Job summary
BAND 5 DIETITIAN Permanent | Full-Time
We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic dietitian to join our Adult Acute Dietetic Team. We are open to applications from student dietitians that are completing their studies and dietitians that are pre-registration. Experience of working within the NHS and the hospital setting would be an advantage.
We are a small and friendly team that includes a range of dietitians from senior to newly qualified, dietetic assistants and secretarial support. Professional development is encouraged and supported through supervision and objective setting. You will be allocated time for studying and shadowing experienced senior dietitians.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and proactive dietitian, with good clinical knowledge, communication and team working skills.This role would provide a brilliant opportunity to start your dietetic career working within a team of enthusiastic and motivated dietitians. The post-holder will be required to provide cover to a range of wards including but not limited to general medicine, orthopaedic, respiratory, cardiology, surgery, gastroenterology, frailty and care of the elderly. In addition to inpatient wards, the post-holder will be required to provide an outpatient clinic on a regular basis.
All dietitians are actively involved in student training and host training to placement students from The University of Hertfordshire and The University of East Anglia. The post-holder will be actively involved in these training programmes and in the development, implementation and audit of patient care practices as part of clinical governance. There will also be opportunities to develop supervisory skills through mentoring junior members of the team.
About us
The James Paget University Hospital is a vibrant university hospital providing the best possible care to the people of east Norfolk and north Suffolk. We are situated on the coast with several beautiful beaches and the Broads National Park on the doorstep. We are within commuting distance of Norwich city centre, with on-site hospital parking available.
Service Improvement: The Dietetic Team are always striving to improve our services using audit and quality improvement models for service improvement initiatives, new policies, standard operating procedures, and we are keen for you to become an integral part of continuing this journey.
Personal and professional development is key within the James Paget University Hospital and the Integrated Therapies Department.
Development of self: We will support you in achieving your career goals, through our well-structured supervision and appraisal system. The department actively encourages the utilisation of courses and training opportunities provided and signposted through our Operational Development and Wellbeing Service. Training opportunities range from clinical and non-clinical skills, through to leadership and the development of others. The department's links with the Education Department continue to grow with the use of CPD funding as available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will also:
- Carry their own caseload and provide specialist dietetic assessment and intervention to a wide range of patients across the inpatient and outpatient service
- Provide clinical support to other team members and student dietitians
- Work alongside the Adult Acute Dietetic Team Lead, taking an active role in service development
Core working hours are 8.00am to 4.00pm, however, the post-holder will be expected to work flexibly across the needs of the service. The opportunity for part-time working can be discussed and may be available to the right candidate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will also:
- Carry their own caseload and provide specialist dietetic assessment and intervention to a wide range of patients across the inpatient and outpatient service
- Provide clinical support to other team members and student dietitians
- Work alongside the Adult Acute Dietetic Team Lead, taking an active role in service development
Core working hours are 8.00am to 4.00pm, however, the post-holder will be expected to work flexibly across the needs of the service. The opportunity for part-time working can be discussed and may be available to the right candidate.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Achieved or working towards a Degree/MSc in Dietetics
- Current Health Care Professions Council registration or soon to be applied for post-graduating
Desirable
- Other relevant qualifications, courses, study
- Membership of the British Dietetic Association
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous Band 5 experience/student placements (must include acute NHS placements)
- Enthusiasm for Band 5 post working within the inpatient and outpatient setting
- Awareness of clinical governance and evidence-based practice and its implications for dietetics
- Knowledge of enteral feeding, oral nutritional supplements and nutrition screening
- Ability to assess individuals with complex medical problems and to plan their dietetic care
- Ability to make decisions regarding change of practice based on clinical evidence and disseminates same to other health professionals
Skills, Abilities and Competencies
Essential
- Good communication skills, able to build rapport and empathy
- Demonstration of ability to act independently/on own initiative and have the ability to know when to ask for help. Acute hospitals are high pressure environments and the ability to cope in this environment is essential
- Problem solving/analytical skills
- Team working skills (evidence of multidisciplinary team working)
- Proactive and self-directed in learning
- Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines
- Professional demeanour and appearance
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Conscientious/motivated/enthusiastic and able to motivate others
Desirable
- Evidence of interest/motivation to work for James Paget University Hospital (research/visit Trust)
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Achieved or working towards a Degree/MSc in Dietetics
- Current Health Care Professions Council registration or soon to be applied for post-graduating
Desirable
- Other relevant qualifications, courses, study
- Membership of the British Dietetic Association
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous Band 5 experience/student placements (must include acute NHS placements)
- Enthusiasm for Band 5 post working within the inpatient and outpatient setting
- Awareness of clinical governance and evidence-based practice and its implications for dietetics
- Knowledge of enteral feeding, oral nutritional supplements and nutrition screening
- Ability to assess individuals with complex medical problems and to plan their dietetic care
- Ability to make decisions regarding change of practice based on clinical evidence and disseminates same to other health professionals
Skills, Abilities and Competencies
Essential
- Good communication skills, able to build rapport and empathy
- Demonstration of ability to act independently/on own initiative and have the ability to know when to ask for help. Acute hospitals are high pressure environments and the ability to cope in this environment is essential
- Problem solving/analytical skills
- Team working skills (evidence of multidisciplinary team working)
- Proactive and self-directed in learning
- Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines
- Professional demeanour and appearance
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Conscientious/motivated/enthusiastic and able to motivate others
Desirable
- Evidence of interest/motivation to work for James Paget University Hospital (research/visit Trust)
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).
