Nutritional Clinical Nurse Specilist | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Healthcare are looking for a dynamic nurse who can help develop the Nutrition service at the Homerton Healthcare. This role is an integral member of the gastroenterology and nutrition team and the post holder will provide specialist care for patients requiring nutrition support (oral, Enteral and parenteral).

The post holder will be joining a small but very energetic and innovative Nutrition and gastroenterologyteam, primarilyassisting gastroenterology consultants, dietitians and nursing to embrace safe and effective care for patients on Artificial nutrition, supporting the nutrition support team meeting weekly and assisting discharges.

It is a fresh new and exciting role and Homerton Healthcare keen for the new post holder to make it thrive and become embedded within the Homerton family.

They will work with the Dietitians in developing the service and supporting patients in both inpatients and outpatient settings. They will support the development of policies, procedures and clinical protocols related to the service (i.e. parental / enteral nutrition, management of central line catheters). They will be expected to participate in the Nutrition MDT meetings, contributing to the discussion and treatment planning / referral decisions. They will act as a role model in expert practice faciliting and supporting the delivery of direct care for patients.

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Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.