Specialist Nurse - Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Band 6

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Advanced Practice Team for a Band 6 Specialist Nurses. This is a permanent post. The IBD team has recently seen a significant expansion with the addition of a Consultant Nurse and a biologics coordinator.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills and a passion and commitment to provide high quality, evidence based care for this group of patients.

The team work across county, managing a busy Advice line service and a large cohort of patients on Biologics. They run Rapid Access and drug counselling clinics and provide support to the Gastroenterology ward and the Medical Day Unit., To assess patients' individual needs; planning, implementing, and evaluating care through the provision of direct clinical care that is evidence-based.

Manage an Adviceline offering support, advice and information

Manage a blood monitoring service for patients on immunosuppressants and biologics

Conduct nurse-led clinics

Provide support for in-patients

Provide support and education to the Gastroenterology ward and Medical Day Unit

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.