Job summary
Are you a motivated and innovative Dietitian looking to specialise in gastroenterology within a supportive and forward-thinking team? We are excited to invite applications for a Band 6 Gastroenterology Dietitian to join our service at the Great Western Hospital.
This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing high-quality dietetic care to both inpatients and outpatients with a wide range of gastroenterology conditions. These include Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, pancreatic disorders, liver disease, and coeliac disease. The successful candidate will deliver individual assessments and interventions, as well as group education sessions.
Whether you are an experienced Band 6 or a Band 5 Dietitian ready to progress, we welcome applications from individuals keen to develop their specialist practice within this area.
You will be joining a friendly and supportive dietetic team comprising Registered Dietitians, Dietetic Assistants, a Dietetic Advanced Clinical Practitioner, and Nutrition Nurses, all supported by an excellent administration team. There are opportunities to be involved in--and lead--service development projects and audits, as well as contribute to teaching for the wider MDT and students. We offer excellent access to CPD, alongside peer support, and ongoing professional development.
Main duties of the job
The post holder(s) will work alongside other dietitians to provide and develop the dietetic service forpatients with GI conditions in both the acute and community setting.
To work as a key part of the gastroenterology multidisciplinary and dietetic team and ensure continuousservice development and promotion of the gastroenterology dietetic service. This is a split post across acute and community activity.
To work within agreed protocols and will use these protocols to give specialist advice without gainingconsent from consultant.
About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details.
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details.
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or post graduate diploma in Dietetics or Nutrition & Dietetics
- Registration by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Member of British Dietetic Association
- Member of relevant BDA special interest group (e.g. GI Group)
- CPD relevant to elements of post e.g. gastroenterology
Desirable
- CBT
- Student Supervisory Skills training
- FODMAP Training
Experience
Essential
- Current relevant band 5/6 experience
- Current experience of working with patient with the conditions & areas covered by this post
- Current experience of working within a team
- Current experience of working with MUST (or similar)
- Evidence of current Continuous Professional Development
- Current experience in the planning, delivery and evaluation of patient education programmes
- Current experience in the planning, delivery and evaluation of education programmes to a range of health professionals
- Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge of management of nutritional issues in GI conditions
- Substantiation of using evidence based practice
- Evidence of service/quality improvement
- Recent experience of working with vulnerable people
Desirable
- Previous experience of student training
- Previous experience of student training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or post graduate diploma in Dietetics or Nutrition & Dietetics
- Registration by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Member of British Dietetic Association
- Member of relevant BDA special interest group (e.g. GI Group)
- CPD relevant to elements of post e.g. gastroenterology
Desirable
- CBT
- Student Supervisory Skills training
- FODMAP Training
Experience
Essential
- Current relevant band 5/6 experience
- Current experience of working with patient with the conditions & areas covered by this post
- Current experience of working within a team
- Current experience of working with MUST (or similar)
- Evidence of current Continuous Professional Development
- Current experience in the planning, delivery and evaluation of patient education programmes
- Current experience in the planning, delivery and evaluation of education programmes to a range of health professionals
- Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge of management of nutritional issues in GI conditions
- Substantiation of using evidence based practice
- Evidence of service/quality improvement
- Recent experience of working with vulnerable people
Desirable
- Previous experience of student training
- Previous experience of student training
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).
