Job summary
Clinical community dietitian
Band 6- 30 hours - Permanent position
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Dietitian to join our friendly team of Community Dietitians.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Band 5 Dietitian wanting to progress into a band 6 role or for an existing band 6 wishing to gain experience in new areas. We would consider this as a development post for a Band 5 to progress to Band 6 on completion of certain competencies.
The post will suit a dietitian who thrives on variety and wishes to experience patient care in arrange of different settings (clinics/ home visits/care homes and intermediate care)
You will maintain skills in a range of clinical areas including nutrition support, gastroenterology, liver and pancreatic conditions, diabetes and other long-term conditions and have a keen interest in nutrition support and tube feeding.
You will carry out an urgent telephone assessment clinic for prioritized patients.
You will enjoy managing patients holistically in their community setting, liaising with acute dietitians, tertiary centers and other health professionals as needed.
You will be an excellent communicator enjoying 1-1 consultations and telephone consultations and enjoy working with other professionals on the inpatient intermediate care unit
Quality improvement initiatives are welcomed in the department. You would be encouraged and supported in considering improved and more effective ways of working.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide Dietetic treatment for adults based in community settings.
The service will be provided in a range of locations including clinics, patients own homes, care homes and the intermediate care unit if needed.
You will be interested in a wide range of conditions and maintaining broad dietetic skills and will enjoy working both with patients and other health professionals attending MDTs where needed.
You will be interested in supporting patients needing nutritional support e.g. cancer patients, patients with neurological conditions including some tube feeding patients and will carry out telephone assessments on urgent patients to avoid delay.
You will be involved in appropriate prescribing initiatives, taking the lead and liaising with medicines management if appropriate.
You will be involved in the training of student dietitians during their placements.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
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Safety
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Care
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Respect
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Communication
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Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills,experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills,experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bsc ( hons) or post graduate diploma in nutrition and dietetics
- Current Registration with the HCPC
- Evidence of ongoing CPD and relevant training courses
Desirable
- Member of BDA and/or appropriate specialist groups
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of the dietetic treatment of a range of conditions
- Good knowledge of both oral nutritional support and tube feeding
- Knowledge of relevant clinical guidelines
- Good clinical reasoning skills to underpin dietetic assessments including the ability to assess a situation holistically
Desirable
- Knowledge on the ACBS criteria for prescribing nutritional supplements and ability to apply reasoning and judgement in their use
- Knowledge of dietetic diagnosis ( PASS statements) and outcome measures
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with patients with a range of clinical conditions including oral nutritional support and tube feeding
- Experience working with patients with long term or degenerative conditions
- Practical experience in the NHS or similar environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of MDT working
Skills
Essential
- Ability to travel to various locations between Tameside and Glossop
- Good communication and listening skills and an ability to offer empathy
- Able to prioritise work, manage own caseload and be flexible around service need. Working under pressure where needed.
- Provides safe care by working within professional and personal boundaries
- Flexible attitude and able to work independently and as part of a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bsc ( hons) or post graduate diploma in nutrition and dietetics
- Current Registration with the HCPC
- Evidence of ongoing CPD and relevant training courses
Desirable
- Member of BDA and/or appropriate specialist groups
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of the dietetic treatment of a range of conditions
- Good knowledge of both oral nutritional support and tube feeding
- Knowledge of relevant clinical guidelines
- Good clinical reasoning skills to underpin dietetic assessments including the ability to assess a situation holistically
Desirable
- Knowledge on the ACBS criteria for prescribing nutritional supplements and ability to apply reasoning and judgement in their use
- Knowledge of dietetic diagnosis ( PASS statements) and outcome measures
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with patients with a range of clinical conditions including oral nutritional support and tube feeding
- Experience working with patients with long term or degenerative conditions
- Practical experience in the NHS or similar environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of MDT working
Skills
Essential
- Ability to travel to various locations between Tameside and Glossop
- Good communication and listening skills and an ability to offer empathy
- Able to prioritise work, manage own caseload and be flexible around service need. Working under pressure where needed.
- Provides safe care by working within professional and personal boundaries
- Flexible attitude and able to work independently and as part of a team
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).
