About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Nutrition Nurse Specialist to join our established multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse with a passion for nutrition support to play a key role in improving patient outcomes through expert assessment, intervention, education and service development.
The successful candidate will provide specialist nursing support to patients with complex nutritional needs across a range of clinical settings, working closely with dietitians, medical staff, ward teams and community colleagues. The role will involve delivering high-quality, evidence-based care, supporting enteral / parenteral feeding pathways, contributing to clinical governance activities and promoting best practice in nutritional care.
Applicants should possess excellent communication and organisational skills, be able to work autonomously and demonstrate a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate and patient-centred care. Previous experience in nutrition support, enteral/ parenteral feeding or a related specialist area is desirable.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop specialist knowledge and contribute to service improvement within a supportive and forward-thinking team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will
- Provide specialist nutritional nursing assessment, advice and support for patients with complex nutritional needs.
- Support the management and monitoring of patients requiring enteral feeding and nutritional interventions.
- Develop, implement and evaluate individualised care plans in collaboration with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team.
- Act as a specialist resource for colleagues, providing education, training and clinical guidance on nutritional care.
- Contribute to the development of policies, guidelines and care pathways relating to nutrition support.
- Participate in service development, audit, quality improvement and clinical governance activities.
- Support safe discharge planning and continuity of nutritional care across acute and community settings.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure care is delivered in accordance with Trust policies, professional standards and national guidance.
- Work collaboratively with dietitians, consultants, pharmacists, speech and language therapists, community teams and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated patient care.
- Promote best practice in nutritional screening, assessment and management across the organisation.
- Contribute to the monitoring of service performance and support initiatives to improve patient outcomes and experience.
About us
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Our Poppy's Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualiufication
Essential
- Current RN NMC Registration
- Diploma in Nursing
- NG tube placement and management
Desirable
- Complex nutrition course
- Leadership qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Work as a specialist practitioner, providing support and advice regarding enteral feeding to patient care and treatment/ management plan
- Relevant staff nurse experience
- Answer complaints from patients, relatives and relevant parties
Desirable
- Counselling skills
- Evidence of CPD in Nutrition
- Experience of change management
- Evidence of management of CVAD
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY38XQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)