Job summary
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**
We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic band 5 dietitians to join our friendly and forward-thinking acute dietetic team at East Cheshire NHS Trust. Part time, flexible working, and job share applicants are very welcome to apply.
At East Cheshire NHS Trust, we recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance in sustaining happy and healthy colleagues. We are open and committed to supporting flexible working, have a varied Health and Wellbeing offer and are driven in supporting staff in both their personal and professional development.
We recognise the importance of working collaboratively with our staff and our community; ensuring high quality patient-centred care is at the heart of all we do, and our local population receives the best care in the right place.
We would love to hear from you if you are looking for an innovative and supportive team to gain experience and progress your career with.
This post is: Permanent
Hours per week: 37.5
Main duties of the job
To rotate across acute and community services, to include experience in acute medical wards, surgical wards, Community adult services including opportunity to learn in HEF, domiciliary caseloads, nursing homes and residential homes, GP clinics, group and individual interventions.
To undertake assessment of patients with a wide range of conditions and to work as autonomous clinicians, under the guidance of Clinical Specialist Dietitians as required, using accurate analytical skills and clinical reasoning to interpret assessment findings, making diagnoses where appropriate, identifying patient problems, setting goals, and providing an appropriate treatment plan and progression.
To supervise and train junior staff and to work as part of the multidisciplinary team.
To take part in CPD and other departmental activities.
To contribute to and lead on Quality Improvement Projects.
To be flexible at times of increased capacity to the service.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Relevant professional degree / diploma
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of assessment tools & interventions relevant to a broad range of patients
- Awareness of recent NHS legislation, recommendations
- Awareness of national and local priorities and changing trends
Desirable
- A basic knowledge of the service / trust values & objectives
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication and listening skills
- Ability to make appropriate decisions
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
- Proactive, takes own initiative
- Supportive team member
- Understands the importance CPD and reflective practice
- IT skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of contributing to individual & group interventions for patients & settings relevant to the role
- Broad range of clinical experience as a student in NHS settings
Desirable
- Experience of contributing to audit / research
Specific Job Requirement
Essential
- Prior experience working in the NHS - broad range of NHS student placements
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Nutrition and Dietetic Service
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Relevant professional degree / diploma
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of assessment tools & interventions relevant to a broad range of patients
- Awareness of recent NHS legislation, recommendations
- Awareness of national and local priorities and changing trends
Desirable
- A basic knowledge of the service / trust values & objectives
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication and listening skills
- Ability to make appropriate decisions
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
- Proactive, takes own initiative
- Supportive team member
- Understands the importance CPD and reflective practice
- IT skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of contributing to individual & group interventions for patients & settings relevant to the role
- Broad range of clinical experience as a student in NHS settings
Desirable
- Experience of contributing to audit / research
Specific Job Requirement
Essential
- Prior experience working in the NHS - broad range of NHS student placements
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Nutrition and Dietetic Service
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
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).
