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South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Band 7 Specialist Dietitian (Childhood Weight Management)

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Job summary

An exciting 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.

You will lead on the development of our childhood weight management service across both Sunderland and South Tyneside. You will work with children, often with complex needs, who are an unhealthy weight and their families and carers, to deliver weight management interventions tailored to a familys needs. The work will involve a mixture of 1:1 clinics and family group sessions.

You will also lead in developingtraining programmes designed specifically for health staff and other partners who work with children and their families.

You must therefore possess a Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics and Registration with the HCPC.

Access to local amenities are within walking distance from Sunderland hospital including post office, Subway, supermarkets, bakery and more. Transport links to Newcastle city centre via Metro from stations close to both hospital sites.

Main duties of the job

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.

The Department is friendly and supportive and encourage CPD, including regular clinical supervision and evidence based practice groups.

Our department recognises the importance of work-life balance and we actively support flexible working within our department

Prospective Applicants are welcome to contact the Department for any further information and we welcome informal visits.

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 STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 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, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

Details

Date posted

27 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9155-CSAHP-1023-78-1

Job locations

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE340PL


Job description

Job responsibilities

To develop and provide an equitable Nutrition and Dietetic services to children, referred by healthcare professionals, for advice and support regarding overweight/obesity across both Sunderland & South Tyneside.

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To develop and provide an equitable Nutrition and Dietetic services to children, referred by healthcare professionals, for advice and support regarding overweight/obesity across both Sunderland & South Tyneside.

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics.
  • HCPC Registration.

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive post-graduate experience.
  • Recent experience in community development.
  • Experience of working with groups.
  • Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable

  • Recent experience in community/acute paediatrics.
  • Experience of working in multi-agency teams.

Personal qualities/attitude/other

Essential

  • Flexible and adaptable.
  • Self-motivated with a positive approach.
  • Able to set priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Professional role model.
  • Motivational.

Desirable

  • Please provide a contact phone number (in case we need to contact you about your Application), or write 'no Number' if you do not have a one.

Physical / mental abilities

Essential

  • Ability to manage a busy and varied workload.
  • Be able to meet travel needs of Service.

Desirable

  • Experience of undertaking appraisals.

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Presentation/teaching skills.
  • Group work skills.
  • Motivation and counselling.
  • Anthropometric skills.
  • IT skills.
  • Supervisory skills.
  • Time-management skills.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics.
  • HCPC Registration.

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive post-graduate experience.
  • Recent experience in community development.
  • Experience of working with groups.
  • Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable

  • Recent experience in community/acute paediatrics.
  • Experience of working in multi-agency teams.

Personal qualities/attitude/other

Essential

  • Flexible and adaptable.
  • Self-motivated with a positive approach.
  • Able to set priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Professional role model.
  • Motivational.

Desirable

  • Please provide a contact phone number (in case we need to contact you about your Application), or write 'no Number' if you do not have a one.

Physical / mental abilities

Essential

  • Ability to manage a busy and varied workload.
  • Be able to meet travel needs of Service.

Desirable

  • Experience of undertaking appraisals.

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Presentation/teaching skills.
  • Group work skills.
  • Motivation and counselling.
  • Anthropometric skills.
  • IT skills.
  • Supervisory skills.
  • Time-management skills.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Dietetics

Scott Covington

scott.covington@nhs.net

01915699013

Details

Date posted

27 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9155-CSAHP-1023-78-1

Job locations

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE340PL


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