Job summary
We have an opportunity for a nurse with an interest and experience in nutrition support, to join our well established multi-professional Nutrition Support and Intestinal Failure Team (NSIFT) at the University Hospital Southampton, NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). This post will progress to a Band 7 CNS post on achievement of relevant competencies.
About the team
You will be a key member of this multiprofessiona team, which includes doctors, specialist nurses, pharmacists, dietitians and psychologists and will work closely with a nutrition clinical nurse specialist. You will be based with the acute clinical dietetic team at Southampton General Hospital and work closely with them to support patients requiring both enteral and parenteral nutrition from a wide range of established, specialist, regional services including intestinal failure, oncology, neurology, gastroenterology and GI surgery. We have strong links with the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre with nutrition as a key theme.
Main duties of the job
You can read an overview of the main duties of the role in the section below: Job Description and Main Responsibilities.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated Good by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our nationally recognised Intestinal Failure Unit at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) is looking for a Specialist Nurse, who has completed or nearly MSc and has a comprehensive understanding of Intestinal Failure (IF) and the complexities in caring for this group of patients.
- Provide specialist nurse care, advice and support to adults requiring nutrition support both autonomously and in collaboration with the multi-professional Nutrition Support and Intestinal Failure Team and the dietitians.
- Work collaboratively and contribute effectively with multi-professional ward teams and professionals involved in Nutritional Support (Nurses, Pharmacists, Clinicians and Dietitians) sharing core, specialist clinical roles and responsibilities.
- Facilitate evidenced based care and act as a clinical expert/role model for all health professionals within the trust to ensure the delivery of high standards of nutritional care.
- Actively participate and contribute to team meetings
- Educate and train health care professionals in adult nutrition support.
- Participate in audits relating to enteral and parenteral nutrition
- Collaborate with the Tissue Viability team to deliver training days to the link nurse pr
- Whilst working within the team structure, the role relies predominantly on independent working and you will be responsible for planning your workload and prioritising effectively.
- You will also have a key role in the provision of education for staff on issues relating to nutrition support and will be a point of contact for staff and patients for relevant issues.
What we're looking for
We are looking for a registered nurse with a keen interest in nutrition support. You will demonstrate a good understanding of the issues affecting people requiring nutrition support, including physiological, social and psychological factors. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills and an empathic nature to to help patients manage their long term condition. You will have the ability to undertake teaching on an individual or group basis. You will have a high standard of personal organisation and time management skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands.
Additional information
Interviews will be held on Thursday, 06 May 2021
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our nationally recognised Intestinal Failure Unit at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) is looking for a Specialist Nurse, who has completed or nearly MSc and has a comprehensive understanding of Intestinal Failure (IF) and the complexities in caring for this group of patients.
- Provide specialist nurse care, advice and support to adults requiring nutrition support both autonomously and in collaboration with the multi-professional Nutrition Support and Intestinal Failure Team and the dietitians.
- Work collaboratively and contribute effectively with multi-professional ward teams and professionals involved in Nutritional Support (Nurses, Pharmacists, Clinicians and Dietitians) sharing core, specialist clinical roles and responsibilities.
- Facilitate evidenced based care and act as a clinical expert/role model for all health professionals within the trust to ensure the delivery of high standards of nutritional care.
- Actively participate and contribute to team meetings
- Educate and train health care professionals in adult nutrition support.
- Participate in audits relating to enteral and parenteral nutrition
- Collaborate with the Tissue Viability team to deliver training days to the link nurse pr
- Whilst working within the team structure, the role relies predominantly on independent working and you will be responsible for planning your workload and prioritising effectively.
- You will also have a key role in the provision of education for staff on issues relating to nutrition support and will be a point of contact for staff and patients for relevant issues.
What we're looking for
We are looking for a registered nurse with a keen interest in nutrition support. You will demonstrate a good understanding of the issues affecting people requiring nutrition support, including physiological, social and psychological factors. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills and an empathic nature to to help patients manage their long term condition. You will have the ability to undertake teaching on an individual or group basis. You will have a high standard of personal organisation and time management skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands.
Additional information
Interviews will be held on Thursday, 06 May 2021
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
- Degree qualification or equivalent 120 credits at L6
- Post registration qualification within area of speciality
- Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
- Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice. Provide evidence of- ? Supporting a range of learners in practice ? Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
Desirable
- Registered on MSc Pathway - completion of HTPA Competencies
- Counselling qualification
- Palliative care course
- IT training
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience within specialist area
- Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service
- Understanding of personal accountability
Desirable
- Change Management, clinical practice development.
- Multidisciplinary team working.
- Interest in nurse -led care
Skills
Essential
- Confident of own knowledge base, aware of learning needs and seeks guidance when appropriate.
- Able to critically review and communicate clinical information
- Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal and written communications in relation to our patient group
- Able to organise own workload
- IT skills
Desirable
- Negotiation skills
- Awareness of own leadership skills/style
Requirments
Essential
- Ability to work across multiple sites with reasonable adjustments
- Self-motivated
- Flexibility to attend evening meetings/clinics if required, by prior arrangement
Desirable
- Organisational/strategic awareness.
- Clear about professional accountability and autonomous practice components of role
Trust Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values ? Patients First ? Always Improving ? Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
- Degree qualification or equivalent 120 credits at L6
- Post registration qualification within area of speciality
- Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
- Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice. Provide evidence of- ? Supporting a range of learners in practice ? Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
Desirable
- Registered on MSc Pathway - completion of HTPA Competencies
- Counselling qualification
- Palliative care course
- IT training
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience within specialist area
- Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service
- Understanding of personal accountability
Desirable
- Change Management, clinical practice development.
- Multidisciplinary team working.
- Interest in nurse -led care
Skills
Essential
- Confident of own knowledge base, aware of learning needs and seeks guidance when appropriate.
- Able to critically review and communicate clinical information
- Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal and written communications in relation to our patient group
- Able to organise own workload
- IT skills
Desirable
- Negotiation skills
- Awareness of own leadership skills/style
Requirments
Essential
- Ability to work across multiple sites with reasonable adjustments
- Self-motivated
- Flexibility to attend evening meetings/clinics if required, by prior arrangement
Desirable
- Organisational/strategic awareness.
- Clear about professional accountability and autonomous practice components of role
Trust Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values ? Patients First ? Always Improving ? Working Together
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.
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
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).
