Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic dietitian, looking for a new challenge? We have an exciting new role working with complex rehabilitation patients at the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC). The role of the Specialist Dietitian will be a key part of the interdisciplinary team, supporting those with nutritional needs - this will include oral and enteral nutritional support, so experience with these is essential.
You will be expected to effectively manage and prioritise a busy clinical caseload across the NRC, with the support of the Band 7 Dietitian. You will be actively involved in MDT working alongside other therapists and encouraged to be involved in audit, service evaluation and service improvement projects related to improving nutritional care of our rehabilitation patients. You will also play a role in education of nutrition across the centre to both patients and staff.
You'll need to have excellent communication, a flexible approach and the ability to manage your own time and workload within a supportive team. Experience of nutritional support and evidence of a varied clinical experience is desirable.
The NRC is a new, purpose-built 70-bed facility on the Stanford Hall Rehabilitation Estate near Loughborough, delivering a centre of excellence to improve rehabilitation services in England. It is co-located with the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre and will share some of the world class rehabilitation facilities. Find out more at www.nationalrehabilitationcentre.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
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About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the below summary, you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the below summary, you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Dietitian (4 year degree, post-graduate diploma or equivalent)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Registered with the Health Professions Council
Desirable
- Relevant validate course
- Member of BDA including specialist group
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a registered dietitian.
- Able to apply additional depth of knowledge gained through experience to specialist area.
Desirable
- Experience of working in relevant specialist area/s
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including explaining, negotiating, motivating and training.
- Able to work as an integral member of dietetic and multi-professional teams, building relationships with patients / carers, and other staff.
- Able to handle sensitive and confidential information and respond to people who are distressed or anxious.
- Able to overcome difficulties in communication, including language barriers, and adapt approach to varying situations.
- Able to overcome barriers to understanding.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Able to interpret and evaluate complex information from a variety of sources using professional judgement to solve problems and make decisions where there are a range of options.
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Able to plan and organise own workload, including daily tasks and longer term strategic planning, despite interruptions and changing priorities.
- Able to plan and organise the work of allocated student dietitians.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to carry out anthropometric measurements accurately and use relevant equipment.
Desirable
- ECDL or other qualification
Other requirements specific to the role (eg be able to drive or work shifts)
Essential
- Able to make decisions within own work role guided by broad policies and guidelines, supported by team leader / clinical lead and multi-professional team.
- Able to travel to areas within and beyond the Trust if required.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Dietitian (4 year degree, post-graduate diploma or equivalent)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Registered with the Health Professions Council
Desirable
- Relevant validate course
- Member of BDA including specialist group
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a registered dietitian.
- Able to apply additional depth of knowledge gained through experience to specialist area.
Desirable
- Experience of working in relevant specialist area/s
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including explaining, negotiating, motivating and training.
- Able to work as an integral member of dietetic and multi-professional teams, building relationships with patients / carers, and other staff.
- Able to handle sensitive and confidential information and respond to people who are distressed or anxious.
- Able to overcome difficulties in communication, including language barriers, and adapt approach to varying situations.
- Able to overcome barriers to understanding.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Able to interpret and evaluate complex information from a variety of sources using professional judgement to solve problems and make decisions where there are a range of options.
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Able to plan and organise own workload, including daily tasks and longer term strategic planning, despite interruptions and changing priorities.
- Able to plan and organise the work of allocated student dietitians.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to carry out anthropometric measurements accurately and use relevant equipment.
Desirable
- ECDL or other qualification
Other requirements specific to the role (eg be able to drive or work shifts)
Essential
- Able to make decisions within own work role guided by broad policies and guidelines, supported by team leader / clinical lead and multi-professional team.
- Able to travel to areas within and beyond the Trust if required.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
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).