Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Community Dietitian Inpatients

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic innovative Dietitian who would like to work as part of a team delivering a wide range of nutrition and dietetic care within Cornwall Community. This vacancy is for a permanent band 6 inpatient Dietitian post (25.5 hours per week) working in Camborne Redruth, Falmouth, Helston and Newquay community hospitals. West Cornwall.

The remit will be to contribute to the service under the guidance of the lead Dietitian, professional lead and operational manager. This will require input to patients and staff across a large geographical community area through one to one consultations and the engagement of multi professional colleagues in the implementation of practice. You will also be responsible for the supervision and management of dietetic assistants, band 5 Dietitian's and contribute to student placements.

Proposed interview date: 14th November 2023

Main duties of the job

  • To work as a senior autonomous practitioner providing dietetic support and advice to patients and Health Professionals with a wide clinical remit.
  • To manage junior staff and support the lead and professional Dietitians.
  • To contribute to policy development.
  • To develop appropriate resources as required.
  • To keep accurate records in accordance with CFT and Health Professions Council regulations/policy.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Details

Date posted

03 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

201-23-1269-A

Job locations

Camborne Redruth, Falmouth, Helston and Newquay Hospitals

Base to be discussed and agreed with successful candidate

Camborne Redruth, Falmouth, Helston, Newquay

TR11 2JA


Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Current professional Registration - HCPC.
  • Evidence of further formal study eg. Post Graduate course / Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in nutrition support and/or transferable clinical area.
  • Diploma/Degree in Dietetics.

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

  • Highly developed skills in clinical assessment, intervention and evaluation.
  • Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
  • An ability to work individually and as part of the wider MDT and communicate appropriately with all grades of staff, patients and their families.
  • Experience of presenting to mixed audiences eg. Patient groups, nursing staff, other AHP's and GP's.

Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to motivate and develop junior members of the team to perform at a high level and be a good role model.
  • Ability to motivate patients to participate in treatment and educate them and their families regarding different treatment modalities.
  • Ability to manage own workloads and have the ability to manage, organise and supervise the workload of others when required.
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Current professional Registration - HCPC.
  • Evidence of further formal study eg. Post Graduate course / Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in nutrition support and/or transferable clinical area.
  • Diploma/Degree in Dietetics.

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

  • Highly developed skills in clinical assessment, intervention and evaluation.
  • Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
  • An ability to work individually and as part of the wider MDT and communicate appropriately with all grades of staff, patients and their families.
  • Experience of presenting to mixed audiences eg. Patient groups, nursing staff, other AHP's and GP's.

Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to motivate and develop junior members of the team to perform at a high level and be a good role model.
  • Ability to motivate patients to participate in treatment and educate them and their families regarding different treatment modalities.
  • Ability to manage own workloads and have the ability to manage, organise and supervise the workload of others when required.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Camborne Redruth, Falmouth, Helston and Newquay Hospitals

Base to be discussed and agreed with successful candidate

Camborne Redruth, Falmouth, Helston, Newquay

TR11 2JA


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Camborne Redruth, Falmouth, Helston and Newquay Hospitals

Base to be discussed and agreed with successful candidate

Camborne Redruth, Falmouth, Helston, Newquay

TR11 2JA


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Community Dietetics Team Lead

Helen Brown

helen.brown11@nhs.net

07795929478

Details

Date posted

03 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

201-23-1269-A

Job locations

Camborne Redruth, Falmouth, Helston and Newquay Hospitals

Base to be discussed and agreed with successful candidate

Camborne Redruth, Falmouth, Helston, Newquay

TR11 2JA


Supporting documents

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