Clinical Nurse Specialist Nutrition - 16 hpw
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Closing Date: 5th November 2024 (this may change dependent on response).
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 6th November 2024.
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 12th November 2024.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse to work in the nutrition team. Applicants must have an interest in both enteral and parenteral nutrition and have at least 1-2 years post registration experience in a medical or surgical setting. An interest in training professional's patents and carers in assessment and care of artificial feeding tubes is essential. Secondment into the position may be possible.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide nursing expertise and knowledge to support in the daily co-ordination of the Artificial Nutrition Support Team (ANST) and be responsible for the delivery of specialist nursing skills within complex patient pathways. The Nutrition Support Nurse will promote best practice, identify and provide training to other Health care Professionals, and carers. The Nutrition Support Nurse will also maintain and assisted in the development of the nutrition service for patients requiring both artificial Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition. Work closely with the CNS of the Nutrition Service and deputies in their absence. To support in the management of a caseload of patients who require any method of Artificial Feeding.
To identify the educational needs of staff then plan and provide a continuing educational programme on artificial support for staff involved in care of patients throughout the Trust, in the process disseminating best practice
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
* We are one team
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job responsibilities
To provide advice and support to community Health care professionals, patients and carers on all aspects of artificial nutrition.
To assist in the management of patient care requiring Nutritional nurses specialist input. To assist in the management of the nursing care provided for patients requiring Artificial Feeding.
Training and education
Person Specification
Experience
* Registered nurse with 1 years post registration experience with acute surgical or medical nursing experience
* Standard setting
* Maintain and develop own specialist skills.
* Experience of working in an MDT
* Experience of working with people with complex health needs.
* Applicant knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely Commitment for managing own professional development
* Experience of managing change
* Degree or working towards
* Experience of policy development
* Clinical governance / audit experience
Skills
* Resourceful
* Ability to motivate self and others
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Able to promote team working and evidence based practice
* Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/Powerpoint, etc
* Organisational skills
* Ability to place and manage enteral feeding tubes. (or willingness to develop this skill)
* Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise own workload
* Empathy and sensitivity
* Ability to work effectively independently and within a multidisciplinary team
* Commitment to CPD for self
* Professional attitude
* Critically review skills
* Experience of managing Central Venous Access Devices (CVAD)
* Skills in teaching individuals and small groups
Knowledge
* Knowledge of the NHS national targets and priorities
* knowledge and understanding of the needs of the specific patient group
* Demonstrate knowledge and experience of clinical observation, monitoring and history taking
* Knowledge of research/audit
* Evidence of current CPD
* Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
* Demonstrate the application of research and audit in practice
* Clinical Nutrition Course
Qualifications
* Appropriate NMC Registration (RGN/RM/RN Child/RSCN)
* Supporting Learning in Clinical Practice (SLIP) or equivalent or willing to work towards
* Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience
* *Non-medical prescribing qualification or willing to work towards
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.
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