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Job summary

Main area
Gastroenterology
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
408-25-923
Employer
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Arrowe Park Hospital
Town
Wirral
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/11/2025 23:59

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Clinical Nurse Specialist-IBD

Band 6

 

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Job overview

We are looking to recruit a Clinical Specialist Nurse to work within the IBD service within Gastroenterology in the Medicine Division. 

The team consists of 5 Luminal Consultants, 1 Nurse Consultant and 2 IBD Specialist nurses.

The successful candidate must be a highly motivated and organised individual, who can communicate effectively.  You will be expected to  work well independently and as part of a team to ensure high quality of patient care.

This role is an ideal starting position for anyone who wants to develop their nursing skills within the specialty of Irritable Bowel Disease. The role will be based across Monday-Friday 9-5pm.

For an informal discussions please contact us to discuss this role further.

Main duties of the job

The Nurse Specialist will provide support for the patient and family from diagnosis of IBD through treatment and throughout the care journey. Using advanced communication and psychological assessment skills the CNS will aim to assess and alleviate the psychological distress for IBD patients and their families, including identification of need for onward referral to other agencies and disciplines as appropriate

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Clinical Nurse Specialist-IBD position available at WUTH

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential criteria
  • Registered General Nurse
  • First level degree or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Post Basic Qualification in Cancer/Palliative Care
  • Recognised Teaching qualification
  • Clinical diagnostics
  • Nurse Prescribing
  • Advanced Communication skills training
  • Psychological Skills Training (HNA)
  • Urology Cancer Specific qualification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable Experience within cancer /speciality
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • IT Literate
Desirable criteria
  • Previous CNS Experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Vanessa King
Job title
Associate Director of Nursing-Medicine
Email address
[email protected]
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