Nutrition Specialist Nurse

Transformationunitgm; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a qualified Nutrition Nurse to join their team. This role involves training and supervising staff in clinical skills related to nutrition support. The successful candidate will provide expert knowledge, manage resources effectively, and contribute to service development. The position requires a Registered Nurse with extensive clinical experience and strong teaching skills, offering a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse / Midwife with a post-basic qualification.
• Extensive clinical experience and participation in research required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical knowledge and act as a role model.
• Supervise nursing staff and manage a caseload.
• Lead in risk assessment and service development.

Skills

Teaching and assessment skills

Organisation and negotiation skills

Motivation and audit/change management abilities

Ability to work independently and in teams

Education

Registered Nurse / Midwife

Post-basic specialist qualification

ECDL

Job description

Main area: Gastroenterology
Grade: Band 6
Contract: 12 months (Fixed term)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Job ref: 287-RMED-110-25

Employer: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Type: NHS
Site: Royal Liverpool Hospital
Town: Liverpool
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing date: 28/05/2025 23:59

Job overview

We are seeking a qualified, experienced, and motivated nurse to join as a Nutrition Nurse. The role involves training, supervision, and assessment in clinical skills related to nutrition support, including assessment of patients for parenteral and enteral nutrition, and management of intravenous access devices such as PICC lines and feeding tubes. Once competent, you will teach patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.

Main duties of the job

• Provide expert clinical knowledge and act as a role model to colleagues.
• Supervise nursing staff and serve as a resource for healthcare professionals.
• Ensure effective use of resources and contribute to service development.
• Lead in risk assessment, incident investigation, and promote best practices.
• Provide leadership and guidance, promoting an open and transparent culture.

Working for our organisation

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust includes Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, and Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed to improve patient care. We serve over 630,000 people in Merseyside and provide a range of hospital services including trauma, elective surgery, maternity, and complex care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will act as a clinical expert within their specialty, developing services and improving care quality. Responsibilities include managing a caseload or providing specialist advice, setting standards, and contributing to clinical governance, audit, and education.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse / Midwife
• Post-basic specialist qualification relevant to the specialty
• Evidence of professional development
• ECDL

Experience

• Extensive clinical experience
• Participation in research
• Leadership and change facilitation

Knowledge and Skills

• Teaching and assessment skills
• Organisation and negotiation skills
• Motivation and audit/change management abilities
• Ability to work independently and in teams

Other

• Diplomatic, assertive, confident
• Recognition of limitations
• Ability to travel between sites
• Flexibility

Please check your email regularly for application updates. Internal staff should confirm employment status. Sponsorship for visas is not available for roles below £25,000. Only candidates meeting the person specification will be shortlisted. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

Applicants must be over 18 years old. Flexible working options are available. We value diversity and encourage under-represented groups to apply. DBS checks are required, with costs deducted from salary. For sponsorship queries, visit https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. All staff must adhere to safeguarding policies and complete mandatory training. We support staff experiencing domestic abuse.

For personal requirements during recruitment, contact Recruitment Services at 0151 706 4666.

Note: New NHS entrants start at the first pay point of the band.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Appropriate UK professional registration is required. Disclosure and Barring Service checks are mandatory.

Contact: Sarah Mather, Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Nutrition
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]
Additional info: bleep 4595