Job summary
Portsmouth
Dietitians are recruiting a Band 6 gastroenterology dietitian to join our award
winning Acute Dietetic team.
We are looking for
an enthusiastic dietitian with a passion for supporting nutrition support in
gastroenterology to provide expert dietetic care to gastroenterology and
hepatology patients at Queen Alexandra Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post would be
ideally suited for an experienced band 5 dietitian, or a junior band 6
dietitian looking to increase their clinical experience. Knowledge of parental
nutrition would be beneficial, although full support will be provided to
complete clinical competencies. Study days and courses are incorporated into
the role, to ensure ongoing clinical development and networking.
As a team we strive
for clinical excellence and development; research, service evaluations and
projects are highly encouraged. Development of analytical and research skills
will be supported and many of our dietitians have presented at conferences
across the globe. Teaching opportunities and engagement with staff and the
wider public are embraced.
Our department is
actively involved in training student dietitians, and supervision of students
from the University of Surrey and the University of Winchester is included
within this role. You will be encouraged to take part in leadership training
and will support junior members of the team when appropriate.
You will be based
at the Queen Alexandra Hospital site as part of the Acute Dietetic team. A
friendly team, we pride ourselves on our supportive nature. Part time and
flexible working requests are welcomed and accommodated where possible.
If you are
interested in the post we encourage you to call Sarah Williams to discuss
further on 02392 286000 ext 3223.
About us
Here at Portsmouth
Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate
care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for
research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main
hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on
the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come
from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety
of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values
and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community,
you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Portsmouth
Dietitians are a team of over 30 dietitians and support staff providing acute
and community dietetic services to adults and children in Portsmouth and South
East Hampshire. We pride ourselves on being a friendly and supportive team
offering a range of opportunities for development in specialities including
oncology, stroke, renal, surgery, paediatrics and community dietetics. We
provide placement supervision to student dietitians.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
responsibilities
- To deliver a
specialist dietetic service, including enteral and parenteral nutrition, to
inpatients under the care of Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust; working
autonomously in delivering nutritional care to patients.
- To work
autonomously to provide an outpatient service to patients, and their carers,
requiring nutritional support, both within dietetic-led and multi-disciplinary
consultant-led clinics.
- To act as a core
member of the multi-disciplinary team by representing dietetics and promoting
the role of nutrition within patient care to members of medical and surgical
teams.
- To act as a
resource to the dietetic team, supporting junior and community dietitians.
- To assist the
Operational Lead in developing acute dietetic team resources, skills and
knowledge- ensuring continuity of care across local and regional dietetic
services.
- A highly skilled
clinical expert with specialised knowledge in caring for patients and their
carers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
responsibilities
- To deliver a
specialist dietetic service, including enteral and parenteral nutrition, to
inpatients under the care of Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust; working
autonomously in delivering nutritional care to patients.
- To work
autonomously to provide an outpatient service to patients, and their carers,
requiring nutritional support, both within dietetic-led and multi-disciplinary
consultant-led clinics.
- To act as a core
member of the multi-disciplinary team by representing dietetics and promoting
the role of nutrition within patient care to members of medical and surgical
teams.
- To act as a
resource to the dietetic team, supporting junior and community dietitians.
- To assist the
Operational Lead in developing acute dietetic team resources, skills and
knowledge- ensuring continuity of care across local and regional dietetic
services.
- A highly skilled
clinical expert with specialised knowledge in caring for patients and their
carers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Dietetics
- HCPC Registered Dietitian
- Evidence of professional development or commitment to postgraduate study
Desirable
- Evidence of postgraduate education, training
- Completed PENG Clinical Update course or equivalent nutrition support qualification.
- Member of the British Dietetic Association and relevant specialist groups
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a dietitian in a clinical setting.
- Experience of acute hospital dietetics within a range of medical and surgical specialties, including enteral nutrition support
- Evidence of recent service improvement work
- Experience of team-working within acute dietetics
Desirable
- Significant dietetic experience within a range of specialties such as surgery, gastroenterology and oncology including complex enteral and parenteral nutrition support
- Experience of clinical or non-clinical teaching
- Experience of facilitating student dietitian training/supervision
- Experience of peer supervision and/or supervision of junior dietetic staff.
- Evidence of service evaluation, audit or research
Circumstances
Essential
- Able to conduct work across a variety of settings and worksites.
- Able to work within agreed hours.
Desirable
- Car owner/driver.
- Able to offer some flexibility e.g. some evening/weekend education sessions
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Competent practitioner with well-developed clinical and reasoning skills.
- Able to promote role of nutrition to others
- Able to communicate with people from a variety of backgrounds. Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to think/plan strategically and develop the role in conjunction with other dietitians, dietetic leads and various stakeholders.
- Excellent presentation skills and ability
- Ability to demonstrate advanced communication skills including confidence within the multidisciplinary team.
- Able to work autonomously with individuals and groups
- Competent in use of Microsoft word, excel and outlook
- Willing to participate in clinical supervision and contribute to team clinical governance
Desirable
- Strong interest in nutrition support e.g. member of relevant BDA specialist group
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Dietetics
- HCPC Registered Dietitian
- Evidence of professional development or commitment to postgraduate study
Desirable
- Evidence of postgraduate education, training
- Completed PENG Clinical Update course or equivalent nutrition support qualification.
- Member of the British Dietetic Association and relevant specialist groups
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a dietitian in a clinical setting.
- Experience of acute hospital dietetics within a range of medical and surgical specialties, including enteral nutrition support
- Evidence of recent service improvement work
- Experience of team-working within acute dietetics
Desirable
- Significant dietetic experience within a range of specialties such as surgery, gastroenterology and oncology including complex enteral and parenteral nutrition support
- Experience of clinical or non-clinical teaching
- Experience of facilitating student dietitian training/supervision
- Experience of peer supervision and/or supervision of junior dietetic staff.
- Evidence of service evaluation, audit or research
Circumstances
Essential
- Able to conduct work across a variety of settings and worksites.
- Able to work within agreed hours.
Desirable
- Car owner/driver.
- Able to offer some flexibility e.g. some evening/weekend education sessions
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Competent practitioner with well-developed clinical and reasoning skills.
- Able to promote role of nutrition to others
- Able to communicate with people from a variety of backgrounds. Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to think/plan strategically and develop the role in conjunction with other dietitians, dietetic leads and various stakeholders.
- Excellent presentation skills and ability
- Ability to demonstrate advanced communication skills including confidence within the multidisciplinary team.
- Able to work autonomously with individuals and groups
- Competent in use of Microsoft word, excel and outlook
- Willing to participate in clinical supervision and contribute to team clinical governance
Desirable
- Strong interest in nutrition support e.g. member of relevant BDA specialist group
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
