Job summary
To take lead responsibility for day-to-day provision of the nutrition and dietetic service to the Gastroenterology & Hepatology wards providing expert dietetic advice on issues pertaining to gastroenterology and hepatology conditions. To lead on dietetic initiatives in these specialities within the hospital and provide outpatient gastroenterology & hepatology services. The post holder is involved in all nutrition and dietetic departmental activities and contributes to the delivery of a Trust wide dietetic service.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
To provide dietetic advice and support to inpatients and outpatients under the care of the Gastroenterology and hepatology teams.
To act as a clinical resource, providing specialist knowledge to members of the dietetic department on Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Support.
Provide an in-patient dietetic service and participate in multidisciplinary ward meetings and ward rounds as necessary.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide dietetic advice and support to inpatients and outpatients under the care of the Gastroenterology and hepatology teams.
To act as a clinical resource, providing specialist knowledge to members of the dietetic department on Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Support.
Provide an in-patient dietetic service and participate in multidisciplinary ward meetings and ward rounds as necessary.
Undertake nutritional assessment, dietary review (where appropriate) and design patient centred nutrition care plans taking into consideration anthropometry, biochemistry, pharmacology, and medical history.
To provide a source of expert knowledge and advice on nutrition in gastro-intestinal disease and complex hepatology conditions. Review patients nutritional status and adapt care plans accordingly.
To support gastroenterology MDT inpatient management of eating disorder patients.
Provide an outpatient service to gastroenterology & hepatology patients and attend gastroenterology & hepatology MDT meetings when required.
For full detailed job description please refer to attached document
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide dietetic advice and support to inpatients and outpatients under the care of the Gastroenterology and hepatology teams.
To act as a clinical resource, providing specialist knowledge to members of the dietetic department on Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Support.
Provide an in-patient dietetic service and participate in multidisciplinary ward meetings and ward rounds as necessary.
Undertake nutritional assessment, dietary review (where appropriate) and design patient centred nutrition care plans taking into consideration anthropometry, biochemistry, pharmacology, and medical history.
To provide a source of expert knowledge and advice on nutrition in gastro-intestinal disease and complex hepatology conditions. Review patients nutritional status and adapt care plans accordingly.
To support gastroenterology MDT inpatient management of eating disorder patients.
Provide an outpatient service to gastroenterology & hepatology patients and attend gastroenterology & hepatology MDT meetings when required.
For full detailed job description please refer to attached document
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
- Professional registration (HCPC)
- Relevant validated BDA courses
- Proven evidence of recent CPD
Desirable
- Completion of PENG Clinical Update course
- Registered for Diploma in advanced dietetic practice
- A teaching qualification or demonstrable experience of teaching groups
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in clinical dietetics within a large clinical setting, in particular gastroenterology
- Good working clinical proven knowledge of gastroenterology and nutritional support
- Training, supervisory and teaching demonstrable experience
- Demonstrable experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrable experience in audit, standard setting and guideline
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of patients undergoing liver transplant
- Demonstrable experience of patients with eating disorders.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills
- Able to work within a team
- Good organisational and time management/prioritisation skills
- Ability to supervise students and junior department staff
Desirable
- Ability to lift feeding equipment / deliver feeding supplies to patients on wards
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
- Professional registration (HCPC)
- Relevant validated BDA courses
- Proven evidence of recent CPD
Desirable
- Completion of PENG Clinical Update course
- Registered for Diploma in advanced dietetic practice
- A teaching qualification or demonstrable experience of teaching groups
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in clinical dietetics within a large clinical setting, in particular gastroenterology
- Good working clinical proven knowledge of gastroenterology and nutritional support
- Training, supervisory and teaching demonstrable experience
- Demonstrable experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrable experience in audit, standard setting and guideline
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of patients undergoing liver transplant
- Demonstrable experience of patients with eating disorders.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills
- Able to work within a team
- Good organisational and time management/prioritisation skills
- Ability to supervise students and junior department staff
Desirable
- Ability to lift feeding equipment / deliver feeding supplies to patients on wards
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).
