Job summary
Nutritional Nurse
Band 7
37.5 hrs
Permanent
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, committed
individual in a new post to join our established nutrition support team at
Worcestershire Acute NHS Trust.
You will be required to give specialist clinical care, support and advice for patients requiring both enteral and parenteral nutrition support; advanced knowledge and skills on feeding device insertion techniques and methods of administration, to include liaising with and referring to other healthcare professionals as required.
This also includes clinical triage of PEG referrals,
being an integral part of the nutrition MDT and facilitating tube placements.
Excellent communication skills are essential and the
ability to manage a caseload and work independently is crucial.
This will be a countywide appointment; however, the
majority of surgical services and Gastroenterology are based on the Worcester
Site.
Although prior experience as a nutrition nurse is
desirable; applicants with relevant experience in related areas such as
endoscopy, ITU, gastroenterology and surgical wards are encouraged to apply.
For further enquiries please contact:
Natalie Tayler, Nutrition Clinical Nurse Specialist Email: natalie.tayler@nhs.net / Tel:01905 760136.
Or Dr Thea Haldane - Tel: 01905 733118.
Main duties of the job
You will also be required to oversee TPN administration and work closely with other members of the nutrition support team. This will also include providing telephone support to patients, their carers and GPs in the community with tube problems to avoid A and E attendance.
As well as being a resource to all disciplines on matters pertaining to nutrition, you will be required to undertake audit, training and education, quality and risk management.
About us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large
acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute
services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a
larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from
three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our
caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred
care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to
work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our
everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are proud to have achieved Timewise
accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working
within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a
DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check
(at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting
Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the management and development of their specialist service. They will work with other members of the multi-professional team to provide a specialist nursing service to patients, carers and health professionals by:
- Attending nutrition MDT clinic and arrange admissions for PEG placements.
- Counsel patients and carers being considered for artificial nutritional support with regards to:
- Explanation of procedure
- Quality of life issues
- Training requirements
- Support available
- Complications associated with treatment.
- Promote patient autonomy through education and support allowing the individual to make informed choices about their own care.
- Liaise with endoscopy staff to ensure all correct procedures are followed prior to tube insertions, book patient on list and arrange overnight stay where applicable.
- To train, support and advise patients and carers receiving parenteral and enteral nutrition.
- To provide continuity of care for ward discharges and act as a point of contact for patients for trouble-shooting tube related problems.
- Holistically assess patient suitability for artificial nutritional support enteral and parenteral.
- Act as an independent non-medical prescriber, in conjunction with the Pharmacists and the multidisciplinary team.
- Be proficient in the management and care of lines with the potential to be trained to place a PICC line.
- To conduct training needs analysis, using results to train staff in the practical aspects of delivering safe and competent care to patients receiving nutritional support.
- The post holder will work with other members of the nutrition team undertaking a consultant led nutrition ward round, as well as independent assessment of patients during the week for both patients on parenteral nutrition and enteral feeding as required.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR THIS POSITION.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the management and development of their specialist service. They will work with other members of the multi-professional team to provide a specialist nursing service to patients, carers and health professionals by:
- Attending nutrition MDT clinic and arrange admissions for PEG placements.
- Counsel patients and carers being considered for artificial nutritional support with regards to:
- Explanation of procedure
- Quality of life issues
- Training requirements
- Support available
- Complications associated with treatment.
- Promote patient autonomy through education and support allowing the individual to make informed choices about their own care.
- Liaise with endoscopy staff to ensure all correct procedures are followed prior to tube insertions, book patient on list and arrange overnight stay where applicable.
- To train, support and advise patients and carers receiving parenteral and enteral nutrition.
- To provide continuity of care for ward discharges and act as a point of contact for patients for trouble-shooting tube related problems.
- Holistically assess patient suitability for artificial nutritional support enteral and parenteral.
- Act as an independent non-medical prescriber, in conjunction with the Pharmacists and the multidisciplinary team.
- Be proficient in the management and care of lines with the potential to be trained to place a PICC line.
- To conduct training needs analysis, using results to train staff in the practical aspects of delivering safe and competent care to patients receiving nutritional support.
- The post holder will work with other members of the nutrition team undertaking a consultant led nutrition ward round, as well as independent assessment of patients during the week for both patients on parenteral nutrition and enteral feeding as required.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR THIS POSITION.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered nurse.
- Health care degree which is relevant to the speciality.
- Recognised teaching and assessing course.
- Evidence of structured self-study or professional development taken in nutrition related subject.
- Leadership training.
- Non-medical prescribing course or willingness to undertake.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake Masters level training or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration.
- Clear understanding of the nutrition nurse specialist role.
- Experience within the gastrointestinal speciality nutritional setting.
- Experience at working with patients with a wide range of medical conditions.
- Able to demonstrate evidence of counselling / communication skills.
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality patient care
Desirable
- Experience of nursing clinical audit.
-
- Experience in a nursing leadership role.
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work at all locations across the Trust.
- Ability to work flexible shifts where required.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and expertise in nutritional support and the effect of malnutrition on health.
- Management of clinical caseload.
- Proficient IT skills.
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Ability to address complex multi-dimensional issues relating to nutrition which may be highly distressing.
- Ability to discuss difficult, emotionally upsetting issues with patients which may include end of life decisions.
- Ability to work independently with effective time management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered nurse.
- Health care degree which is relevant to the speciality.
- Recognised teaching and assessing course.
- Evidence of structured self-study or professional development taken in nutrition related subject.
- Leadership training.
- Non-medical prescribing course or willingness to undertake.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake Masters level training or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration.
- Clear understanding of the nutrition nurse specialist role.
- Experience within the gastrointestinal speciality nutritional setting.
- Experience at working with patients with a wide range of medical conditions.
- Able to demonstrate evidence of counselling / communication skills.
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality patient care
Desirable
- Experience of nursing clinical audit.
-
- Experience in a nursing leadership role.
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work at all locations across the Trust.
- Ability to work flexible shifts where required.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and expertise in nutritional support and the effect of malnutrition on health.
- Management of clinical caseload.
- Proficient IT skills.
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Ability to address complex multi-dimensional issues relating to nutrition which may be highly distressing.
- Ability to discuss difficult, emotionally upsetting issues with patients which may include end of life decisions.
- Ability to work independently with effective time management.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
