Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nutrition Nurse Specialist to join our existing multi-professional Home Enteral Feeding team . We are looking for a band 6 nurse working 0.5 WTE permanently .
Are you someone who has excellent communication skills who would enjoy a post where you would be based at Nottingham City Hospital and at home but working across Nottinghamshire caring for people at home , care homes and day centres on enteral feeds .
It would be essential that you have a UK driving licence and access to a car to enable you to do the home visits .
Main duties of the job
As a Nutrition Nurse Specialist you will be involved in the management of patients requiring enteral feeds at home . You will work with our existing Nurse Specialist, dietitians and dietetic assistants to facilitate a high quality nutrition service within the Home Enteral Feeding Team.
The post requires you to work independently across Nottinghamshire visiting patients with enteral feeding tube problems . You will however have support from the experienced extended team and work closely with the dietitians and the hospital nutrition nurse specialists .
You will be experienced in the management and insertion of a range of enteral feeding devices and you will lead and facilitate compliance with local and national policy and guidelines. You will support the clinical governance agenda and also support best practice across the service which is a vital element of this role.
About us
With over 17,000 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.Detailed job description and person specificationPlease refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need to possess excellent communication skills and an ability to competently and confidently influence others in the provision of high standards of care for our patients and their families. You will also need to be committed to your own personal development.
Please review the job description and person specification. If you feel you meet the requirements and would like to be part of a dynamic and patient-focused team, this could be the ideal job for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need to possess excellent communication skills and an ability to competently and confidently influence others in the provision of high standards of care for our patients and their families. You will also need to be committed to your own personal development.
Please review the job description and person specification. If you feel you meet the requirements and would like to be part of a dynamic and patient-focused team, this could be the ideal job for you.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level NMC registration
- Portfolio demonstrating continuous personal, professional and academic development
Desirable
- 1st level Degree
- Teaching qualification ENB 998 / 997, City and Guilds 730, FLIPS or equivalent
- Evidence / experience / interest in ethics
- Experience / interest in audit and research
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years registration as a registered nurse / midwife
- Post registration experience
- Supervision of non-registered staff, pre-registration and post basic students
- Evidence of ability to mentor
- Ability to lead change and lead new ways of working
Desirable
- Experience of caring for patients needing enteral and parental nutrition
- Audit or research within the clinical area
- Formal teaching of groups of staff
Communication
Essential
- Able to present and receive complex information within the multi professional team
- Able to convey sensitive information in an empathic manner to staff and patients / clients
- Demonstrate negotiation and influencing skills
- Team player who can initiate, delegate and complete projects
- Can produce timely, accurate written / electronic records and documents
Desirable
- Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
- Demonstrate leadership for the management of change
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex problems/situations and ensure effective interventions are put in place
- Ability to generate and present reports and documents
- Able to independently assess and interpret signs and symptoms and to take appropriate action
- Deal effectively with clinical issues within defined procedures/guidelines
- Demonstrate insight in the use of data to influence patient care and services
Desirable
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to NHS strategy and policy
- Use of clinical benchmarking to influence patient care (Essence of Nursing)
- Evidence of data collection and analysis
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level NMC registration
- Portfolio demonstrating continuous personal, professional and academic development
Desirable
- 1st level Degree
- Teaching qualification ENB 998 / 997, City and Guilds 730, FLIPS or equivalent
- Evidence / experience / interest in ethics
- Experience / interest in audit and research
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years registration as a registered nurse / midwife
- Post registration experience
- Supervision of non-registered staff, pre-registration and post basic students
- Evidence of ability to mentor
- Ability to lead change and lead new ways of working
Desirable
- Experience of caring for patients needing enteral and parental nutrition
- Audit or research within the clinical area
- Formal teaching of groups of staff
Communication
Essential
- Able to present and receive complex information within the multi professional team
- Able to convey sensitive information in an empathic manner to staff and patients / clients
- Demonstrate negotiation and influencing skills
- Team player who can initiate, delegate and complete projects
- Can produce timely, accurate written / electronic records and documents
Desirable
- Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
- Demonstrate leadership for the management of change
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex problems/situations and ensure effective interventions are put in place
- Ability to generate and present reports and documents
- Able to independently assess and interpret signs and symptoms and to take appropriate action
- Deal effectively with clinical issues within defined procedures/guidelines
- Demonstrate insight in the use of data to influence patient care and services
Desirable
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to NHS strategy and policy
- Use of clinical benchmarking to influence patient care (Essence of Nursing)
- Evidence of data collection and analysis
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).