About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust as a Peg/Enteral Nurse Specialist to meet the increasing requirement across South Tyneside and Sunderland.
This post will focus particularly on the delivery of national and trust standards in the provision of Enteral Nutrition in Adults. The post is for 37.5 hours per week. The successful candidate requires excellent organisational and communication skills.
Although working as part of a team, you will be working autonomously to manage your own caseload of patients, carrying out nurse-led clinics and inpatient reviews.
You will also provide a point of access for specialist advice and support for patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team within both primary and secondary care. You will be someone who has a passion for making a difference and putting the patient first and will strive to deliver the best service for patients. You will be supported by an excellent wider team of specialist nurses, AHPs and medical staff from both hospital sites.
Essential Criteria:
Current NMC registration.Degree Level Education.High level of experience working with PEG/Enteral nutrition or working within Gastroenterology currently.Clinical Skills Qualification or willingness to complete.Teaching qualification (Mentoring).
Main duties of the job
Working closely with the MDT, you will care for elderly patients with a range of acute medical needs, often with complex health and social care requirements including:
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, team working skills and will be dedicated to improving the patients' experience. You will need to demonstrate continuing professional development and a strong commitment to develop others and work closely within a multi-disciplinary team.
The post holder will run nurse led clinics where the post holder will co-ordinate treatment plans in conjunction with medical staff, this may include but is not limited to elective tube replacements, troubleshooting, NG tube insertion and verification and Nutrition training and support.
The post holder will be expected to support the Matron, their colleagues and the specialty team to maintain a patient focused positive experience and environment.
For informal enquiries please contact:-
Michael Irving, Matron
Email: [email protected]
Contact number 01915656256 ext. 1095 or 40208.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
As a specialist nurse within the gastroenterology service, the post-holder will:
Demonstrate leadership in contributing to a culture of patient safety and continuous improvement in line with the clinical governance framework. Be accountable for provision of a specialist nursing service, using clinical skills in the assessment, diagnosis, prescribing and delivery of treatment plans to support all aspects of patient care across the pathway. Co-ordinate the provision of services to patients within specialist area, ensuring continuity of care across the Trust and between primary and secondary care. Play a key role in facilitating hospital discharge and preventing avoidable hospital admissions As an expert practitioner, be accessible to provide education and training and clinical advice and support to Trust staff, primary care staff, patients and relatives/carers. Participate in / lead on audit and research relevant to the needs of specialist area Participate in service development within gastroenterology across the Trust. Contribute to the achievement of national and local standards/targets. Support the Matron or team lead to facilitate coordination and delivery of a service which is both efficient and evidence-based.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Live 1st level NMC registration. Relevant degree. Clinical skills or willingness to complete.
Desirable
Qualification in specialty. Teaching Qualification.
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Evidence of continuous professional development must demonstrate development of knowledge and skills in Gastroenterology/PEG/ nutrition and its management as part of CPD. Basic IT skills. Proven leadership skills. Proven communication skills including experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics. Knowledge of how to facilitate learning. Knowledge of current professional and Clinical Governance issues. Knowledge of research and clinical audit. Venepuncture IV drug administration and cannulation Mentorship skills. Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post. Time management. Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care.
Experience Essential
Nursing experience at band 6 or above. Recent experience of care delivery. Knowledge and experience of Gastroenterology/PEG nutrition care. Experience of leadership within a team. Evidence of innovation in practice. Teaching experience.
Attributes Essential
Ability to manage own time, prioritise, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Ability to work in a calm and efficient manner. Ability to reflect and motivate self. Able to work on own initiative. Able to comply with uniform code. Able to meet Trust attendance management standards. Ability to meet the travel demands of the post. Flexibility.
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 South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address Sunderland Royal Hospital
Kayll Road
Sunderland
SR47TP
Employer's website https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)