Nutrition Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Nutrition Nurse Specialist to join our established multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse with a passion for nutrition support to play a key role in improving patient outcomes through expert assessment, intervention, education and service development.

The successful candidate will provide specialist nursing support to patients with complex nutritional needs across a range of clinical settings, working closely with dietitians, medical staff, ward teams and community colleagues. The role will involve delivering high-quality, evidence-based care, supporting enteral / parenteral feeding pathways, contributing to clinical governance activities and promoting best practice in nutritional care.

Applicants should possess excellent communication and organisational skills, be able to work autonomously and demonstrate a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate and patient-centred care. Previous experience in nutrition support, enteral/ parenteral feeding or a related specialist area is desirable.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop specialist knowledge and contribute to service improvement within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will:

• Provide specialist nutritional nursing assessment, advice and support for patients with complex nutritional needs.
• Support the management and monitoring of patients requiring enteral feeding and nutritional interventions.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualised care plans in collaboration with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team.
• Act as a specialist resource for colleagues, providing education, training and clinical guidance on nutritional care.
• Contribute to the development of policies, guidelines and care pathways relating to nutrition support.
• Participate in service development, audit, quality improvement and clinical governance activities.
• Support safe discharge planning and continuity of nutritional care across acute and community settings.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure care is delivered in accordance with Trust policies, professional standards and national guidance.
• Work collaboratively with dietitians, consultants, pharmacists, speech and language therapists, community teams and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated patient care.
• Promote best practice in nutritional screening, assessment and management across the organisation.
• Contribute to the monitoring of service performance and support initiatives to improve patient outcomes and experience.

About us
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Our Poppy's Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Details
Date posted: 26 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum/ pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 223-NCN-803
Job locations: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualification

• Essential: Current RN NMC Registration
• Essential: Diploma in Nursing
• Essential: NG tube placement and management
• Desirable: Complex nutrition course
• Desirable: Leadership qualification

Experience and Knowledge

• Essential: Work as a specialist practitioner, providing support and advice regarding enteral feeding to patient care and treatment/ management plan
• Essential: Relevant staff nurse experience
• Essential: Answer complaints from patients, relatives and relevant parties
• Desirable: Counselling skills
• Desirable: Evidence of CPD in Nutrition
• Desirable: Experience of change management
• Desirable: Evidence of management of CVAD

Contact: Claire Miller, Senior Nutrition Clinical Nurse Specialist, claire.miller1@nhs.net, 0174326100

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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is committed to equality of opportunity.