Clinical Nurse Specialist Nutritional Support
Clinical Nurse Specialist Nutritional Support
Job overview and details are provided below. This is a fixed term/secondment position.
Overview
This post is fixed term/secondment for 20 months due to maternity cover, with the prospect of a permanent contract due to retirement and succession planning within the CNSNS team. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 CNS Nutritional Support (CNSNS) to support nursing service on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.
Job Purpose and Duties
Under the direction and supervision of the Lead and Deputy Lead CNS Nutrition Support, the post holder will work as an effective member of the CNSNS and the Nutrition Support Team (NST) for the Health Board. The essence of this post is its practical nature to provide specialist advice direct and indirect clinical care on the effective management of nutrition support. It involves clinical contact with patients (including families, formal and informal carers), Nursing, medical and professions allied to health to support the Health Board in maintaining and improving nutritional care across North Wales. An integral member of the nursing team and nutrition support team (NST) in each region and across North Wales, the post holder will support the integration and maintenance of the All Wales Nutrition Pathway. Identifying areas for improvements that are associated with specialist artificial nutritional support and upholding the values of the organisation surrounding quality and safety are key to the success of the role.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
BCUHB North Wales is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.
Job Description, Main Responsibilities and Person Specification
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or by clicking “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* RGN
* Degree in relevant subject
* Bronze Level Quality Improvement
* Teaching and assessing qualification
* E learning Food record chart
Desirable criteria
* Silver Level Quality Improvement
* Leadership development course
* ECDL
* Willing to undertake masters/modules at masters level
Experience
Essential criteria
* Sufficient experience post Registration
* Proven track record in developing and undertaking improvements in own areas of work
Desirable criteria
* Coaching of individuals
Knowledge
Essential Criteria
* Have a sound knowledge and understanding of BCUHB values and beliefs, application of All Wales nutritional pathway.
* Use of measurements/audit cycles to make positive changes in practice
Desirable criteria
* Breadth and depth of knowledge of the full range of artificial nutritional support
Personal Qualities
Essential Criteria
* Passion and compassion for patients and colleagues, with a desire to make a difference and improve patients experience and outcomes.
* Highly professional appearance and credible role model
Desirable criteria
* Member of relevant professional society e.g. BAPEN / NNNG
Skills
Essential criteria
* Adept at IT skills using the full range of computer programmes (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases); able to produce reports with IT to demonstrate work and display using appropriate statistical testing and analysis.
* ANTT
* Wound care and associated assessments
* Competency through theoretical and practical training NGT insertion and care
Desirable criteria
* Competency in gastrostomy care (e.g., bedside replacement gastrostomy)
* Competency in delivery of PN as a therapy – IV care ANTT, fluid balance and electrolyte management
* Phlebotomy IV cannula / device placement
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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