Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Dietitian who wishes to develop their skills in supporting stroke patients in a hospital setting, based at Royal Bolton Hospital. Your caseload will include covering the stroke ward, being an integral part of the multidisciplinary stroke team (MDST) and a general medical caseload.
As a department we encourage quality improvement and audit work.
You will report to the Acute Teams, Team Leaders, the successful post holder will bepart of the wider Bolton Foundation Trust Dietetic Department. The department is composed of two teams, acute and community with a total of 19 W.T.E staff. We provide an integrated service across both our Hospital and Community sites meeting the needs of our patients across the whole of the Bolton population.
We are experienced trainers for student dietitians currently providing P1, P2 and P3 placements with theUniversity of Chester, MMU and UCLAN.
The service operates a flexi-time working arrangement and recognises the importance of balancing the needs of work with family commitments. The post is a 37.5 hours/week post although part time hours may be considered.
This post is subject to Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will attend daily ward rounds, assess and review stroke patients who require both enteral feeding and nutritional support. They will require a good general dietetic knowledge to be able to support patients with diabetes / risks of coronary heart disease.
The successful candidate will input into the daily MDT meetings, you will also link into the community stroke team and the community dietetic team to support your patients on discharge.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information, in relation to roles and responsibilities. Please see attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information, in relation to roles and responsibilities. Please see attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Dietitian
- Clinical Educators/Student Assessment Skills course or equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of The British Dietetic Association
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical experience prior to specialising
- Experience of managing a caseload of clients with complex needs.
- Supervision of junior staff and students Experience of participating in service development
- Experience of problem solving & experience of effective team working
Desirable
- Participation in clinical audit
- Experience of assessing and treating patients who do not speak English or have other barriers to communication
Skills
Essential
- Advanced reasoning skills and High level problem solving skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and flexibly and to adapt communication style to the needs of patients, carers and staff.
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety to meet differing patient needs
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate as appropriate and to manage time effectively
- Effective presentation skills & IT
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of relevant conditions and their management achieved through in -depth experience or study
- Development of additional knowledge through specialist training and experience in order to be able to manage a caseload of complex needs
- An understanding of quality governance and evidence based practice Knowledge of recent NHS & Trust developments and their impact on the service
Other
Essential
- Car owner/driver subject to the conditions of the DDA
- Clear vision of the role and commitment to the speciality
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Dietitian
- Clinical Educators/Student Assessment Skills course or equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of The British Dietetic Association
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical experience prior to specialising
- Experience of managing a caseload of clients with complex needs.
- Supervision of junior staff and students Experience of participating in service development
- Experience of problem solving & experience of effective team working
Desirable
- Participation in clinical audit
- Experience of assessing and treating patients who do not speak English or have other barriers to communication
Skills
Essential
- Advanced reasoning skills and High level problem solving skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and flexibly and to adapt communication style to the needs of patients, carers and staff.
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety to meet differing patient needs
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate as appropriate and to manage time effectively
- Effective presentation skills & IT
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of relevant conditions and their management achieved through in -depth experience or study
- Development of additional knowledge through specialist training and experience in order to be able to manage a caseload of complex needs
- An understanding of quality governance and evidence based practice Knowledge of recent NHS & Trust developments and their impact on the service
Other
Essential
- Car owner/driver subject to the conditions of the DDA
- Clear vision of the role and commitment to the speciality
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).
