Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The closing date is 14 August 2026

Job summary
The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner who will be expected to take an active role in the respond, stabilise and make safe element of acute care pathways by delivery of advanced assessment, and the management and treatment of patients over 18 years of age patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) referred to IBD Hot Clinic.

Main duties of the job
The Advanced Practitioner role, within the IBD service, will provide comprehensive healthcare sensitive to the needs of the population, including advanced clinical assessments, history taking, diagnosis, plan and deliver treatment, prescribe and evaluate. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team and across the GIMS single managed service, the post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating the delivery of urgent health care needs of people with IBD with an exacerbation of their disease within the IBD Hot clinic at risk of hospitalisation.

The post holder will provide specialised in-reach to the Emergency Department to triage, assess and input as an independent practitioner to patients with an exacerbation of their IBD. The focus will be to prevent unnecessary acute hospital admissions and enable patients to remain safely and supported at home and prevent premature admissions or readmissions.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 31 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 349-MRI-8064782-RL4
Job locations: Manchester roayal infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

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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.

Diversity Matters
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. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MSC in Advanced Practice
• Relevant professional health degree
• Specialist Practitioner
• Evidence of recent CPD
• Independent non-medical prescriber
• Current registration with NMC

Desirable

• If already an 8a ANP, previous experience of inflammatory bowel disease although the candidate will undergo and intense period of training in this area

Skills & Knowledge
Essential

• Advanced clinical skills Able to work as an autonomous practitioner
• Able to demonstrate care which reflects evidence based practice
• Can demonstrate experience of acute disease management and crisis care
• Communication skills including presentation skills
• Leadership skills with ability to engage and deliver change through negotiation and partnership working
• Management skills with team building abilities
• IT skills
• Ability to manage complexity and develop and sustain partnership working with both individuals and across organisations
• Ability to manage high pressured situations
• Able to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role

Desirable

• Competent in databases and spread sheets

Training & Experience
Essential

• Substantial post registration experience
• Leadership experience at Band 7 or above
• Proven experience of working as an independent practitioner
• In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation
• Experience of leading, planning and completing audit / research
• Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff across the multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD
• Evidence of involvement in the development of protocols and clinical audit

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Professor of Nursing IBD
Karen Kemp
karen.kemp@mft.nhs.uk