Nutritional Clinical Nurse Specialist

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 06 May 2025

Job summary

Homerton Healthcare are looking for a dynamic nurse who can help develop the Nutrition service at the Homerton Healthcare. This role is an integral member of the gastroenterology and nutrition team and the post holder will provide specialist care for patients requiring nutrition support (oral, Enteral and parenteral).

The post holder will be joining a small but very energetic and innovative Nutrition and gastroenterology team, primarily assisting gastroenterology consultants, dietitians and nursing to embrace safe and effective care for patients on Artificial nutrition, supporting the nutrition support team meeting weekly and assisting discharges.

It is a fresh new and exciting role and Homerton Healthcare keen for the new post holder to make it thrive and become embedded within the Homerton family.

*Please note closing date is indicative and advert may close early without notice if there are a high number of applicants*

Main duties of the job

They will work with the Dietitians in developing the service and supporting patients in both inpatients and outpatient settings. They will support the development of policies, procedures and clinical protocols related to the service (i.e. parental / enteral nutrition, management of central line catheters). They will be expected to participate in the Nutrition MDT meetings, contributing to the discussion and treatment planning / referral decisions. They will act as a role model in expert practice faciliting and supporting the delivery of direct care for patients.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Date posted

22 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year p.a. inc.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

293-EMRS2-0379-A

Job locations

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education / Skills / Experience

Essential

Current NMC registration
Registered General Nurse - degree or equivalent level of education
Specialist post-graduate qualifications or equivalent experience in Nutrition
Leadership skills
Acts on own initiative and problem-solves, utilising resources available
Ability to recommend and manage feeding systems as required on a daily basis
Demonstrate an understanding of Trust values

Desirable

Relevant post graduate training re Nutritional care

Person Specification

Education / Skills / Experience

Essential

Current NMC registration
Registered General Nurse - degree or equivalent level of education
Specialist post-graduate qualifications or equivalent experience in Nutrition
Leadership skills
Acts on own initiative and problem-solves, utilising resources available
Ability to recommend and manage feeding systems as required on a daily basis
Demonstrate an understanding of Trust values

Desirable

Relevant post graduate training re Nutritional care

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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