Job summary
Are you passionate about a career in Dietetics? Looking to start your dietetic career?
Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust have some fantastic opportunities for you.
We are looking for registered or newly qualified dietitians to join our team.
Students due to qualify in 2023 are encouraged to apply.
We are a well established friendly team, supported by Dietetic assistants and clerical staff. We offer a robust programme of preceptorship, supervision and training and have regular team meetings.
We encourage and support our staff to develop themselves professionally and we place a high priority on clinical governance.
We are experienced trainers for student dietitians currently providing P1, P2 and P3 placements with theUniversity of Chester, MMU and UCLAN.
Main duties of the job
The post sits within the Adult Nutrition & Dietetic Service, which provides an integrated service across both our Hospital and Community sites meeting the needs of our patients across the whole of the Bolton population. This Band 5 position is currently based full time within the acute dietetic team at Royal Bolton Hospital. There may be opportunities to develop skills working within the community service if this identified by the post holder as area of interest. The community team are based within Lever Chambers Health Centre in Bolton Town Centre.
You will need to have good communication and organisational skills and the ability to apply motivational interviewing techniques and work to deadlines.
As part of your role you will be required to work both independently and as part of a team.
The role is as challenging as it is rewarding, working in a busy working environment.
You will carry and independent caseload and with the support of a dietetic assistant cover a variety of wards including complex care, general medical, respiratory and orthopaedics. You will also have the opportunity to gain skills working with senior dietitians within speciality areas including stroke, gastro and surgery. You will also cover a regular outpatient clinic.
You will be involved in regular training of patients e.g. including pulmonary rehab as well as nutrition training to the wider MDT.
About us
Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence formaternity, neonataland care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). This is in recognition of the patient experience and quality of care that our staff provide to patients. It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice
The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff has joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development. We are keen to reflect our local population and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed.
In addition, we can offer you:
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS service)
- Eligibility for our NHS Car lease scheme
- Eligibility for our NHS Technology Scheme
- Access to on-site Gymnasium
- Various NHS Discounts
The service operates a flexi-time working arrangement and recognises the importance of balancing the needs of work with family commitments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or other relevant degree with Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council as a dietitian
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
Experience
Essential
- Variety of undergraduate or post graduate dietetics experience
- Experience or observation of multidisciplinary team working in healthcare
Skills
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team & independently
- Good interpersonal skills/qualities including ability to negotiate & assertiveness
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Self motivated and flexible
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Able to work to deadlines
- Initiative
- Basic computer skills
Desirable
- Information technology skills
- Presentation skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Dietary customs and cultural beliefs
- Broad knowledge of nutrition and dietetics
- Awareness of equal opportunities
- Appreciation for need of confidentiality
- Ability to critically evaluate current research
- Documentation standards
- Health and Safety issues
Other
Essential
- To be flexible depending on the needs of the service including week end working as appropriate
- To be able to work in a changing environment
- Ability to work without direct supervision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or other relevant degree with Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council as a dietitian
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
Experience
Essential
- Variety of undergraduate or post graduate dietetics experience
- Experience or observation of multidisciplinary team working in healthcare
Skills
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team & independently
- Good interpersonal skills/qualities including ability to negotiate & assertiveness
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Self motivated and flexible
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Able to work to deadlines
- Initiative
- Basic computer skills
Desirable
- Information technology skills
- Presentation skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Dietary customs and cultural beliefs
- Broad knowledge of nutrition and dietetics
- Awareness of equal opportunities
- Appreciation for need of confidentiality
- Ability to critically evaluate current research
- Documentation standards
- Health and Safety issues
Other
Essential
- To be flexible depending on the needs of the service including week end working as appropriate
- To be able to work in a changing environment
- Ability to work without direct supervision
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).
