Job summary
Looking for an exciting new role? We are seeking a motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic nurse with experience in enteral feeding to join our Children's Nutrition and Dietetic Team.
This Children's Nutrition Nurse Specialist role focuses on delivering expert, evidence-based care to children and young people aged 0-19 with enteral feeding tubes, including those with complex disabilities, life-limiting conditions and challenging clinical and social needs.
Main duties of the job
You will hold a specialist paediatric caseload, working autonomously across community settings including clinics, family homes, residential and respite services. You will provide advanced assessment, clinical decision-making and expert advice on enteral feeding tube management, supporting children, families, carers and the wider multidisciplinary team.
You will work closely with our team of 11 paediatric dietitians, children's nursing staff and our experienced Nutrition Nursing team to advise and support on all aspects of enteral feeding. The team liaises closely with acute units, enteral feeding companies, and respite units in relation to home enteral feeding discharges, and direct patient care for complex cases. A significant part of the role will also involve staff training. Working alongside the Lead Nutrition Nurse for Children, you will gain expert knowledge and support patients in their own homes to prevent admission to hospital.
About us
We value our staff, prioritise well-being, and have been recognised as a Great Place to Work. We offer:
- Free parking at most community venues.
- Hybrid working options for flexibility.
- A supportive, collaborative team that values your contributions.
- Structured clinical career development opportunities, including annual appraisals, clinical supervision, and access to training programs.
If you are looking to develop your career as a Children's Nutrition Nurse, and want to make a real difference to children and families across Birmingham, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role offers the opportunity to:
- Deliver specialist nursing care in paediatric enteral feeding
- Act as a clinical expert and advisor for complex cases
- Lead and deliver education, training and competency assessment for staff, patients and carers
- Contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement
- Support safeguarding, consent and best-interest decision-making for children
Please note that the job description and banding is currently under review.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role offers the opportunity to:
- Deliver specialist nursing care in paediatric enteral feeding
- Act as a clinical expert and advisor for complex cases
- Lead and deliver education, training and competency assessment for staff, patients and carers
- Contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement
- Support safeguarding, consent and best-interest decision-making for children
Please note that the job description and banding is currently under review.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of further study / training within Nutrition Nursing
Desirable
Desirable
- Non Medical Prescriber or willingness to undertake.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of further study / training within Nutrition Nursing
Desirable
Desirable
- Non Medical Prescriber or willingness to undertake.
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).
