Nutrition Clinical Nurse Specialist (Band 6)
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Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Nurse to join our nutritional Team.
We are a small friendly team who provide care for patients requiring nutritional support.
The post-holder will be responsible for the management of a caseload of (patients/service-users) and will provide specialist nursing support, advice, education and/or care to that specific group.
They will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards as part of the Nutritional MDT.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will have responsibility for a defined caseload (patients/service-users) and will provide an effective and high-quality patient-focused service that is sensitive to the needs of users and providers.
The post-holder will provide clinical, social and psychological support to their patients/service-users using excellent communication skills, education and health promotion to enable them to reach their optimum level of independence and health.
The post-holder will provide specialist advice, supervision and support to their defined caseload (patients/service-users/staff).
Although the post-holder has no direct budgetary responsibility they will be expected to assist with the effective use of resources in their clinical area.
About us
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.
We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA.
Details
Date posted
20 July 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
423-5484394
Job locations
Airedale General Hospital
Skipton Road
Keighley
BD20 6TD
Employer details
Employer name
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Airedale General Hospital
Skipton Road
Keighley
BD20 6TD
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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