Inflammatory Bowel Disease Nurse Specialist | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,810 - £54,710 pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | Dorset, BH7 7DW |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7720136/153-ME05492 |
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our well established IBD Specialist Nursing Team within the Gastroenterology Department at UHD. In line with the exciting changes at UHD, the successful candidate will be expected to work cross site if needed.
We are looking for a highly motivated, confident and enthusiastic nurse who will be an integral part of our supportive IBD nursing service. A nurse prescriber (NMP) is desirable but not essential.
The successful applicant will work closely with the current IBD Nursing team and MDT to provide excellent, specialised nursing care and support for patients with IBD. Duties will include participation in nurse clinics and virtual outpatient, telephone and biologic reviews.
The successful applicant will need to have Gastroenterology, IBD or related experience, with excellent communication and IT skills. You should be self-motivated with the ability to work under your own initiative, in collaboration with the MDT team.
This is a part-time permanent position offered at 31.5 hours however alternative hours can be considered. The post will suit a dynamic and motivated nurse with a desire to develop their clinical skills in this area, providing an excellent opportunity to do so within an established IBD specialist nursing team.
This role requires an active UK NMC Registration + NMP
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospital
Interview Date: 25th February 2026
You will provide comprehensive clinical assessment, advice, education and support to patients to promote self-care in IBD disease and medications management. You will implement early investigations, changes in treatment/medication and facilitate rapid access to secondary care services as the primary point of contact for patients, relatives, carers and clinicians, in relation to the management of IBD.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
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To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
This advert closes on Friday 13 Feb 2026
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