Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic registered nurse to work within our Colorectal nursing team.



The purpose of this role will be the provision of specialist support to take responsibility for the care of a caseload of patients having surgical intervention for inflammatory bowel disease requiring surgical specialist nursing care.



To deliver specialist nursing/practitioner care and support to a group of service users diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease who require surgery, by acting as a named keyworker

To deliver, develop and maintain a quality, patient centred pathway of care

Autonomously take responsibility for facilitating the pathway of care for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, who are undergoing surgical treatment

Act as a resource to the wider team

To lead and provide specialist training across functional boundaries, as required



One day per week may be required to support our Colorectal Theatres Team



With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.



Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!



We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.



Please ensure that you familiarise yourself with full and person specification documents attached to this advert.