Job summary We are seeking a highly committed and motivated band 7 IBD nurse specialist to join our IBD multidisciplinary team working across two sites here at Warrington and Halton teaching hospital. The post requires an enthusiastic and motivated individual with advanced clinical skills and non-medical prescriber who can work autonomously and as a key member of the IBD MDT The role involves assessing and initiating treatment plans, virtual and face to face nurse led clinics, educational clinics, managing a busy telephone advice line and email service and inpatient support. Providing education and supporting IBD patients and their families to understand and to manage their condition is integral to the role. Main duties of the job IBD is a very complex disease that can affect many aspects of a patient's life, it is an area of increasing research and so care of these patients is evolving each year and the nursing service must be able to react and adapt to these changes. A commitment to individualized evidence-based patient care and the ability to act sensitively with empathy as well as possessing excellent communication and interpersonal skills is essential. You will be supported by a professional multidisciplinary team. If you feel you have the necessary skills and wish to be part of this friendly professional team, we would be glad to receive your application, informal visits are welcomed About us Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn. Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs. Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs. A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019. We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do. Date posted 21 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 Reference number 370-NAM7GAS-1235-A Job locations Warrington Hospital Lovely Lane Warrington WA5 1QG Job description Job responsibilities To provide clinical nursing advice, education and leadership within the speciality To act as a source of expertise, advice and knowledge for patients, carers and healthcare professionals To work within the multi disciplinary team in the provision of optimal care throughout all aspects of the patients care pathway and inall clinical settings Delivery of high quality patient care, acting as nursing role model for nursing practiceacross the speciality, CBU and Trust. For a full list of duties and responsibilities please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Job description Job responsibilities To provide clinical nursing advice, education and leadership within the speciality To act as a source of expertise, advice and knowledge for patients, carers and healthcare professionals To work within the multi disciplinary team in the provision of optimal care throughout all aspects of the patients care pathway and inall clinical settings Delivery of high quality patient care, acting as nursing role model for nursing practiceacross the speciality, CBU and Trust. For a full list of duties and responsibilities please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Experience Essential Significant experience in speciality Desirable Evidence of Leadership qualification Demonstrates dissemination of own knowledge to others Counselling certificate Advanced Communication Course Evidence of personal and professional development Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse 1st Level Current MNC registration (Adult) First level Degree in Health related subject (or equivalent) Independent Nurse Prescriber Advanced Clinical Assessment Skills Recognised mentorship and preceptorship certificate Desirable Relevant Post Grad or Management Qualification Recognised Speciality qualifications specific job requirements Essential Positive and flexible attitude Self -motivated, proactive and innovative Commitment to customer focused care Self-aware and resilient Ability to deliver education to all health care professional Committed to learning through reflective practice Honesty and Integrity Listening and Communication Supportive and Approachable Leads by example and is selfaware OTHER Desirable Evidence of Leadership qualification Demonstrates dissemination of own knowledge to others Counselling certificate Advanced Communication Course Evidence of personal and professional development Experience of leadership skills knowledge and competancies Essential Has participated in service development and implementation of change Understanding and appreciation of diversity Knowledge and understanding of governance arrangements and standards in the NHS and the wider health and social care economy A high level of communication skills, to include but not exclusively, mediation, negotiation, consultation, facilitation, presentation, training and coaching skills using well developed interpersonal skills to influence, inform, reconcile differences and resolve conflicts Research information and use audit skills to applying findings to influence practice and develop business cases/plans Ability to undertake a comprehensive medical history Analyse data and information, including preparing responses to issues, weighing risks and forming judgements often within tight timescales Ability to prepare and deliver presentations Experience as clinical supervisor Intermediate IT skills IT literate and able to use standard office software and bespoke systems. Knowledge of professional and NHS issues Work in an environment with frequent interruptions, and within stressful, unpredictable situations including responding to and solving urgent and emergency situations day to day Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting Experience teaching and assessing students, support staff and peers Desirable Ability to undertake a comprehensive medical history Analyse data and information, including preparing responses to issues, weighing risks and forming judgements often within tight timescales Ability to prepare and deliver presentations Experience as clinical supervisor intermediate IT skills Person Specification Experience Essential Significant experience in speciality Desirable Evidence of Leadership qualification Demonstrates dissemination of own knowledge to others Counselling certificate Advanced Communication Course Evidence of personal and professional development Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse 1st Level Current MNC registration (Adult) First level Degree in Health related subject (or equivalent) Independent Nurse Prescriber Advanced Clinical Assessment Skills Recognised mentorship and preceptorship certificate Desirable Relevant Post Grad or Management Qualification Recognised Speciality qualifications specific job requirements Essential Positive and flexible attitude Self -motivated, proactive and innovative Commitment to customer focused care Self-aware and resilient Ability to deliver education to all health care professional Committed to learning through reflective practice Honesty and Integrity Listening and Communication Supportive and Approachable Leads by example and is selfaware OTHER Desirable Evidence of Leadership qualification Demonstrates dissemination of own knowledge to others Counselling certificate Advanced Communication Course Evidence of personal and professional development Experience of leadership skills knowledge and competancies Essential Has participated in service development and implementation of change Understanding and appreciation of diversity Knowledge and understanding of governance arrangements and standards in the NHS and the wider health and social care economy A high level of communication skills, to include but not exclusively, mediation, negotiation, consultation, facilitation, presentation, training and coaching skills using well developed interpersonal skills to influence, inform, reconcile differences and resolve conflicts Research information and use audit skills to applying findings to influence practice and develop business cases/plans Ability to undertake a comprehensive medical history Analyse data and information, including preparing responses to issues, weighing risks and forming judgements often within tight timescales Ability to prepare and deliver presentations Experience as clinical supervisor Intermediate IT skills IT literate and able to use standard office software and bespoke systems. Knowledge of professional and NHS issues Work in an environment with frequent interruptions, and within stressful, unpredictable situations including responding to and solving urgent and emergency situations day to day Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting Experience teaching and assessing students, support staff and peers Desirable Ability to undertake a comprehensive medical history Analyse data and information, including preparing responses to issues, weighing risks and forming judgements often within tight timescales Ability to prepare and deliver presentations Experience as clinical supervisor intermediate IT 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 Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT Address Warrington Hospital Lovely Lane Warrington WA5 1QG Employer's website https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)