Job reference: 263877
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 16/11/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Ninewells Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Department: Gastroenterology/Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Tayside

Nurse Specialist in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)/Nutrition
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, forward-thinking UK NMC Registered Nurse to join the IBD/Nutrition Nursing Team within NHS Tayside. You will be responsible for the assessment and care of patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease and complex nutrition. You will run Nurse led clinics and provide support to inpatient. You will act as a source of highly developed specialist expertise, and provide education and advice to patients, carers, and other healthcare professionals.

You will work alongside other clinical colleagues within this specialty to provide expert high-quality care and clinical treatment. You will participate in audit and research projects related to patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Nutrition. You will also be responsible for the development of teaching sessions and educational materials.

You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You should also be able to demonstrate an ability to learn, be able to use your initiative and have a flexible approach to work. Evidence of continuing professional development is essential.

The applicant would be supported to undertake the Nurse Prescribing and Clinical Assessment Module once fully established into the service and at an appropriate level.

Applicants should be educated to degree level and be registered on Sub Part 1 of the UK NMC Register, entry code RN1/RNA and demonstrate evidence of a high level of clinical expertise. Extensive post registration knowledge and clinical experience in a range of specialities is essential.

Informal enquiries
If you have the ability to take on new challenges and are interested in this post, please make informal inquiries to Julie Fyall, IBD Nurse Specialist or Consultant Mairi McLean. An informal visit/telephone discussion to find out about this role would be highly recommended.

For more information and to arrange a meeting, e-mail Julie.fyall@nhs.scot & Mairi.mclean@nhs.scot

Hours of work: 36 hours per week x2 posts

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