Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a substantive band 6 Dietitian to join the LYPFT Learning Disability (LD) Service. We are looking for a dynamic Dietitian keen to work with learning disabled adults who require specialist health support due to complex physical, sensory, communication and behavioral impairments.
Main duties of the job
We welcome applications from band 5 Dietitians who are looking to develop their skills and progress into a band 6 position. In this circumstance the successful candidate will be supported via a bespoke developmental plan. They will receive input to develop their competencies and confidence to work with clients who have complex presentations. Other specific areas for development will be negotiated. Progress towards re-banding to band 6 level will be regularly reviewed and discussed.
The successful candidate will be based within the smaller of our two Community Learning Disability Teams (CLDT) which covers the East North East area of Leeds. You will be a key member of the team working within a diverse and forward-thinking MDT which includes the following professionals: Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Nurses, Psychologists and Medics. The Learning Disabilities dietetic team is made up of Band 7 Clinical Lead, Band 6 and 5 practitioners and Dietetic Associate Practitioners.
About us
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching,research and development.
There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme (LYPFT pays 20.6% into your scheme each year), coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more organisations such as Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and NHS Discount Offers.
We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank. Bank-only workers can choose the hours they want to work and will have the opportunity to gain additional experience, keep skills up to date, develop new ones and earn extra money without having to commit to a permanent role. For an informal discussion or more information please contact the team bankstaffingdepartment.lypft@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The LD service has clear clinical governance pathways and supports professional and service development. As a band 6 there is an expectation to contribute or lead on service development, service projects and task groups. Robust supervision structures are in place with 1:1s with the Clinical Team Manager and the Clinical Lead Dietitian, peer support through weekly MDT, monthly LD Dietetic
Professional Development meetings and 3 monthly LD AHP forum meetings. The service runs Monday to Friday 9 to 5. All team members have access to full remote technology (phones and laptops) to support Hybrid and Flexible ways of working.
The successful candidate must be a driver with access to a vehicle and be able to lift and carry weighing scales in and out of their vehicle.
You will manage your own caseload which will include service users with a range of dietetic needs including weight management, diabetes, nutrition support and enteral feeding. You will also work closely with a range of health and social care partners, including the private and voluntary sectors, and adult social care. You will have the opportunity to deliver training and education sessions for service users, carers, families and other healthcare professionals as part of your role. There will also be opportunities for service development within the team and Trust wide.
You will be joining an innovative and growing Trust wide dietetic community of 20 Dietitians, Dietetic Associate Practitioners and Dietetic Assistants. As part of your role you will have regular clinical and management supervision, attend local AHP Forums, monthly Trust wide dietetic meetings and have access to peer support alongside other development opportunities. We work closely with Leeds Beckett University and in partnership with Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust delivering student placements and as an organisation we are keen to support research and development activities.
So if you are a Dietitian interested in supporting people under a holistic health and social model of care working closely with the MDT to advocate the physical health needs of this vulnerable client group this could be the post for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The LD service has clear clinical governance pathways and supports professional and service development. As a band 6 there is an expectation to contribute or lead on service development, service projects and task groups. Robust supervision structures are in place with 1:1s with the Clinical Team Manager and the Clinical Lead Dietitian, peer support through weekly MDT, monthly LD Dietetic
Professional Development meetings and 3 monthly LD AHP forum meetings. The service runs Monday to Friday 9 to 5. All team members have access to full remote technology (phones and laptops) to support Hybrid and Flexible ways of working.
The successful candidate must be a driver with access to a vehicle and be able to lift and carry weighing scales in and out of their vehicle.
You will manage your own caseload which will include service users with a range of dietetic needs including weight management, diabetes, nutrition support and enteral feeding. You will also work closely with a range of health and social care partners, including the private and voluntary sectors, and adult social care. You will have the opportunity to deliver training and education sessions for service users, carers, families and other healthcare professionals as part of your role. There will also be opportunities for service development within the team and Trust wide.
You will be joining an innovative and growing Trust wide dietetic community of 20 Dietitians, Dietetic Associate Practitioners and Dietetic Assistants. As part of your role you will have regular clinical and management supervision, attend local AHP Forums, monthly Trust wide dietetic meetings and have access to peer support alongside other development opportunities. We work closely with Leeds Beckett University and in partnership with Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust delivering student placements and as an organisation we are keen to support research and development activities.
So if you are a Dietitian interested in supporting people under a holistic health and social model of care working closely with the MDT to advocate the physical health needs of this vulnerable client group this could be the post for you.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc/Degree/post graduate diploma or equivalent in Dietetics
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting adults or children with long term complex health issues.
- Clear vision of role/commitment to the community learning disability specialism.
Skills
Essential
- Competent IT and written skills
- Ability to travel around the locality with access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc/Degree/post graduate diploma or equivalent in Dietetics
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting adults or children with long term complex health issues.
- Clear vision of role/commitment to the community learning disability specialism.
Skills
Essential
- Competent IT and written skills
- Ability to travel around the locality with access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
