Lead Nutrition Nurse - GI Care Leader (Flexible)

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Lead Nutrition Specialist Nurse to lead the nutrition service at Whiston Hospital. The role involves providing advanced clinical practice, managing a caseload, and supporting a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care. Candidates should have a Registered Nurse qualification and experience in nutrition services. This full-time role offers flexible working options and focuses on delivering excellent nutritional care.

Benefits

Flexible working

Compressed hours

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience in an area exposed to Nutrition patients.
• Significant experience as Band 6 or above.
• Proven track record in service development and implementation of change.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical management within the Gastroenterology department.
• Provide advanced levels of clinical practice in Nutrition.
• Act as a clinical expert supporting nursing staff and MDT members.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Clinical examination skills

Leadership qualities

Ability to manage workload autonomously

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma/Degree

Masters level qualification relevant to specialty

Teaching and assessing qualification – Level 6

Independent Nurse Prescriber – Level 6 or above

Job description

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Lead Nutrition Specialist Nurse to lead the nutrition service at Whiston Hospital. The role involves providing advanced clinical practice, managing a caseload, and supporting a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care. Candidates should have a Registered Nurse qualification and experience in nutrition services. This full-time role offers flexible working options and focuses on delivering excellent nutritional care.