Job summary
Are you a highly capable and dynamic dietitian with experience of working with children, young people, or adults with mental health, learning disability or autism and a desire to support staff and innovate practice? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Professional Lead Dietitian to join Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
This post sits within our Mental Health group and supports a small number of specialist dietitians working in Community and Inpatient Multi Disciplinary Teams within Adult Mental Health, Mental Health Services for Older People, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and Intellectual Disabilities.
Given the importance of growing and developing the dietetic workforce there will be some focus on supporting student and B5 development opportunities across mental health and forensics. Capitalising on the post holder's expertise a consultative approach for services where there is currently no other dietetic access may be required at times.
You will be reporting directly to the Senior AHP executive team with a close working relationship with the Consultant in nutrition and hydration and Head of dietetics in the Community care group.
The Trust employs Dietitians across Nottinghamshire in Mental Health Services, Community Health Services, Food Services and Forensic Services.
The successful candidate will possess adept leadership skills and demonstrate excellent organisational and interpersonal skills to collaborate and develop the profession.
Main duties of the job
The Professional Lead Dietitian will support the clinical practice and development of the Dietetic Workforce in Mental Health Services.
The post holder will provide governance, advice, support and consultancy to senior managers/leaders and Associate Directors for AHPs to ensure safe and effective evidence-based dietetic delivery and practice with Mental Health Services and with other leads into other other areas of the Trust where required.
Working in collaboration with service managers this role contributes to the oversight of profession and strategic planning of resources as appropriate to promote recruitment, retention, and continuity of dietetic services.
In addition to working with Mental Health Service Managers the post holder will work closely with the Head of Dietetics within the community services care group and the Consultant in Nutrition and Hydration to innovate, harmonise and raise the profile of the dietetic profession across the Trust.
About us
Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons.
As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team.
We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust.
If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you!
#TeamNottsHC
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will act as the Professional advisor to the Mental Health Services Care Group to achieve an effective patient centred service. This will include representing the profession at agreed forums within the Care Units, Group and Trustwide Professional Advisory Groups.
You will provide clinical and professional leadership for the dietetic profession across mental health services. Establishing forums across areas, connecting the profession and reducing professional isolation.
You will provide professional supervision to staff plus clinical and managerial supervision as appropriate in partnership with Service Leads within the specialities.
You will provide expert professional and specialist advice to the management teams and clinicians regarding professional and service development issues to support the business and clinical governance of the organisation. You will ensure compliance with national dietetic standards within the specialism and profession ensuring consistent delivery of best practice to support excellent patient care.
You will undertake workforce planning and support recruitment of specialist dietitians in Mental Health Services.
You will ensure practice-based learning placements are provided for student Dietitians in Mental Health settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will act as the Professional advisor to the Mental Health Services Care Group to achieve an effective patient centred service. This will include representing the profession at agreed forums within the Care Units, Group and Trustwide Professional Advisory Groups.
You will provide clinical and professional leadership for the dietetic profession across mental health services. Establishing forums across areas, connecting the profession and reducing professional isolation.
You will provide professional supervision to staff plus clinical and managerial supervision as appropriate in partnership with Service Leads within the specialities.
You will provide expert professional and specialist advice to the management teams and clinicians regarding professional and service development issues to support the business and clinical governance of the organisation. You will ensure compliance with national dietetic standards within the specialism and profession ensuring consistent delivery of best practice to support excellent patient care.
You will undertake workforce planning and support recruitment of specialist dietitians in Mental Health Services.
You will ensure practice-based learning placements are provided for student Dietitians in Mental Health settings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc. or MSc. in Dietetics or BSc. in relevant science plus Post Graduate Diploma or MSc in Dietetics
Desirable
- Registered member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA)
Training
Essential
- Evidence of relevant post-registration specialist professional knowledge and experience acquired through recognised academic study, practical clinical education, or attendance at relevant specialist courses
- University accredited clinical supervisory skills for training students
- Leadership /management training
Desirable
- Recognised teaching course.
- Research and/or audit courses
Experience
Essential
- Extensive Post Graduate experience as a highly specialist or specialist dietitian across a wide range of specialities, including nutrition support, weight management, diabetes, eating disorders and disordered eating.
- Developing and managing a dietetic service
- Evidence of appraisal and supervision and developing staff
- Evidence of effective student/trainee/preceptee supervision and development
- Evidence of effective liaison with other agencies, across services and care groups and other professional colleagues of the MDT
- Evidence of recruitment and retention of staff
Desirable
- Experience in Working in mental health
- Interest in forensic health
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current legislation and initiatives relevant to dietetic profession and areas of specialism
- Knowledge of clinical evidence base and relevant literature for dietetics and MH
- Wide knowledge of treatment approaches
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and proven ability to communicate highly complex/sensitive information to a range of audiences
- Leadership skills enabling teams to work effectively together and across services.
- Skills in the effective management of change and/or conflict.
- Problem solving and negotiation skills
- Skills of effective professionally supervision of registered therapists, support staff and trainees.
- Ability to prioritise and time manage the pressures of managerial, professional and clinical responsibilities.
- Teaching and presentation skills
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel across Trust site
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Values - Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc. or MSc. in Dietetics or BSc. in relevant science plus Post Graduate Diploma or MSc in Dietetics
Desirable
- Registered member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA)
Training
Essential
- Evidence of relevant post-registration specialist professional knowledge and experience acquired through recognised academic study, practical clinical education, or attendance at relevant specialist courses
- University accredited clinical supervisory skills for training students
- Leadership /management training
Desirable
- Recognised teaching course.
- Research and/or audit courses
Experience
Essential
- Extensive Post Graduate experience as a highly specialist or specialist dietitian across a wide range of specialities, including nutrition support, weight management, diabetes, eating disorders and disordered eating.
- Developing and managing a dietetic service
- Evidence of appraisal and supervision and developing staff
- Evidence of effective student/trainee/preceptee supervision and development
- Evidence of effective liaison with other agencies, across services and care groups and other professional colleagues of the MDT
- Evidence of recruitment and retention of staff
Desirable
- Experience in Working in mental health
- Interest in forensic health
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current legislation and initiatives relevant to dietetic profession and areas of specialism
- Knowledge of clinical evidence base and relevant literature for dietetics and MH
- Wide knowledge of treatment approaches
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and proven ability to communicate highly complex/sensitive information to a range of audiences
- Leadership skills enabling teams to work effectively together and across services.
- Skills in the effective management of change and/or conflict.
- Problem solving and negotiation skills
- Skills of effective professionally supervision of registered therapists, support staff and trainees.
- Ability to prioritise and time manage the pressures of managerial, professional and clinical responsibilities.
- Teaching and presentation skills
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel across Trust site
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Values - Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role
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).
