Job summary

Nutrition Nurse Specialist

Do you like to be challenged, work within a supportive multi-disciplinary team and provide high quality care? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic nurse with proven experience as a senior band 5/6 nurse, working with people with specific nutritional needs.

Working across the speciality and wards, contributing to the delivery and development of the Nutrition Service using effective evidence-based practice in line with agreed national standards for clinical practice. Passionate about ensuring the highest standards of patient centred care are provided and continuously improving experiences for patients, families and carers, working both independently and as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. Acting as a key worker for a clinical caseload of patients at different points in the care pathway, working to coordinate care and provide easy access for on-going support for patients with Nutritional requirements.

For this role you will need to have current NMC Nursing registration with post qualification experience.

Possession of excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills coupled with evidence of continuing professional development are essential.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate would be expected to work as part of the team to deliver high standards of patient care responsive to patient's needs.

The post holder will possess the ability to be able to work alone and with the wider supporting team, and work collaboratively with external agencies. You will be expected to demonstrate and role model the uppermost professional standards.

About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Details
Date posted: 08 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 297-8028043
Job locations: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 6SX, United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities
To provide the highest standard of holistic care for patients through the utilisation of enhanced clinical skills and advice in the assessment and management of enterally fed patients.

To collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to improve and maintain the quality and safety of patient care.

To contribute to the delivery and development of the Nutrition & Dietetic service through the use of effective evidence-based practice in line with agreed national standards for clinical practice.

To provide nutritional clinical advice and support to clinical staff within GHNT on the management and care of patients who are fed enterally, to facilitate effective delivery of care to patients.

To provide education and training to clinical staff and internal/ external agencies

To always act as a resource and role model for the profession

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Essential

• RN, current NMC registration
• Degree in nursing
• Significant Gastroenterolgy Experience
• Evidence of ongoing CPD in specialist area of practice
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Evidence of Autonomous Working

Desirable

• Clinical Skills

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND APTITUDE

Essential

• High level of interpersonal and communication skills
• Mentorship skills
• Ability to cope with and diffuse difficult and stressful situations

Desirable

• Clinical Skills

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of effectively managing people and resources
• Clinical care, assessment, diagnosis and care planning
• Substantial experience of care delivery

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Flexible approach to work

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 6SX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Matron Laura Collins, lauracollins5@nhs.net, 01914458303