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Nutrition Support Nurse Specialist

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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Aug 20

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level

Requirements

  • Qualifications
  • Essential criteria
  • RGN
  • Mentorship qualification
  • Experience within the acute adult setting
  • Desirable criteria
  • Relevant specialist courses in artificial enteral nutrition

Responsibilities

  • To work as part of the multidisciplinary nutrition team in the provision of care to patients receiving artificial nutritional support.
  • To provide specialist advice to staff in the care of patients receiving artificial nutritional support.
  • To provide support and specialist advice to patients and their families within this field.
  • To formulate, implement and review policies and protocols relating to the delivery of artificial nutritional support.
  • To work with the Endoscopy unit and Radiology departments to facilitate in the placement of enteral feeding tubes.
  • To provide troubleshooting advice for enteral feeding tubes including within the ED to expedite discharge and avoid admission.
  • To provide staff training and support in the care of patients receiving artificial nutrition.
  • To monitor the quality of the service provided.
  • Participate in the trust nutrition link nurse meetings, cross site nutrition steering group meetings.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Nutrition Support Nurse Specialist position?

The essential qualifications include being a Registered General Nurse (RGN) and holding a mentorship qualification.

Is prior experience necessary for this role?

Yes, experience within the acute adult setting is essential for this position.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, full training and clinical supervision will be provided, along with various development opportunities available for staff.

What is the working environment for this position?

The position involves working as part of a multidisciplinary nutrition team, and it requires the post holder to work cross-site at both Frimley Park and Wexham Park Hospitals.

How does Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust support work-life balance?

The Trust recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance and encourages flexible working arrangements to meet both staff and service user needs.

Will there be opportunities for further education in specialized nutrition?

Yes, relevant specialist courses in artificial enteral nutrition are desirable, and training will be provided as part of the role.

Is the Nutrition Support Nurse Specialist role patient-facing?

Yes, the role includes both patient-facing clinical responsibilities and staff education in the field of nutrition support.

Who can I contact for more information about the job?

You can contact Alex Moledo at Frimley Park Hospital (07584 142350) or Krishna Patel at Wexham Park Hospital (07775 008920) for more information.

Is experience in artificial nutritional support necessary for applicants?

Yes, a keen interest and experience in enteral/parenteral nutrition is crucial to develop the role effectively within the multidisciplinary team.

Are there specific meetings or groups the post holder will participate in?

Yes, the role involves participation in the Trust's nutrition link nurse meetings and cross-site nutrition steering group meetings.

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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Our vision is to be a leader in health and wellbeing, delivering exceptional services for our communities.

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2014
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Mission & Purpose

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. As well as a performing, well led and ambitious Foundation Trust, we have exciting times ahead of us. The Trust’s vision is to lead in delivering exceptional health and well being services to our communities. Turning our vision into reality, we are continuing to make significant invest in our infrastructure and facilities, striving for excellence and empowering our people to deliver excellence. Providing a supportive, dynamic MDT working environment, allowing our teams to deliver high quality patient care and achieving work life balance, whilst encouraging continuous professional development. We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in Health & Wellbeing, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Services are delivered from three main hospital sites: Frimley Park Hospital (Camberley) Heatherwood Hospital (Ascot) Wexham Park Hospital (Slough) Additionally, the Trust delivers outpatient and diagnostic services from Aldershot, Farnham, Fleet, Windsor, Maidenhead and Bracknell bringing a range of services closer to these communities. We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties. We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June 2022 and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment. Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients.

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