Job summary
To provide a highly specialist dietetic service to the multidisciplinary Nutrition Support Team (NST). The post holder will have lead responsibility for co-ordination, provision and development of the dietetic service for the NST.
To maintain an agreed case load for patients, performing advanced assessment of patients including those with highly complex presentations, to formulate diagnoses and treatment plans, which will include Parenteral Nutrition (PN) and complex Enteral Nutrition (EN), working as an autonomous practitioner.
To work alongside the members of the NST, co-coordinating, delivering and evaluating the service.
To participate in NST ward rounds on a regular basis.
To undertake line manager duties for dietitians.
To work alongside the Inpatient Therapy Manager and Deputy Inpatient Therapy Manager, and the Professional Lead, in planning, co-coordinating, delivering and evaluating the service.
To be instrumental in the on-going development of a range of nutritional services and practices that provide high quality care and interventions across the Trust.
To carry out any special duties associated with the post (see section below).
Main duties of the job
To provide a Highly Specialist Dietetic service to patients referred to the multidisciplinary Nutrition Support Team at Royal Cornwall Hospitals. This will include dietetic assessment, nutritional diagnosis, and team working to formulate nutritional treatment and goal setting.
To provide regular ward review of patients on Parenteral Nutrition providing professional cross cover for the Nutrition Nurse and Pharmacist / Pharmacy Technician.
To operationally supervise and line manage dietitians for example within the surgery specialism, this may be subject to change as services develop and may include support workers and dietetic apprentices in the future.
To lead and support the development of the dietitians within surgery in the measurement and evaluation of clinical practice through the use of evidence based practice, research and audit in the specialist area of nutrition support.
To act as the expert resource, leading in the provision of high-quality teaching and training to students and health care professionals within area of expertise.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent leading to Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration as a Dietitian
- HCPC Registered
- Evidence of further formal study e.g. Postgraduate qualifications, (Postgraduate certificate/Diploma, Masters modules, or equivalent management qualification
Desirable
- Membership of relevant professional body
- Membership of relevant specific interest groups
- Supplementary Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience
- Highly developed clinical skills in Nutrition support
- Comprehensive experience of working in a specialist area of dietetics - acute inpatients and community outpatients
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent leading to Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration as a Dietitian
- HCPC Registered
- Evidence of further formal study e.g. Postgraduate qualifications, (Postgraduate certificate/Diploma, Masters modules, or equivalent management qualification
Desirable
- Membership of relevant professional body
- Membership of relevant specific interest groups
- Supplementary Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience
- Highly developed clinical skills in Nutrition support
- Comprehensive experience of working in a specialist area of dietetics - acute inpatients and community outpatients
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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