Inflammatory Bowel Disease Nurse Specialist | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 08 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 Per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 November 2025 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7537859/430-MED25-225A |
Summary
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Nurse Specialist
Department: Gastroenterology
Band 6 £38,682 - £46,580 Per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Band 6 Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Nurse to join our supportive Gastroenterology team at Milton Keynes University Hospital. This role focuses on delivering specialist care to patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, including nurse-led clinics, patient education, and coordination of treatment plans. You will work closely with consultants, dietitians, and pharmacists to ensure holistic, evidence-based care.
We welcome applications from nurses with experience in gastroenterology, chronic disease management, or other specialties. Transferable skills such as patient advocacy, clinical assessment, care planning, and excellent communication are essential. A genuine passion for improving the lives of people with IBD, alongside a proactive and empathetic approach, will be key to success in this role. Previous experience in service development or audit is desirable but not essential.
Development Opportunities
This role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth, including access to specialist IBD training, mentorship, and leadership development. You will be encouraged to pursue further qualifications and contribute to service innovation, research, and quality improvement initiatives within the department.
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The post holder will be an effective role model, demonstrating experience in management of patients with IBD and act as a resource to other health care professionals. Act as a patient advocate by providing information to enable patients to make informed choices about their health care, participate in the maintenance of the IBD telephone helpline for patients to include appropriate referral and feedback procedures carry out parallel nurse led clinics with Gastroenterologist. Acting as a specialist clinical expert within the Trust providing advice and information as required. Demonstrating commitment to research and evidence based practice to improve patient centred care, adhering to the NMC code of professional conduct and scope of professional practice at all times.
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Clinical Practice
• Act as an effective role model, demonstrating expertise in the management of patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and serving as a resource for other healthcare professionals.
• Provide specialist, holistic care for patients with IBD, including comprehensive assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
Research and Audit
• Participate in audit, service evaluation, and research activities related to IBD as required.
• Support and advise patients involved in clinical research trials, collaborating closely with the research team.
Management and Organisational Role
• The post holder will: Support and educate nursing and junior medical staff caring for inpatients with IBD, providing expert advice and promoting evidence-based practice.
• Take responsibility for own personal and professional growth, maintaining a Personal Professional Portfolio as a record of professional development experiences.
Professional Development and Education
• Support and educate nursing and junior medical staff caring for inpatients with IBD, providing expert advice and promoting evidence-based practice
• Take responsibility for personal and professional growth, maintaining a Personal Professional Portfolio as a record of development
Health and Safety
Moving & Handling
• Ensure all procedures are carried out correctly.
• Follow best practice guidelines.
Quality
• Maintain accurate, clear, and timely documentation using electronic health record systems.
• Organise, prioritise, and adapt workload effectively to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
Equality and Diversity
• Treat everyone with dignity and respect.
• Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals.
Information Processing
• Maintain accurate information on the computer system as required.
• Maintain accurate PDR records.
Governance
The post holder will operate at all times to high standards of probity. This will include compliance with:
• Health and safety regulations
• All policies and procedures approved by the Trust
Information Governance
• To be fully aware of and committed to all Policies, Procedures and Initiatives relating to Information Governance - this will include, but not limited to, Data Quality improvements, Confidentiality and Information Security
• Safeguard and ensure the quality of information, maintaining confidentiality and data security.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
This advert closes on Wednesday 22 Oct 2025