Specialist Nurse - Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Job summary

The post holder will be joining an established IBD service based at Wythenshawe hospital, the largest in the UL caring for ~11,000 patients. The post holder will be responsible for providing clinical leadership for the IBD team, supporting service excellence for patient care. The post holder will inspire a culture of compassionate care for IBD patient's for both day case and in- patients, as well as the provision of education.

They will be accountable for the professional practice and development of IBD nursing and patient care.

The post holder will have expert specialist knowledge and provide clinical advice and support for patients with IBD

• Operate autonomously at an advanced level of clinical practice providing research based, compassionate care and advice to all colleagues and managing a caseload effectively.
• Co-ordinate follow up and surveillance of patients at high risk of colon cancer and also those patients at risk of developing osteoporosis following steroid therapy.
• Provide training and supervision to patients receiving subcutaneous therapy and to provide appropriate follow up for these patients.
• Assist the monitoring system for patients receiving immunosuppressant therapy, thus ensuring safe administration of these medications

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Date posted: 07 September 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 349-MRI-8208609-RL3

Job locations: Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Manchester, M23 9LT
, United Kingdom

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.

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