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:
Dr Thea Haldane - Tel: 01905 733118
or Kelly Fee - Kelly.fee@nhs.net or on Bleep 508 via 01905 763333
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&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 an expert practitioner in Nutrition
Specialist Nursing for adult patients with enteral and parenteral feeding
devices. Will work autonomously using professional skills and knowledge,
but also recognise when a problem arises outside normal and established
guidelines and seek advice from the Lead Nutrition Clinical Nurse Specialist.
The post holder will be an integral part of the
multi-disciplinary team, acting as an expert resource and providing education
to other health care professionals involved in the management of patients
primarily with artificial feeding devices.
To provide specialist clinical leadership within the wider
multidisciplinary team to reduce inappropriate referrals to hospital, reduce
unnecessary hospital admissions and/or reduce length of stay for patients with
artificial feeding devices.
To collaborate with peers to develop protocols and pathways
to promote safe, effective evidence based practice, implementing audits and
research to enhance the quality of the service.
The clinical base will be in the hospital, flexibly working
across all Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust sites according to patient
demand; in addition to providing a telephone response service to
multi-professional groups and patients within the community to enhance
coordinated care and prevent admission to hospital.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR THIS POSITION.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be an expert practitioner in Nutrition
Specialist Nursing for adult patients with enteral and parenteral feeding
devices. Will work autonomously using professional skills and knowledge,
but also recognise when a problem arises outside normal and established
guidelines and seek advice from the Lead Nutrition Clinical Nurse Specialist.
The post holder will be an integral part of the
multi-disciplinary team, acting as an expert resource and providing education
to other health care professionals involved in the management of patients
primarily with artificial feeding devices.
To provide specialist clinical leadership within the wider
multidisciplinary team to reduce inappropriate referrals to hospital, reduce
unnecessary hospital admissions and/or reduce length of stay for patients with
artificial feeding devices.
To collaborate with peers to develop protocols and pathways
to promote safe, effective evidence based practice, implementing audits and
research to enhance the quality of the service.
The clinical base will be in the hospital, flexibly working
across all Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust sites according to patient
demand; in addition to providing a telephone response service to
multi-professional groups and patients within the community to enhance
coordinated care and prevent admission to hospital.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR THIS POSITION.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and expertise on nutrition support and the effect of malnutrition on health. 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. Evidence of being up to date with current issues relating to professional practice. Knowledge of key national nutrition groups and recommendations. Can demonstrate practical application of quality standards within the clinical setting e.g. Care Quality Commission, NICE guidance. Credible clinical expert. Evidence of research-based practice. Organisational skills. Fully aware of clinical governance agenda. Experience and knowledge within nutrition. Ability to manage complex caseload, working independently with effective time management. Able to promote equality, diversity and rights. Fully aware of principles of infection control. Fully aware of health and safety issues. Excellent written and communication skills.
Desirable
- Teaching expertise. Evidence of implementing change in the workplace. Complaints handling. Gastrostomy tube insertion. Nasogastric tube insertion. PICC line insertion. Prescriber.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience.
- Clear understanding of the nutrition nurse specialist role.
- Experience within gastrointestinal specialist setting.
- Experience of working with patients with a wide range of medical conditions.
- Ability to demonstrate evidence of counselling & communication skills. Ability 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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on sub part 1 of the NMC professional register.
- Degree Evidence of significant Continuing Professional Development. Evidence of structured self-study or professional development taken in nutrition related subject.
- NMC recognised Teaching / Assessing qualification.
Desirable
- Masters Degree Health and Social Needs Assessment.
- Independent and Supplementary Prescribing Qualification.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and expertise on nutrition support and the effect of malnutrition on health. 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. Evidence of being up to date with current issues relating to professional practice. Knowledge of key national nutrition groups and recommendations. Can demonstrate practical application of quality standards within the clinical setting e.g. Care Quality Commission, NICE guidance. Credible clinical expert. Evidence of research-based practice. Organisational skills. Fully aware of clinical governance agenda. Experience and knowledge within nutrition. Ability to manage complex caseload, working independently with effective time management. Able to promote equality, diversity and rights. Fully aware of principles of infection control. Fully aware of health and safety issues. Excellent written and communication skills.
Desirable
- Teaching expertise. Evidence of implementing change in the workplace. Complaints handling. Gastrostomy tube insertion. Nasogastric tube insertion. PICC line insertion. Prescriber.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience.
- Clear understanding of the nutrition nurse specialist role.
- Experience within gastrointestinal specialist setting.
- Experience of working with patients with a wide range of medical conditions.
- Ability to demonstrate evidence of counselling & communication skills. Ability 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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on sub part 1 of the NMC professional register.
- Degree Evidence of significant Continuing Professional Development. Evidence of structured self-study or professional development taken in nutrition related subject.
- NMC recognised Teaching / Assessing qualification.
Desirable
- Masters Degree Health and Social Needs Assessment.
- Independent and Supplementary Prescribing Qualification.
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).
