropriate advice and education to patients and carers to assist in their understanding of the disease and the management of symptoms. To identify educational needs of colleagues and others to ensure continuity of approach to symptom management and psychosocial support. Management and Leadership To act as a role model demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership to others. Collates and records quantitative and qualitative data to provide evidence of productivity, outcomes and quality through audit and research. Contributes to the development, management and promotion of the service ensuring the delivery of high-quality cost-effective care. Promotes patient and public involvement within the sphere of practice. Participates in in-service review, contributing expertise and experience to identify service development needs and determine priorities for improving services. Organises and manages a clinical caseload and provides day-to-day management for those with IBD and Gastroenterology diseases / conditions. To maintain an accurate and effective record keeping system in line with policy and procedure. Works to statutory and local guidelines and policies. Together with the IBD Clinical Nurse Specialist, the Advanced IBD Clinical Nurse Specialist and other team members, take responsibility for building a cohesive MDT. Communication and Relationship Skills To establish close liaison and communication with and between all disciplines involved in the care of patients with IBD and Gastroenterology diseases / conditions, and their families. Contributes to the organising of patient case MDTs where appropriate. Be highly motivated and committed to the role and demonstrate effective communication skills both within the organisation and externally where required. Communicates effectively to positively encourage and share good practice and ensure lessons are learned from incident reporting, significant events, patient and carer feedback, and staff feedback, and are shared and used to inform policy, guidance and best practice. Personal Development To maintain and develop knowledge and skills for the role of Gastroenterology CNS, ensuring an awareness of priorities and targets. To participate in the evaluation of their effectiveness through the appraisal process, identifying and acting upon development needs. Job description Job responsibilities Gastroenterology Potential to work alongside the Advanced Gastroenterology CNS to develop skills and knowledge to deliver nurse led clinics for those with coeliac disease and other conditions such as Barretts oesophagus if needed. To gain knowledge on the capsule endoscopy service and support where appropriate if needed and desire to develop this skill. Monitoring of bloods (as appropriate). Education and Training Demonstrates high level clinical and research skills through breadth and depth of knowledge. Has completed or is willing to complete qualifications that are relevant to the role. To maintain competency to practice through continuing professional development. Takes personal responsibility for lifelong learning and personal development through clinical supervision, yearly appraisal and actively engaging with learning and development opportunities. To assess and provide appropriate advice and education to patients and carers to assist in their understanding of the disease and the management of symptoms. To identify educational needs of colleagues and others to ensure continuity of approach to symptom management and psychosocial support. Management and Leadership To act as a role model demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership to others. Collates and records quantitative and qualitative data to provide evidence of productivity, outcomes and quality through audit and research. Contributes to the development, management and promotion of the service ensuring the delivery of high-quality cost-effective care. Promotes patient and public involvement within the sphere of practice. Participates in in-service review, contributing expertise and experience to identify service development needs and determine priorities for improving services. Organises and manages a clinical caseload and provides day-to-day management for those with IBD and Gastroenterology diseases / conditions. To maintain an accurate and effective record keeping system in line with policy and procedure. Works to statutory and local guidelines and policies. Together with the IBD Clinical Nurse Specialist, the Advanced IBD Clinical Nurse Specialist and other team members, take responsibility for building a cohesive MDT. Communication and Relationship Skills To establish close liaison and communication with and between all disciplines involved in the care of patients with IBD and Gastroenterology diseases / conditions, and their families. Contributes to the organising of patient case MDTs where appropriate. Be highly motivated and committed to the role and demonstrate effective communication skills both within the organisation and externally where required. Communicates effectively to positively encourage and share good practice and ensure lessons are learned from incident reporting, significant events, patient and carer feedback, and staff feedback, and are shared and used to inform policy, guidance and best practice. Personal Development To maintain and develop knowledge and skills for the role of Gastroenterology CNS, ensuring an awareness of priorities and targets. To participate in the evaluation of their effectiveness through the appraisal process, identifying and acting upon development needs. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential oRGN oFirst level degree or working towards in related subject oEvidence of continued professional development Desirable oEvidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards oExperience of audit and research oNon-Medical Prescribing qualification oAdvanced physical Assessment and Consultation Skills Module oAdvanced communication skills training oTeaching qualification or equivalent Experience Essential oRelevant post registration experience at Band 5 or above in Gastroenterology / IBD care oSkills to implement / facilitate and care for patients / families with complex IBD / Liver and Gastroenterology needs oExperience of multi-professional working oEvidence of advanced communication skills Desirable oPrevious experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist oLeadership and management experience Skills and Knowledge Essential oIT literate oOrganisation and negotiation skills oEffective communication oLeadership and motivational skills oAbility to work autonomously and as part of a team Desirable oTeaching and presentation skills Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential oRGN oFirst level degree or working towards in related subject oEvidence of continued professional development Desirable oEvidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards oExperience of audit and research oNon-Medical Prescribing qualification oAdvanced physical Assessment and Consultation Skills Module oAdvanced communication skills training oTeaching qualification or equivalent Experience Essential oRelevant post registration experience at Band 5 or above in Gastroenterology / IBD care oSkills to implement / facilitate and care for patients / families with complex IBD / Liver and Gastroenterology needs oExperience of multi-professional working oEvidence of advanced communication skills Desirable oPrevious experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist oLeadership and management experience Skills and Knowledge Essential oIT literate oOrganisation and negotiation skills oEffective communication oLeadership and motivational skills oAbility to work autonomously and as part of a team Desirable oTeaching and presentation 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 Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Chesterfield Royal Hopsital Calow Chesterfield S44 5BL Employer's website https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)