This post holder will be responsible for ongoing management of patients receiving nutrition support both inpatients and outpatients. The main duties are supporting the lead nurse with the care of inpatients receiving parenteral and enteral nutrition, and for the ongoing delivery and care of home parenteral nutrition and high output stoma clinics.
Main duties of the job
1. Support ward staff with the management of intestinal failure, parenteral nutrition, and high output stoma on the Colorectal Unit.
2. Assess and educate patients in the home nutrition and high output stoma clinic which runs 5 sessions per week.
3. Conduct telephone and attendance clinics for patients discharged with nutrition support and facilitate access to the Colorectal Unit and Surgical Emergency Unit to support a reduction in readmissions and improve patient experience.
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
* 1st Level Registered Nurse
* Evidence of professional development
* Qualified Mentor / Assessor / Preceptor
* Recent and relevant experience of working within colorectal ward / ward providing complex nutrition support
* Willingness to undertake further study
* Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff
Desirable
* Completion of non-medical prescribing module
* Experience working within both a ward and acute outpatient environment
* Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Able to work autonomously
* Competent in organising own workload and that of others
* Good problem-solving abilities
* Good time management
* Computer Literate
Desirable
* Evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice
* Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment
* Influencing skills
* Excellent negotiation skills to persuade others to participate in activities, for example audit, or complete work which is in keeping with trust guidance
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Strong communication skills (Written and Verbal)
* Able to communicate with outside agencies autonomously
* Able to motivate others
* Able to support colleagues and patients through a period of change
Desirable
* Able to deal with conflict
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
WUTH
Upton Road
Wirral
CH495PE
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