University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
The paediatric Gastroenterology team are excited to be recruiting an enthusiastic and dynamic Band 6 Nutrition Nurse Specialist. This will be a one-year seconded post full-time 37.5 hours a week.
As this is a dynamic role that requires specialist knowledge, you will be supported to do appropriate training for professional development.
The role will include covering the maternity leave of the current Nutrition CNS in providing care, guidance, support and education to patients and families with a wide range of complex nutritional needs.
This would include day to day management of patients with intestinal failure requiring Parenteral Nutrition (PN). The successful candidate will be expected to develop specialist skills to support families, both in the clinic setting, inpatient care and via telephone/email.
Some of this development will be in participating in joint consultant and nurse-led clinics, where they will learn how children and young people are assessed, diagnosed and treatment options discussed. They will be responsible for supporting children through surgical procedures and specialist infusions on our day ward.
They will also be expected to support the feeding clinic, as part of the feeding MDT, where they will gain vital knowledge and education in supporting children with feeding difficulties and dependent on parenteral or enteral tube feeds. This role is integrated within the gastroenterology and nutrition Clinical Nurse Specialist Team.
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 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job responsibilities:
To be actively involved in the care of patients with complex nutritional needs under the paediatric gastroenterology service
To take phone calls/emails from parents and respond under the guidance of the paediatric nutrition support team
To support the nutrition team, teaching and training families about home PN management and assisting with homecare set up
To be able to undertake home visits for home PN patients
Day to day management of children with intestinal failure
To attend intestinal failure clinic with the nutrition support team and be actively involved in patient assessment
To perform routine blood monitoring via central venous catheter for home PN patients attending clinic, as clinically indicated
To engage in regular multi-disciplinary team meetings
To engage with the gastro team’s patient safety and quality improvement strategies, who will actively support the post holder’s education and professional development
To communicate effectively with patients/relatives involving them with decision making and keeping them informed of treatment plan, progress and follow up plan.
To communicate effectively with primary and secondary care teams.
To implement and evaluate care, ensuring all care is ethical and evidence based.
To provide individualised health promotion / education to this patient group.
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.
