Clinical Nurse Specialist Nutritional Support INTERNAL

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

This post is a Fixed term/Secondment for 13 months to cover maternity leave.

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.

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.

Main duties of the job

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 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 BCUHB 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

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. 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.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all 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 an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Welsh Language Requirements

Essential criteria

• Ability to converse at a basic level in Welsh
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Fluent in written and spoken welsh would be a distinct advantage
  
  

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(s) of work
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Coaching of individuals
  
  

Knowledge

Essential Criteria

• Have a sound knowledge and understanding BCUHB values and beliefs, application of all Wales nutritional pathway.
• Use of measurements/audit cycles to make a 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 a 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, PPT and data bases; be able to produce reports using IT to demonstrate work undertaken 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 range of duties associated with 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