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Trosolwg o'r swydd

The vacancy has 1x37.5 (FT) and 1x32hrs (PT) available. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join the nutrition support team in a rapidly expanding gastroenterology directorate. As an integral member of the gastroenterology clinical team the post holder will provide specialist care for patients requiring nutrition support (oral, enteral and parenteral). The post holder will join an established nutrition support team composed of: band 7 nutrition nurse, two consultant gastroenterologists with a specialist interest in nutrition, dietitian, SALT and consultant biochemist. Part of the duties will include co-leading a nutrition MDT and supporting up to two-three consultant ward rounds a week in addition to independent nutrition nurse led ward rounds. The nutrition nurse will receive in-house training on how to insert PEGs alongside the existing consultant gastroenterologists and nutrition nurse. 
The post holder would also be expected to form close working relationships with the community service to ensure continuity of care for patients receiving parenteral/enteral nutrition. This post will support all disciplines on matters pertaining to nutrition including but not exclusive to: clinical triage of PEG/NG/parenteral/eating disorder/short bowel referrals, audit, quality and risk management and policy writing.
The post includes independent and consultant supported clinics, as well as inpatient support for all adult areas within the organisation.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

Responsibility for the nursing management of patients admitted / treated with artificial nutrition support
To provide expert nursing advice and support to patients and their families throughout the pathway, enabling them to make an informed choice based on all treatment options.
Development and provision of training and advice to nursing and junior medical
staff on the management of patients undergoing parenteral / enteral nutritional
support and intravenous therapies
To provide psychological and emotional support for patients through the facilitation of relevant groups, counselling and information sharing.
Support the development of policies, procedures and clinical protocols related to the service (i.e. parenteral / enteral nutrition, management of central line catheters.
Participation in MDT meeting, contributing to the discussion and treatment planning/referral decisions.
To act as a role model in expert practice facilitating and supporting the delivery of
direct specialist patient care, assisting staff to develop appropriate plans of care for patients.
To review service provision in light of critical incidents, patient feedback, national guidance, participate in root cause analysis as appropriate.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

•  Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

•  NHS pension scheme membership

•  Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further

•  NHS Staff discounts

•  Cycle to work scheme

•  Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

•  Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice