Job Description
Job summary An exciting position has arisen for a band 5 Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Staff Nurse from Mark's Hospital. St. Mark's Hospital is an internationally renowned centre of excellence located within London North West University Healthcare (LNWUH) NHS Trust.This post is a great opportunity to work within this specialty and gain experience, knowledge and skillsto work towards anIBD Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role. The successful applicant will be part of the IBD Nursing team at St. Mark's Hospital. The nursing team works closely with the wider IBD Multi disciplinary team (MDT). The post holder will be provided with support to develop within the specialty and role, with access to supervision, and formal and informal education provided by the IBD CNS team. LNWUH NHS Trust is London's largest NHS Specialist Trust dedicated to acute community healthcare. We offer opportunities for leadership, training and career advancement. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact: c.rejee@nhs.net Main duties of the job The post holder is expected to provide: Nursing care and support in the administration of treatments within the Inflammatory (IBD) bowel disease day care unit To support the IBD Nursing team in providing a unified approach to high standards of patient care delivering the biologics service, within the clinical area. To take charge/deputise regularly of the clinical area in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility. To support an environment that promotes excellence in nursing practice and empowers staff to develop high levels of clinical skills and autonomy. Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families. About us London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Date posted 28 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £34,521 to £41,956 a year pa incl Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 337-NP-8746AC Job locations St Mark's Hospital at Central Middlesex Hospital Acton Lane London NW10 7NS Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for full role duties and responsibilities Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for full role duties and responsibilities Person Specification Skills, Abilities and Attributes Essential Cannulation and intravenous drug administration competencies completed Good Health/attendance record Works well within a team and capable of working autonomously as the role requires Willing to progress within the role Desirable Undertaking clinical supervision Education & Qualifications Essential RGN Registered with NMC Desirable post registration experience Working towards BSc in Inflammatory Bowel Disease/GI Nursing or other relevant field Knowledge & Experience Essential Experience of managing own workload and competent in prioritising workload Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills Desirable Relevant post registration experience in GI/Surgical/Colorectal nursing Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues related to GI/Surgical nursing Advanced knowledge of the GI tract anatomy, physiology and disease processes Person Specification Skills, Abilities and Attributes Essential Cannulation and intravenous drug administration competencies completed Good Health/attendance record Works well within a team and capable of working autonomously as the role requires Willing to progress within the role Desirable Undertaking clinical supervision Education & Qualifications Essential RGN Registered with NMC Desirable post registration experience Working towards BSc in Inflammatory Bowel Disease/GI Nursing or other relevant field Knowledge & Experience Essential Experience of managing own workload and competent in prioritising workload Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills Desirable Relevant post registration experience in GI/Surgical/Colorectal nursing Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues related to GI/Surgical nursing Advanced knowledge of the GI tract anatomy, physiology and disease processes 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. 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. 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 London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Address St Mark's Hospital at Central Middlesex Hospital Acton Lane London NW10 7NS Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Address St Mark's Hospital at Central Middlesex Hospital Acton Lane London NW10 7NS Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab). Location : St Mark's Hospital at Central Middlesex Hospital, Acton Lane, NW10 7NS London, United Kingdom