Job summary
We have a new and exciting vacancy in the Southampton community dietetics service in the fields of nutrition support and neurological rehabilitation. You will be working alongside a Band 7 and Band 5 dietitian to cover community hospitals and community rehabilitation teams. This is a fantastic opportunity for a band 5 dietitian looking to progress in community dietetics in a friendly and supportive team or a Band 6 wanting to work in the community.
You will be part of the wider community dietetic team which has dietitians working across Southampton & Hampshire in a range of specialities, including home enteral feeding, diabetes & PCN roles . The team have regular meetings for support and CPD, and have excellent links with the acute adult dietetic team.
UHS is a leading teaching hospital, hosting a wide range of specialist tertiary services. The department of dietetics and speech and language therapy employs over 120 staff working across adult, paediatrics and community services.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO:
Hold a dedicated clinical caseload of nutritional support and community neurological rehabilitation patients. Visit patients in their own homes, Nursing and residential homes and cover designated hospital wards. Be a key member of the multidisciplinary teams and liaise with other health care professionals and support staff about all aspects of dietetic and nutritional management. Deliver training sessions to health and social care professionals as required. Some of these may be run virtually. Participate in service development and evaluation. Liaise with catering staff about provision of suitable hospital menus and chair local nutrition action group meetings.
We are looking for a dietitian who:
Has recent experience and a keen interest in working in nutritional support, including tube feeding, and neurological rehabilitation. Is happy to work independently and has great time management and organisational skills. Is confident in communicating in a variety of settings and with people from all backgrounds. Is able to supervise students and band 5 dietitians. Is able to travel independently across Southampton and Hampshire as you will be working across multiple sites. Is passionate about promoting good nutritional care for elderly and neurological patients of all ages.
Our service operates during core hours, Monday to Friday.
The base will be at the Royal South Hants hospital in Southampton but you will need to travel to Lymington, Romsey and Fordingbridge hospitals on a regular basis. Home visits can run across Hampshire so access to a vehicle for work purposes and a full UK driving license is required.
You will be able to work from home on occasions.
We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are willing to consider flexible working arrangements, including part time hours and job sharing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO:
Hold a dedicated clinical caseload of nutritional support and community neurological rehabilitation patients. Visit patients in their own homes, Nursing and residential homes and cover designated hospital wards. Be a key member of the multidisciplinary teams and liaise with other health care professionals and support staff about all aspects of dietetic and nutritional management. Deliver training sessions to health and social care professionals as required. Some of these may be run virtually. Participate in service development and evaluation. Liaise with catering staff about provision of suitable hospital menus and chair local nutrition action group meetings.
We are looking for a dietitian who:
Has recent experience and a keen interest in working in nutritional support, including tube feeding, and neurological rehabilitation. Is happy to work independently and has great time management and organisational skills. Is confident in communicating in a variety of settings and with people from all backgrounds. Is able to supervise students and band 5 dietitians. Is able to travel independently across Southampton and Hampshire as you will be working across multiple sites. Is passionate about promoting good nutritional care for elderly and neurological patients of all ages.
Our service operates during core hours, Monday to Friday.
The base will be at the Royal South Hants hospital in Southampton but you will need to travel to Lymington, Romsey and Fordingbridge hospitals on a regular basis. Home visits can run across Hampshire so access to a vehicle for work purposes and a full UK driving license is required.
You will be able to work from home on occasions.
We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are willing to consider flexible working arrangements, including part time hours and job sharing.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics
- HCPC (Health and Care professions Council) registered dietitian (RD)
Desirable
- Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA) and relevant specialist groups
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to relevant ongoing CPD and development in relevant areas
- Evidence of relevant dietetic knowledge and expertise with recent experience demonstrating this
Desirable
- Experience mentoring or supervising dietetic assistants or junior staff
- Experience and involvement with dietetic student training
- Experience of audit/project work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics
- HCPC (Health and Care professions Council) registered dietitian (RD)
Desirable
- Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA) and relevant specialist groups
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to relevant ongoing CPD and development in relevant areas
- Evidence of relevant dietetic knowledge and expertise with recent experience demonstrating this
Desirable
- Experience mentoring or supervising dietetic assistants or junior staff
- Experience and involvement with dietetic student training
- Experience of audit/project work
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).
