Job summary An exciting 6 month fixed term opportunity has arisen to join the Nutrition Nurse Specialist team at UHBW. We are looking to recruit a Band 6 nurse to join our dynamic nursing team. The post holder will be involved in the development of a Regional Intestinal Failure service, providing inpatient and outpatient, telephone and clinic support to patients on Home Parenteral Nutrition (HPN). Excellent communication and time management skills are vital. Working closely with your Dietetic and Pharmacy colleagues, you will help manage the care of both inpatients and outpatients receiving Parenteral Support, and promote excellent central line management. The post holder will have direct contact with outpatients, inpatients, carers and staff to provided teaching, practical training and troubleshooting, to enable safe use of enteral feeding pumps, feeding tubes and devices. You will have ample opportunity to increase your knowledge and skills in all aspects of Nutrition Support, including Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. Mentorship will be provided by two experienced band 7 nurses. There will be opportunity to attend national conferences and apply for academic courses to further your career. Main duties of the job Provide compassionate, evidence-based, patient- focused care. Promote excellent nutrition support through practical support and education in the inpatient environment. Support the Band 7 nurses with the nutrition nurse helpline. Participate in nurse-led and multi-disciplinary clinics. Participate in weekly multi disciplinary team meetings and ward rounds. Train patients and carers in the use of enteral feeding tubes and pumps. Help train ward nurses in the theoretical and practical elements of Parenteral Nutrition administration. Work closely with community teams to facilitate safe and effective hospital discharges and admissions for patients requiring Home Parenteral Nutrition. Work with community services and other Trusts within the South West, as part of the Intestinal Failure Service. About us University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge. Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 387-M-2895-JL Job locations Bristol Royal Infirmary Upper Maudlin St Bristol BS2 8HW Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Active 1st level registration with NMC 1st Degree In nursing or health related subject, willing to undertake/ working towards Relevant accredited post registration qualification at level 3 Desirable Qualification in Teaching and Assessing Willingness to work towards Masters level academic study Experience caring for patients on Parenteral Nutrition Experience in gastroenterology/GI surgery Knowledge and Experience Essential Appropriate post registration experience in nursing, speciality Appropriate proven leadership and management experience Proven commitment and experience, evidence in teaching Experience as preceptor / mentor Desirable Experience of undertaking research or audit projects Evidence of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken Skills and Abilities Essential Organisation and management skills Teaching Ability to work effectively under pressure Ability to problem solve Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service Ability to work alone or as part of a team Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work, and to support others Knowledge of national and local specialty specific issues IT skills including use of email and Microsoft office packages Act as a role model and as a mentor/assessor Innovative and participates with practice and policy change Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Awareness of current national changes in nursing / NHS Aptitudes Essential Supportive Respectful Innovative Collaborative Public Sector Language Competency Essential Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Active 1st level registration with NMC 1st Degree In nursing or health related subject, willing to undertake/ working towards Relevant accredited post registration qualification at level 3 Desirable Qualification in Teaching and Assessing Willingness to work towards Masters level academic study Experience caring for patients on Parenteral Nutrition Experience in gastroenterology/GI surgery Knowledge and Experience Essential Appropriate post registration experience in nursing, speciality Appropriate proven leadership and management experience Proven commitment and experience, evidence in teaching Experience as preceptor / mentor Desirable Experience of undertaking research or audit projects Evidence of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken Skills and Abilities Essential Organisation and management skills Teaching Ability to work effectively under pressure Ability to problem solve Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service Ability to work alone or as part of a team Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work, and to support others Knowledge of national and local specialty specific issues IT skills including use of email and Microsoft office packages Act as a role model and as a mentor/assessor Innovative and participates with practice and policy change Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Awareness of current national changes in nursing / NHS Aptitudes Essential Supportive Respectful Innovative Collaborative Public Sector Language Competency Essential Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard 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). 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. 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 University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Address Bristol Royal Infirmary Upper Maudlin St Bristol BS2 8HW Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)