Employer: West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Watford General Hospital
Town: Watford
Salary: £48,270 - £54,931 pa inc. HCA
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 29/12/2024 23:59
Band 7 - Clinical Nurse Specialist Nutrition, Harm Free Care
Job overview
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Nutrition to join our multidisciplinary team. As a Band 7 CNS in Nutrition, you will be responsible for providing expert advice, management, and care to patients with complex nutritional needs, including nasogastric tube (NGT) insertions, managing and troubleshooting blocked percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes, delivering comprehensive training and supporting the clinical teams to provide the best nutrition for all our patients. This position requires a passionate advocate for patient-centred care with advanced skills in clinical nutrition. You will be a key clinical leader, supporting the development and implementation of best practices, enhancing quality of care, and empowering both patients and healthcare professionals with knowledge and expertise in nutrition. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in patient care and to develop further as a clinical specialist within a supportive and progressive environment. If you are passionate about nutrition, advanced nursing practice, and skilled in NGT and PEG care, we encourage you to apply. Nurses with some experience in this field will be considered for a band 6 to 7 development post. Main duties of the job
Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to patients with diverse nutritional needs, including those with malnutrition, enteral and parenteral feeding requirements, and complex metabolic issues. Act as a clinical resource and provide specialist advice, assessments, and interventions for patients and the wider healthcare team with a particular focus on NGTs and managing blocked PEG tubes. Develop individualised care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring each patient's nutritional needs are met. Educate and support patients, families, and carers, enabling them to participate effectively in the management of nutritional interventions. Work closely with the multidisciplinary team, including gastroenterologists, nurses, dietitians, physicians, and pharmacists, to ensure a holistic approach to patient care. Lead on quality improvement projects related to nutrition, auditing, and service evaluation to enhance patient outcomes and service efficiency. Work with colleagues across the Trust to ensure that the best nutritional care is delivered to all our patients. Person specification
Education and qualifications
Qualified Registered Nurse Experience as a Band 6 would be considered for a Band 6 to Band 7 Development post Band 7 Experience Specific Nutritional Training/study Knowledge
Knowledge of the British Society of Gastroenterology and NICE guidelines on nutrition Knowledge of the management of patients with malnutrition. Knowledge of the management of feeding lines. Knowledge of critical analysis and application of research to practice Be able to competently use information technology systems and programs to produce reports and enhance communication Knowledge of Quality Improvement Methodology. Experience
Post-registration experience working in relevant field of practice, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of caring for patients with complex nutritional care needs Experience of working in partnership with multi-disciplinary team members Quality Improvement experience Experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies Experience in audit and evaluation of practice/ service. Delivering education and training to nursing staff West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute healthcare services to a core catchment population of approximately half a million people living in west Hertfordshire and the surrounding area. This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment. Name: Lisa Selvarajah Job title: Harm Free Care Clinical Lead Email address: lisa.selvarajah@nhs.net Telephone number: 078807 40563 If you have problems applying, contact
Address: Watford General Hospital Vicarage Road Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0HB Telephone: 01442 365234
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Job overview
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Nutrition to join our multidisciplinary team. As a Band 7 CNS in Nutrition, you will be responsible for providing expert advice, management, and care to patients with complex nutritional needs, including nasogastric tube (NGT) insertions, managing and troubleshooting blocked percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes, delivering comprehensive training and supporting the clinical teams to provide the best nutrition for all our patients. This position requires a passionate advocate for patient-centred care with advanced skills in clinical nutrition. You will be a key clinical leader, supporting the development and implementation of best practices, enhancing quality of care, and empowering both patients and healthcare professionals with knowledge and expertise in nutrition. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in patient care and to develop further as a clinical specialist within a supportive and progressive environment. If you are passionate about nutrition, advanced nursing practice, and skilled in NGT and PEG care, we encourage you to apply. Nurses with some experience in this field will be considered for a band 6 to 7 development post. Main duties of the job
Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to patients with diverse nutritional needs, including those with malnutrition, enteral and parenteral feeding requirements, and complex metabolic issues. Act as a clinical resource and provide specialist advice, assessments, and interventions for patients and the wider healthcare team with a particular focus on NGTs and managing blocked PEG tubes. Develop individualised care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring each patient's nutritional needs are met. Educate and support patients, families, and carers, enabling them to participate effectively in the management of nutritional interventions. Work closely with the multidisciplinary team, including gastroenterologists, nurses, dietitians, physicians, and pharmacists, to ensure a holistic approach to patient care. Lead on quality improvement projects related to nutrition, auditing, and service evaluation to enhance patient outcomes and service efficiency. Work with colleagues across the Trust to ensure that the best nutritional care is delivered to all our patients. Person specification
Education and qualifications
Qualified Registered Nurse Experience as a Band 6 would be considered for a Band 6 to Band 7 Development post Band 7 Experience Specific Nutritional Training/study Knowledge
Knowledge of the British Society of Gastroenterology and NICE guidelines on nutrition Knowledge of the management of patients with malnutrition. Knowledge of the management of feeding lines. Knowledge of critical analysis and application of research to practice Be able to competently use information technology systems and programs to produce reports and enhance communication Knowledge of Quality Improvement Methodology. Experience
Post-registration experience working in relevant field of practice, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of caring for patients with complex nutritional care needs Experience of working in partnership with multi-disciplinary team members Quality Improvement experience Experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies Experience in audit and evaluation of practice/ service. Delivering education and training to nursing staff West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute healthcare services to a core catchment population of approximately half a million people living in west Hertfordshire and the surrounding area. This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment. Name: Lisa Selvarajah Job title: Harm Free Care Clinical Lead Email address: lisa.selvarajah@nhs.net Telephone number: 078807 40563 If you have problems applying, contact
Address: Watford General Hospital Vicarage Road Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0HB Telephone: 01442 365234
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