Job summary
This is a Specialist Dietitian role within the Dietetics service providing a comprehensive specialist clinical service to adult patients referred for nutrition and dietetic management within the High Weald Lewes and Havens area.
The post holder will independently manage and treat general community patients with a range of conditions, including those with chronic and gastroenterology conditions. Work will be clinic based, home visits and within care homes.
Main duties of the job
To independently manage and treat general community patients with a range of conditions, including those with chronic and gastroenterology conditions. Work will be clinic based, home visits and within care homes.
To take accountability for allocated assessments, planning and implementation of care packages/programmes of support, within their caseload
To provide training and education in the area of nutrition support to community service providers within the High Weald Lewes and Havens area, including training in MUST screening.
Training, supervision and mentoring of student dietitians during their clinical placements.
About us
We are looking for a Specialist Community Dietitian to join our small and friendly team based in East Sussex at Uckfield Hospital. You will have access to a beautiful countryside that is close to the sea and other nature reserves.
You will be part of a specialist team who provide a comprehensive clinical service to adult patients referred for nutrition and dietetic management within the High Weald Lewes and Havens area. This will include oral nutrition support, gastroenterology and Home Enteral Feeding patients.
There will be the opportunity to establish group education for patients, e.g. coeliac groups and to provide clinical updates in MUST for community teams. You will work closely with GPs and community therapy teams to ensure seamless high quality nutritional care.
You will have the opportunity to lead Student training and inspire other members of the Dietetics team while being supported by the Professional Lead for Community Dietetics.
We believe in excellent care at the heart of the community, and would welcome you in being part of our small but committed Community Dietetics service. Our team believes in collaborative working where all ideas and opinions matter.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for planning and prioritising own clinical caseload of patients.
To provide high quality, complex nutritional and dietetic advice in order to contribute to the care of patients enabling them to make informed choices about their health and related behaviours. This will involve calculation of nutritional requirements, assessment of oral intake, lifestyle and barriers to change; and interpretation of biochemical and anthropometric measurements, as well as considering social and cultural needs.
To provide specialist evidence based intervention and evaluate clinical outcomes to ensure clinical effectiveness using agreed evaluation procedures.
Have supervisory, training and leadership responsibilities where appropriate and have some responsibility for team performance and service developments/improvements.
To work as an integral part of the Community Dietetics Service in High Weald Lewes and Havens and to undertake tasks concerning the day to day organisation and operation of the team, working with the team leader as required.
To develop and deliver training and teaching sessions regarding nutrition for healthcare professionals.
To develop and deliver education and training programmes and resources for patients and carers.
To undertake regular clinical supervision with the Dietetic team (and Student Dietitians, when necessary).
To participate in training and evaluating Student Dietitians completing BSc or postgraduate qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics when necessary.
To initiate and participate in regular survey / audit which will enhance the dietetic care of community patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for planning and prioritising own clinical caseload of patients.
To provide high quality, complex nutritional and dietetic advice in order to contribute to the care of patients enabling them to make informed choices about their health and related behaviours. This will involve calculation of nutritional requirements, assessment of oral intake, lifestyle and barriers to change; and interpretation of biochemical and anthropometric measurements, as well as considering social and cultural needs.
To provide specialist evidence based intervention and evaluate clinical outcomes to ensure clinical effectiveness using agreed evaluation procedures.
Have supervisory, training and leadership responsibilities where appropriate and have some responsibility for team performance and service developments/improvements.
To work as an integral part of the Community Dietetics Service in High Weald Lewes and Havens and to undertake tasks concerning the day to day organisation and operation of the team, working with the team leader as required.
To develop and deliver training and teaching sessions regarding nutrition for healthcare professionals.
To develop and deliver education and training programmes and resources for patients and carers.
To undertake regular clinical supervision with the Dietetic team (and Student Dietitians, when necessary).
To participate in training and evaluating Student Dietitians completing BSc or postgraduate qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics when necessary.
To initiate and participate in regular survey / audit which will enhance the dietetic care of community patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (or recognised equivalent) in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Registered member of HCPC
- Postgraduate and experiential training in relevant areas
Desirable
- Membership of relevant SIG (s)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out comprehensive and specialist assessments and develop care plans to meet clinical need
- Ability to manage caseload independently
- Ability to implement and monitor clinical audit and clinical outcomes scales within the team
- Working knowledge of professional standards and policies related to clinical and management practice
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Experience
Essential
- Experience of mentoring and providing supervision, including student supervision
- Experience of working in different care settings and with a range of patient conditions
- Minimum of 12 months post graduate experience in dietetics to include some experience in oral nutrition support and enteral feeding
Desirable
- Experience of working in community Dietetics services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (or recognised equivalent) in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Registered member of HCPC
- Postgraduate and experiential training in relevant areas
Desirable
- Membership of relevant SIG (s)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out comprehensive and specialist assessments and develop care plans to meet clinical need
- Ability to manage caseload independently
- Ability to implement and monitor clinical audit and clinical outcomes scales within the team
- Working knowledge of professional standards and policies related to clinical and management practice
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Experience
Essential
- Experience of mentoring and providing supervision, including student supervision
- Experience of working in different care settings and with a range of patient conditions
- Minimum of 12 months post graduate experience in dietetics to include some experience in oral nutrition support and enteral feeding
Desirable
- Experience of working in community Dietetics services
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.
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
