Job summary
Do you want
the exciting opportunity to manage and lead the First Dietitians?
First
Community Health and Care are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic person
to manage and lead a team of 19 dietitians, dietetic assistants and
administrators delivering adult and childrens services across east Surrey
and parts of West Sussex.
The post
holder will need to have excellent communication skills and demonstrable
skills in clinical supervision and line management.
You will
support the team to continue to deliver excellent patient care based on the
needs of the local community.
The post holder will be supported to formulate
the operational delivery plans and strategic direction of the service considering
the opportunities within the primary care networks, neighbourhoods and the
wider system.
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and develop the First
Community dietetic service with a friendly, supportive and innovative team of
dietitians.
This role can be full time (1 WTE) or part time (0.8 WTE).
Main duties of the job
The post
holder will be responsible for operational management, leadership and support
to the staff within First Dietitians.
They will lead on the strategic planning
and service development within the wider dietetic department.
They will
lead on strategic development, operational policy, business development and
transformational opportunities involving nutrition and dietetics for First
Community Health & Care.
They will lead on aspects of clinical training of
dietitians, student dietitians and other healthcare professionals.
They will
manage a service which operates into West Sussex, as well as east Surrey along
with any other current contracted activity ensuring the provision of high
quality and effective care from First Dietitians.
The post
holder will be responsible for ensuring that CQC regulations are adhered to.
They
will also be required to participate in the Operational Manager on call
rota.
About us
Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results)
First Community is a staff owned
social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services across
east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We
are looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people,
First-rate value.
First Community is a great place
to work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its
full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high quality
training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work
life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension,
flexible retirement options and various employee benefits.
Please talk to us before applying
or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your
needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs
where possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on the
role.
At First Community we welcome
applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+
candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants are
treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process,
including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.
Sustainability is integral to
First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder
will be responsible for operational management, clinical and professional leadership
and support to all staff within First Dietitians.
They will lead on the
strategic planning and service development within the dietetic department and
will lead on strategic development, operational policy, business development
and transformational opportunities involving nutrition and dietetics for First
Community Health & Care.
They will lead on aspects of clinical training for
dietitians, student dietitians and other healthcare professionals.
They will
manage a service which operates into West Sussex, as well as east Surrey along
with any other current contracted activity ensuring the provision of high
quality and effective care from First Dietitians.
The post holder
will be responsible for ensuring that CQC regulations are adhered to.
They will also be
required to participate in the Operational Manager on call rota.
When completing your application please refer to both the
Application Guide and full Job Description & Person Specification - these
can be found under supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder
will be responsible for operational management, clinical and professional leadership
and support to all staff within First Dietitians.
They will lead on the
strategic planning and service development within the dietetic department and
will lead on strategic development, operational policy, business development
and transformational opportunities involving nutrition and dietetics for First
Community Health & Care.
They will lead on aspects of clinical training for
dietitians, student dietitians and other healthcare professionals.
They will
manage a service which operates into West Sussex, as well as east Surrey along
with any other current contracted activity ensuring the provision of high
quality and effective care from First Dietitians.
The post holder
will be responsible for ensuring that CQC regulations are adhered to.
They will also be
required to participate in the Operational Manager on call rota.
When completing your application please refer to both the
Application Guide and full Job Description & Person Specification - these
can be found under supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development through approved courses and other relevant activities.
Desirable
- BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent.
- HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) Registration.
- BDA (British Dietetic Association) membership.
- Leadership and Management Courses.
- Management qualification or previous management experience.
- Working towards or completed a relevant Masters level (or equivalent) degree/course.
- Attendance at BDA accredited course in clinical specialist area.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at a senior level in Dietetics or other service.
- Experience of line management of people/teams.
- Performance management experience.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting and liaison between acute and community services.
- Evidence of critical appraisal skills.
- Evidence of implementation of evidence based practice.
- Knowledge of research, audit, QI.
- Experience in a wide range of clinical dietetic/other areas.
- Experience of service development and improvement that is wider than their own clinical area of expertise.
- Experience of developing and implementing evidence-based practice into routine working practice (own and of others).
- Experience of providing supervision or support to junior staff.
Desirable
- Minimum 5 years post registration experience.
- Student training supervision, assessment, training and programme development.
- Experience of budgetary management.
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of current issues in Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Knowledgeable and proactive within own team, between teams and within wider specialist multidisciplinary team.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint, MS Teams.
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk assessment.
Other
Essential
- Willingness to participate in continuous professional development.
- Understands principles of equal opportunity issues.
- Car driver with access to a car.
Skills
Essential
- Self-motivated and able to motivate staff and patients.
- Confident and caring approach. Innovative and willing to exchange, develop and implement ideas.
- Able to appraise and to coordinate appraisal and continuing professional development of staff/team.
- Ability to work under pressure in multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent teaching and interpersonal skills.
- Good computer skills.
- Able to devise and deliver education and training to a high standard to audiences including commissioners, staff and patient groups.
- Analytical and reasoning skills.
- Excellent clinical and assessment skills
- Evaluation and Negotiating skills
- Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy.
- Decision making, problem solving skills
- Able to work within and manage a team, demonstrate time management skills and initiative
Desirable
- Able to use dietary analysis programmes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development through approved courses and other relevant activities.
Desirable
- BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent.
- HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) Registration.
- BDA (British Dietetic Association) membership.
- Leadership and Management Courses.
- Management qualification or previous management experience.
- Working towards or completed a relevant Masters level (or equivalent) degree/course.
- Attendance at BDA accredited course in clinical specialist area.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at a senior level in Dietetics or other service.
- Experience of line management of people/teams.
- Performance management experience.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting and liaison between acute and community services.
- Evidence of critical appraisal skills.
- Evidence of implementation of evidence based practice.
- Knowledge of research, audit, QI.
- Experience in a wide range of clinical dietetic/other areas.
- Experience of service development and improvement that is wider than their own clinical area of expertise.
- Experience of developing and implementing evidence-based practice into routine working practice (own and of others).
- Experience of providing supervision or support to junior staff.
Desirable
- Minimum 5 years post registration experience.
- Student training supervision, assessment, training and programme development.
- Experience of budgetary management.
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of current issues in Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Knowledgeable and proactive within own team, between teams and within wider specialist multidisciplinary team.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint, MS Teams.
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk assessment.
Other
Essential
- Willingness to participate in continuous professional development.
- Understands principles of equal opportunity issues.
- Car driver with access to a car.
Skills
Essential
- Self-motivated and able to motivate staff and patients.
- Confident and caring approach. Innovative and willing to exchange, develop and implement ideas.
- Able to appraise and to coordinate appraisal and continuing professional development of staff/team.
- Ability to work under pressure in multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent teaching and interpersonal skills.
- Good computer skills.
- Able to devise and deliver education and training to a high standard to audiences including commissioners, staff and patient groups.
- Analytical and reasoning skills.
- Excellent clinical and assessment skills
- Evaluation and Negotiating skills
- Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy.
- Decision making, problem solving skills
- Able to work within and manage a team, demonstrate time management skills and initiative
Desirable
- Able to use dietary analysis programmes.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
