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Enteral Nutrition Practitioner

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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Sheffield

AI generated summary

  • You must provide expert enteral nutrition care, perform assessments, educate patients and staff, collaborate with the MDT, and maintain high clinical standards with minimal supervision.
  • You will provide enteral nutrition care, perform diagnostic procedures, educate teams and patients, support audits, and collaborate with the MDT to enhance service quality and patient outcomes.

Requirements

  • Function as a non-medical practitioner, undertaking diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relating to Enteral Nutrition
  • To demonstrate a high level of clinical decision-making and an ability to monitor and improve standards of care. To work within his/her own scope of professional practice
  • To develop and demonstrate autonomous practice with minimal supervision
  • Provide education for patients, carers and other healthcare professionals
  • Undertake Outpatient Clinics
  • Contribute to provision of clinical data and service developments to improve patient outcomes
  • Perform advanced and specialised clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of enteral nutrition service patients including invasive procedures within the GI tract
  • Work with the Gastrointestinal MDT to support optimal service provision delivering care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Also undertaking relevant procedures within defined protocols
  • Provide expert advice, education and support to patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals within this specialist field
  • Be allocated their own work stream, and working flexibly in support of optimal service provision, will regularly back fill sessions of other practitioners
  • Work with the senior team to undertake and maintain National, Trust and departmental clinical audit to support quality assurance, patient safety and clinical governance
  • Working in collaboration with the MDT to support the development of a high quality sustainable service. Providing a service to uphold patient safety and compliance, reducing incidence of complications and cancellation
  • Work collaboratively to support the Enteral Nutrition Team and the MDT to provide, evaluate and audit the relevant pathways in accordance with National guidelines
  • Participate in training relevant clinical teams

Responsibilities

  • Function as a non-medical practitioner, undertaking diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relating to Enteral Nutrition
  • To demonstrate a high level of clinical decision-making and an ability to monitor and improve standards of care. To work within his/her own scope of professional practice
  • To develop and demonstrate autonomous practice with minimal supervision
  • Provide education for patients, carers and other healthcare professionals
  • Undertake Outpatient Clinics
  • Contribute to provision of clinical data and service developments to improve patient outcomes
  • Perform advanced and specialised clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of enteral nutrition service patients including invasive procedures within the GI tract
  • Work with the Gastrointestinal MDT to support optimal service provision delivering care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Also undertaking relevant procedures within defined protocols
  • Provide expert advice, education and support to patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals within this specialist field
  • Be allocated their own work stream, and working flexibly in support of optimal service provision, will regularly back fill sessions of other practitioners
  • Work with the senior team to undertake and maintain National, Trust and departmental clinical audit to support quality assurance, patient safety and clinical governance
  • Working in collaboration with the MDT to support the development of a high quality sustainable service. Providing a service to uphold patient safety and compliance, reducing incidence of complications and cancellation
  • Work collaboratively to support the Enteral Nutrition Team and the MDT to provide, evaluate and audit the relevant pathways in accordance with National guidelines
  • Participate in training relevant clinical teams

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Enteral Nutrition Practitioner role?

The main purpose is to support the Enteral Nutrition Service at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHSFT by undertaking diagnostic and therapeutic procedures related to Enteral Nutrition while providing education and support to patients and healthcare professionals.

What type of training will the practitioner undergo?

The practitioner will utilize a competency-based training program aimed at developing competence across several areas related to enteral nutrition.

Is this role a medical position?

No, this is a non-medical role focused on supporting enteral nutrition services.

What kind of clinical skills are required for this position?

The role requires advanced and specialized clinical skills in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of enteral nutrition service patients, including performing invasive procedures within the GI tract.

Will the practitioner be working alone?

No, the practitioner will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) and will also contribute to service provision by supporting other practitioners.

How will the role support patient education?

The role includes providing expert advice, education, and support to patients, relatives, and other healthcare professionals within the specialist field of enteral nutrition.

What type of audits will the practitioner participate in?

The practitioner will participate in national, trust, and departmental clinical audits to support quality assurance, patient safety, and clinical governance.

How large is the Enteral Nutrition Team?

The Enteral Nutrition Team consists of a small, three-person team that provides enteral nutrition support for the entire Trust.

Can I contact someone for more information about the role?

Yes, you can contact Tom Welbank, the Enteral Nutrition Service Lead/ACP, via email at thomas.welbank@nhs.net for further details or informal visits.

What is the work environment like at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals?

The Trust values and respects its staff and the community it serves, is a leader in the NHS and research sectors, and provides excellent benefits, including commitments to professional development and policies supporting work-life balance.

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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Mission & Purpose

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of Yorkshire’s best known teaching hospitals. The Royal Hallamshire Hospital The Northern General Hospital Charles Clifford Dental Hospital Weston Park Cancer Hospital Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital The Trust has a history of high quality care, clinical excellence and innovation in medical research. The Trust has been awarded the title of ‘Hospital Trust of the Year’ in the Good Hospital Guide three times in five years and we are proud to be in the top 20% of NHS Trusts for patient satisfaction. We strive to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and encourage our staff to innovate and adopt ‘best practice’ in order to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.