Job summary
An opportunity
has arisen to join our friendly, forward thinking and collaborative team at
South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. Our Dietetic Department of more than 55 staff
is managed as one team, but is structured into smaller teams led by Senior
Specialist Dietitians. We are actively involved in the training of
Trainee Dietitians and offer A, B and C placements for both Leeds Beckett and
Newcastle University.
This is a rotational
post and there will be opportunities to shadow specialists working in renal
medicine, diabetes, paediatrics, gastroenterology, critical care, Head &
Neck, bariatrics, peri-op surgical, and stroke. CPD is actively encouraged with good post-graduate
education and training opportunities.
We
are looking to recruit a self-motivated and committed Dietitian to join our
friendly and proactive department. This
post will include inpatient work in nutrition support, general medicine,
general surgery and elderly care. The successful candidate will also be
responsible for delivering outpatient clinics, providing dietetic advice and
support for patients and their carers referred regarding nutritional support,
diabetes and weight management.
Our
department recognises the importance of work life balance and we actively
support flexible working within our department.
Transport
links to Newcastle city centre via Metro. Prospective applicants are welcome to
contact the department for any further information.
Main duties of the job
This role sits within
the Dietetic acute team. It will provide good variety to those looking to gain
well rounded experience in both inpatient and outpatient services. A working week will typically include
outpatient clinics and daily ward sessions, so applicants need to have an
interest in working across these settings and good organisation skills to
balance the workload. There will be training provided to ensure that the
successful candidate feels confident to carry out their clinical tasks independently
as well as regular one to one`s where developmental goals can be highlighted
and supported. The Nutrition and Dietetics department has excellent working
links with the wider MDT and we are looking for an applicant who is confident
in communicating with a range of professionals.
There will be an
element of cross site working, however, where the successful applicant is based
can be negotiated. To aid with cross site working, there is a free shuttle bus
between the Sunderland Royal Hospital and South Tyneside District General and both
sites are close to metro stops.
The department is
friendly and supportive and encourage CPD, including regular clinical
supervision and evidence based practice groups.
New graduates will be supported through the preceptorship programme by a
buddy who will meet them regularly and provide guidance.
This post is
subject to satisfactory DBS check at Enhanced level.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties of the job
include:
To manage
a caseload of inpatients. Band 5s are given a variety of wards to ensure that
they are getting good experience in different areas of Dietetics. These may
include respiratory, haematology, endocrinology as well as general medicine and
COTE. We are a supportive team who encourage staff to discuss any queries and
will offer support with any complex patients on a band 5s ward.
To
complete outpatient clinics once per week. These will contain a mix of
nutrition support, Type 2 Diabetes, IBS etc. There will be an opportunity to
take coeliac clinics too, for which training will be provided.
Partake in
a rotation once per week. The rotations are 6 months long and are based within
a speciality that the band 5 finds interesting and would like to learn more
about. Rotations available include critical care, gastroenterology, renal,
bariatrics, paediatrics, diabetes, stroke, head and neck cancer and surgical.
These are learning opportunities for the band 5 and they are encouraged to keep
skills up in this area once the rotation is completed.
New
graduates are supported within their first 6 months through the preceptorship
programme. They meet with an assigned buddy dietitian and compile a portfolio
of their progress in their new role.
The
department takes A, B and C students. The post holder will be encouraged to
take an active role in student training once established in their role.
To
comply with the Trusts Vision, Values and Behaviours
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties of the job
include:
To manage
a caseload of inpatients. Band 5s are given a variety of wards to ensure that
they are getting good experience in different areas of Dietetics. These may
include respiratory, haematology, endocrinology as well as general medicine and
COTE. We are a supportive team who encourage staff to discuss any queries and
will offer support with any complex patients on a band 5s ward.
To
complete outpatient clinics once per week. These will contain a mix of
nutrition support, Type 2 Diabetes, IBS etc. There will be an opportunity to
take coeliac clinics too, for which training will be provided.
Partake in
a rotation once per week. The rotations are 6 months long and are based within
a speciality that the band 5 finds interesting and would like to learn more
about. Rotations available include critical care, gastroenterology, renal,
bariatrics, paediatrics, diabetes, stroke, head and neck cancer and surgical.
These are learning opportunities for the band 5 and they are encouraged to keep
skills up in this area once the rotation is completed.
New
graduates are supported within their first 6 months through the preceptorship
programme. They meet with an assigned buddy dietitian and compile a portfolio
of their progress in their new role.
The
department takes A, B and C students. The post holder will be encouraged to
take an active role in student training once established in their role.
To
comply with the Trusts Vision, Values and Behaviours
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Able to present information, written and orally, clearly and logically to individuals or groups.
- Able to apply sound knowledge in a practical manner.
- Able to use different skills to bring about compliance depending upon patient needs e.g. motivational, persuasive, counselling, reassuring.
- Good interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- IT skills including data input, word processing, powerpoint and dietary analysis
- Presentation skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Post-Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
- State Registration to Health Care Professions Council
- Knowledge of professional boundaries
- Understanding of Professional Code of Conduct and application in practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of audit and research methods
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to prioritise a busy workload
- Have the ability to travel to various locations across Sunderland
Desirable
- Car driver and access to a vehicle for work purposes
Attitude
Essential
- Willing to work as part of a team.
- Flexibility
- Self-motivated and committed.
- Positive
- Able to work on own initiative
Desirable
- Forward thinking and proactive
- Enjoy working autonomously
Experience
Essential
- Some experience of providing dietetic support to inpatients and outpatients
Desirable
- Post registration dietetic experience
- Experience of using Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST)
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Able to present information, written and orally, clearly and logically to individuals or groups.
- Able to apply sound knowledge in a practical manner.
- Able to use different skills to bring about compliance depending upon patient needs e.g. motivational, persuasive, counselling, reassuring.
- Good interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- IT skills including data input, word processing, powerpoint and dietary analysis
- Presentation skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Post-Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
- State Registration to Health Care Professions Council
- Knowledge of professional boundaries
- Understanding of Professional Code of Conduct and application in practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of audit and research methods
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to prioritise a busy workload
- Have the ability to travel to various locations across Sunderland
Desirable
- Car driver and access to a vehicle for work purposes
Attitude
Essential
- Willing to work as part of a team.
- Flexibility
- Self-motivated and committed.
- Positive
- Able to work on own initiative
Desirable
- Forward thinking and proactive
- Enjoy working autonomously
Experience
Essential
- Some experience of providing dietetic support to inpatients and outpatients
Desirable
- Post registration dietetic experience
- Experience of using Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST)
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).
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