Nutrition Support Specialist Nurse

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Are you a registered nurse looking for a new challenge?

Do you want to work in an evolving specialist nurse service?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Specialist Nurse within the Nutrition Nurse Service. The post will be based at Scarborough Hospital, but there is the requirement to work clinically cross site at York Hospital as well (please make contact to discuss).

The Nutrition Nurse role is diverse and covers clinical and non-clinical elements. Clinical support is provided for the ward teams that are caring for patients with enteral and parenteral feeding. You will work closely with the Lead Nutrition Specialist Nurse and the Nutrition Steering Group to complete improvement projects and develop the service.

Main duties of the job

  • Supporting the ward teams to provide patient care specific to enteral feeding tubes and line care for patients with parenteral nutrition.
  • To act as a link for the community Nutricia Nurses and coordinate reviews of community patients who require a review in hospital.
  • To support the Lead Nutrition Support Specialist Nurse to coordinate the weekly Nutrition Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meeting.
  • To contribute to the weekly Nutrition MDT meeting.
  • The provision of planned and ad hoc education sessions relating to nutrition and hydration.
  • Completion of improvement projects as directed within the Nutrition Steering Group.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Date posted

08 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

419-6014522-NS-M

Job locations

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (level 1)
  • Recognised teaching/ assessing qualification

Desirable

  • Post registration qualification in specialty

Experience

Essential

  • Experience at Band 5 or equivalent including within a relevant speciality

Desirable

  • Service development and/ or change management

Training

Essential

  • Evidence of continued professional development.
  • Willing to undergo training as necessary.

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Leadership skills
  • Time management skills
  • Organisational skills

Personal attibutes

Essential

  • Motivator
  • Capable of lateral thinking.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (level 1)
  • Recognised teaching/ assessing qualification

Desirable

  • Post registration qualification in specialty

Experience

Essential

  • Experience at Band 5 or equivalent including within a relevant speciality

Desirable

  • Service development and/ or change management

Training

Essential

  • Evidence of continued professional development.
  • Willing to undergo training as necessary.

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Leadership skills
  • Time management skills
  • Organisational skills

Personal attibutes

Essential

  • Motivator
  • Capable of lateral thinking.

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nutrition Support Specialist Nurse

Nicola Howarth

nicola.howarth17@nhs.net

07920421434

Date posted

08 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

419-6014522-NS-M

Job locations

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


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