Nutrition Nurse Specialist

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) is a 1,200-bedded teaching hospital with state-of-the-art facilities for modern patient care: 1100 beds in the PFI and 100 in Cromer Community Hospital. The NNUH is part of Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group which includes the James Paget Hospital, in Great Yarmouth and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King Lynn. We carry out nearly one million outpatient appointments, day case procedures and inpatient admissions annually. The population we serve is predominantly the people of Norfolk and north Suffolk, although some patients are referred from further afield especially to access specialist services available at this Trust. Our staff of c10,000 care for and support patients who are referred to us by around 100 local GP practices and from other acute hospitals. We run more than 60 specialist services as a tertiary centre, including more than a dozen specialist cancer and radiotherapy treatments, and we are one of the biggest cancer centres in the country. We provide complex spinal surgery services, specialist Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosciences services and specialist cardiac services. Our Trust runs specialist dermatology, rheumatology, endocrinology, adult congenital heart disease services, treatment of complex liver and pancreatic diseases in adults, cystic fibrosis services and intestinal failure services. We are enhancing our urgent and emergency care specialist services for patients with significant injuries as a result of trauma and have an ambition to become a Major Trauma Centre. NNUH is currently the busiest Trauma Unit in the East of England caring for almost 850 trauma patients annually many with complex care needs. At NNUH it is our privilege to provide healthcare, and our vision is to ‘provide the best care for every patient’. If this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team. Our values support our vision and guide the behaviour of everything we do, these are: People-focused We look after the needs of our patients, carers and colleagues, to provide a safe and caring experience for all. Respect We act with care, compassion and kindness and value others’ diverse needs. Integrity We take an honest, open and ethical approach to everything we do. Dedication We work as one team and support each other to maintain the highest professional standards. Excellence We continuously learn and improve to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and our hospital. Wish you were here? So do we. We want all our staff to achieve a balance between work and personal life and understand how important flexible working can be. We welcome applications on a full or part time basis, various shift patterns and hybrid working, where roles allow. At the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH), we know the benefits diversity can bring to our organisation such as creativity, innovation and compassion. All of which have a direct impact towards our staff and patient experience. We are committed to being a Hospital for All – being equitable and inclusive, and a place where all feel a sense of belonging. We therefore particularly encourage and welcome applications from candidates who are underrepresented in NNUH’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities and long term conditions and people within the LGBT+ community. Job overview Join our specialist Nutrition Support Team and make a lasting impact on patients' everyday lives. This exciting Band 6 Nutrition Specialist Nurse role offers the opportunity to develop highly specialised skills in enteral and parenteral nutrition while working alongside expert clinicians across a range of healthcare settings. Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting patients requiring specialist nutritional support, helping them achieve the best possible outcomes and quality of life. You will provide expert clinical care, education and support to patients, families and healthcare professionals, ensuring safe, effective and patient-centred nutritional care. This is an excellent opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills, contribute to service improvement initiatives, and help shape the future of nutrition services within our organisation. We are looking for a nurse who is compassionate, proactive and committed to delivering outstanding care. In return, we offer a supportive environment, access to specialist training and development opportunities, and the chance to work within a respected specialist service that values innovation, collaboration and excellence. If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career and become part of a team dedicated to improving patient outcomes through specialist nutrition support, we would love to hear from you. Advert Main Duties and Responsibilities • Deliver specialist nursing care for patients requiring enteral and parenteral nutrition support across inpatient and community settings. • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate complex nutrition support programmes, ensuring safe, evidence-based and patient-centred care. • Provide expert advice, education and support to patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals. • Manage and troubleshoot feeding tubes, central venous access devices and nutrition-related complications. • Support patients transitioning from hospital to home, coordinating discharge planning and ongoing care arrangements. • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including consultants, dietitians, pharmacists, community teams and primary care colleagues. • Contribute to the development and delivery of nutrition-related education and training programmes across the Trust and externally. • Participate in service development, quality improvement, audit, research and clinical governance activities to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery. • Develop and maintain clinical guidelines, policies and protocols relating to artificial nutrition support. • Manage a varied caseload autonomously while ensuring patients are reviewed within agreed standards and timescales. Working for our organisation Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity. We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: • Flexible working hours • Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service • Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site • Discounted gym memberships • Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement • Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it • Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site • Free 24-hours confidential counselling support • On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane • On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane • Support in career development • Flexible staff bank • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements