Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an HCPC registered dietitian with experience of working in critical care to join our team of ICU dietitians at Southampton General Hospital on a fixed term basis due to an internal promotion. The post holder will provide specialist nutrition support across our three adult intensive care units - general, cardiac and neurosciences as well as our surgical high care.
UHS is a tertiary centre for many services including HPB, upper GI surgery, haematology, neurology, cardiac surgery and intestinal failure and so we provide care for some of the South's most critically ill patients. You will join our team of experienced critical care dietitians and friendly and varied multidisciplinary team; as a member of the multidisciplinary team you will participate in ward rounds and MDT meetings. There will also be opportunities to get involved in research trials, teaching of medical and nursing staff, service evaluations and service developments.
The department of dietetics and speech and language therapy employs approximately 130 staff, providing both acute and community services in adults and paediatrics across a range of specialities.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
You will:
Work as an integral member of the critical care multidisciplinary teams, providing a highly specialist clinical dietetic service to patients on our intensive care units. Work both autonomously and within multidisciplinary teams to optimise care and implement highly specialised enteral and parenteral nutrition. Contribute to the development of the dietetic service to critical care. Facilitate the implementation of national standards and guidelines relevant to your clinical speciality. Undertake audit, evidence-based projects/research and review of practice making recommendations for future developments and clinical practice.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FORWe are looking for someone who has a keen interest and significant experience in complex nutrition support and critical care, with evidence of relevant, strong clinical skills. The ability to prioritise and manage a busy, complex caseload is essential. Strong team working skills are necessary as well as excellent communication skills. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work within an MDT as a highly specialist dietitian and have the confidence to present and discuss your professional opinion with colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
You will:
Work as an integral member of the critical care multidisciplinary teams, providing a highly specialist clinical dietetic service to patients on our intensive care units. Work both autonomously and within multidisciplinary teams to optimise care and implement highly specialised enteral and parenteral nutrition. Contribute to the development of the dietetic service to critical care. Facilitate the implementation of national standards and guidelines relevant to your clinical speciality. Undertake audit, evidence-based projects/research and review of practice making recommendations for future developments and clinical practice.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FORWe are looking for someone who has a keen interest and significant experience in complex nutrition support and critical care, with evidence of relevant, strong clinical skills. The ability to prioritise and manage a busy, complex caseload is essential. Strong team working skills are necessary as well as excellent communication skills. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work within an MDT as a highly specialist dietitian and have the confidence to present and discuss your professional opinion with colleagues.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Masters level qualification or equivalent experience
- HCPC (Health and Care professions Council) registered dietitian (RD)
- Evidence of post-graduate training in relevant speciality
- Experience of supervising staff
- Evidence of extensive dietetic knowledge and highly specialist expertise in relevant specialist area with recent experience demonstrating this
- Ability to carry out physical anthropometric measurements and assess nutritional status
- Demonstration of understanding of clinical governance and its implications for service delivery
Desirable
- Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA) and relevant specialist groups
- Experience of leading or co-ordinating audit or research work.
- Clinical supervisory skills training
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Masters level qualification or equivalent experience
- HCPC (Health and Care professions Council) registered dietitian (RD)
- Evidence of post-graduate training in relevant speciality
- Experience of supervising staff
- Evidence of extensive dietetic knowledge and highly specialist expertise in relevant specialist area with recent experience demonstrating this
- Ability to carry out physical anthropometric measurements and assess nutritional status
- Demonstration of understanding of clinical governance and its implications for service delivery
Desirable
- Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA) and relevant specialist groups
- Experience of leading or co-ordinating audit or research work.
- Clinical supervisory skills training
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).
