Job summary
Are you ready to support the development and shape the future of care within the specialist field of Nutrition and Intestinal Failure?At University Hospitals Southampton (UHS) our Nutrition and Intestinal Failure service is expanding, we are therefore seeking an individual who is a passionate expert in this field of patient care. This position comes with a relocation package for the right candidate
Within the service specification, UHS's role in caring for patient's with type 2 and type 3 intestinal failure is supportive of a large geographical area alongside an established 17 bedded intestinal failure unit, where patients are assessed for continued treatments. This lead position is therefore vital in ensuring a quality service for all who access it. You will be predominately be working Monday - Friday with a designated, multiprofessional team.
Interviews will be held on 23rd February 2022
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document 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.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. 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
Your Responsibilities:
Through a strong clinical presence, as the lead CNS of this Nutritional and IF service, your specialist knowledge and expertise would guide and develop an autonomous nursing team. This role safeguards the coordination and delivery of inpatient care, ensuring a seamless transition from tertiary services to primary care. You would actively work with the care group management and Matron team alongside specialist clinical leads to advise and support, utilising relevant evidence base, with the strategic development of the IF service at UHS to ensure clinical excellence and consistency in approach to patient care.
What youll do:
As the successful post holder, you will be required to work with national leads, UHS dedicated IF clinicians and surgeons, dietitians, pharmacists, psychology and psychiatric teams, supporting patient decision making, moving care forward. Through the utilisation of your expert clinical knowledge and leadership experiences there is the expectation to develop and professionally manage a designated specialist IF nursing team, advancing knowledge base through education and identified opportunities. As the lead nurse specialist, your expertise would guide and advance quality agendas through research and audit in nutrition and intestinal failure, both at a local and national level with strong focuses on improving outcomes and patient experience whilst streamlining pathways.
The post holder would work a percentage of their time clinically with the wider multi-professional team being the autonomous practitioner able to plan and deliver specialist in patient care ensuring a seamless inpatient pathway. The role needs to be responsive to home care patients needs, working closely with the service coordinator in addressing immediate concerns, coordinating care with medics, regional services, home care providers and other specialists either locally or regionally as required.
What were looking for:
The successful candidate must have a demonstrable knowledge base in the specialist field of intestinal failure and nutrition, ideally at a masters, level 7, working at a senior leadership level in their current or previous roles. You must be a team player and sound role model, with excellent communication styles, being able to deliver messages to a wide variety of service users, patient groups and professionals at differing levels of expertise and knowledge. Expectations of the successful candidate are, they are a motivated and enthusiastic individual, with strong personal drive, assertive yet approachable with the ability to work autonomously as required. If this sounds like you then we would like to hear from you to discuss this opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities:
Through a strong clinical presence, as the lead CNS of this Nutritional and IF service, your specialist knowledge and expertise would guide and develop an autonomous nursing team. This role safeguards the coordination and delivery of inpatient care, ensuring a seamless transition from tertiary services to primary care. You would actively work with the care group management and Matron team alongside specialist clinical leads to advise and support, utilising relevant evidence base, with the strategic development of the IF service at UHS to ensure clinical excellence and consistency in approach to patient care.
What youll do:
As the successful post holder, you will be required to work with national leads, UHS dedicated IF clinicians and surgeons, dietitians, pharmacists, psychology and psychiatric teams, supporting patient decision making, moving care forward. Through the utilisation of your expert clinical knowledge and leadership experiences there is the expectation to develop and professionally manage a designated specialist IF nursing team, advancing knowledge base through education and identified opportunities. As the lead nurse specialist, your expertise would guide and advance quality agendas through research and audit in nutrition and intestinal failure, both at a local and national level with strong focuses on improving outcomes and patient experience whilst streamlining pathways.
The post holder would work a percentage of their time clinically with the wider multi-professional team being the autonomous practitioner able to plan and deliver specialist in patient care ensuring a seamless inpatient pathway. The role needs to be responsive to home care patients needs, working closely with the service coordinator in addressing immediate concerns, coordinating care with medics, regional services, home care providers and other specialists either locally or regionally as required.
What were looking for:
The successful candidate must have a demonstrable knowledge base in the specialist field of intestinal failure and nutrition, ideally at a masters, level 7, working at a senior leadership level in their current or previous roles. You must be a team player and sound role model, with excellent communication styles, being able to deliver messages to a wide variety of service users, patient groups and professionals at differing levels of expertise and knowledge. Expectations of the successful candidate are, they are a motivated and enthusiastic individual, with strong personal drive, assertive yet approachable with the ability to work autonomously as required. If this sounds like you then we would like to hear from you to discuss this opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse on relevant part of NMC register
- Educated to master's degree level or equivalent level of knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant speciality training, experience or portfolio
- Post graduate speciality specialist training
- Evidence of on-going personal and professional development
Desirable
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Psychological assessment course
- Teaching and presentation aptitude or courses
Experience
Essential
- Extensive clinical experience of working within chosen speciality
- Previous experience of working at band 7 level
- Post Registration experience and proven evidence of leadership or change management
- Broad awareness of wider Trust initiatives / pressures
- Evidence of ability to change or initiate practice
- Experience of managing change or transformation
Aptitudes and Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Able to use initiative and give rationale for own decisions
- Ability to work autonomously undertaking expanded roles
- Able to prioritise and delegate appropriately
- Basic keyboard skills with knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to initiate self-learning and development
- Commitment to ongoing career development
Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse on relevant part of NMC register
- Educated to master's degree level or equivalent level of knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant speciality training, experience or portfolio
- Post graduate speciality specialist training
- Evidence of on-going personal and professional development
Desirable
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Psychological assessment course
- Teaching and presentation aptitude or courses
Experience
Essential
- Extensive clinical experience of working within chosen speciality
- Previous experience of working at band 7 level
- Post Registration experience and proven evidence of leadership or change management
- Broad awareness of wider Trust initiatives / pressures
- Evidence of ability to change or initiate practice
- Experience of managing change or transformation
Aptitudes and Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Able to use initiative and give rationale for own decisions
- Ability to work autonomously undertaking expanded roles
- Able to prioritise and delegate appropriately
- Basic keyboard skills with knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to initiate self-learning and development
- Commitment to ongoing career development
Values
Essential
- 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
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).
