Job summary
An exciting opportunity has a risen for a band 5 Dietitian to work with our inpatient dietetic team at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and proactive Dietitian, with excellent clinical, communication and team working skills. This could be a great opportunity to start your dietetic career or to develop your current skills by working within a team of specialist dietitians in an acute setting. You will provide cover to wards including the Acute Medical Unit, gastroenterology, respiratory, endocrine, haematology, surgery including head and neck and vascular and care of the elderly. In addition to this you will manage 1 -2 general outpatient clinics a week. Some cross site working may be required across the three hospital sites covered by the Trust, transport is available.
Main duties of the job
The prime function of the role is:
- To provide clinical expertise in nutrition and support the delivery of high standards of care for patients.
- To manage own caseload and to provide a high standard of assessment, management, treatment and advice to meet the needs of patients.
- To work collaboratively with colleagues in health, social care, local authority and other agencies to meet the needs of patients.
- To ensure the efficient and effective use of resources available within the team.
About us
We are a fully integrated team that includes, dietitians, nutrition nurses and assistants. Professional development is encouraged and supported through appraisal and there is a twelve month Preceptorship programme for all band 5 staff. You will be allocated time for studying and shadowing experienced specialist dietitians in areas that include critical care, stroke, gastroenterology and paediatrics.
All dietitians are actively involved in student training and take students from University of Nottingham and Sheffield Hallam University
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To promote clinical excellence through his/her practice within their level of competence and developing skill set
- To manage a clinical caseload within a defined clinical area working autonomously, but with access to advice/support from dietetic staff.
- Work collaboratively in the multidisciplinary team to plan treatment and care of individual patients.
- Work in collaboration with other health care professionals within the wider health community to drive the excellence in clinical care and service improvement within the speciality.
- To act as a resource for patients assessing their individual needs and observing the principles of holistic care when planning treatments that are sensitive to the ethnic, cultural and spiritual needs of the patient.
- Provide advice and support to patients and carers throughout the patient pathway. Liaising with the multidisciplinary team to provide a high standard of care
- Enable and empower patients to make informed decisions regarding treatment options through the provision of expert knowledge and utilisation of relevant resources.
- To work with other members of the team in the development of the service.
- To ensure Clinical Governance is integral to service delivery within the specialty area.
- To represent the Nutrition and Dietetic department and contribute to the development of the wider Therapy service within Clinical Therapies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To promote clinical excellence through his/her practice within their level of competence and developing skill set
- To manage a clinical caseload within a defined clinical area working autonomously, but with access to advice/support from dietetic staff.
- Work collaboratively in the multidisciplinary team to plan treatment and care of individual patients.
- Work in collaboration with other health care professionals within the wider health community to drive the excellence in clinical care and service improvement within the speciality.
- To act as a resource for patients assessing their individual needs and observing the principles of holistic care when planning treatments that are sensitive to the ethnic, cultural and spiritual needs of the patient.
- Provide advice and support to patients and carers throughout the patient pathway. Liaising with the multidisciplinary team to provide a high standard of care
- Enable and empower patients to make informed decisions regarding treatment options through the provision of expert knowledge and utilisation of relevant resources.
- To work with other members of the team in the development of the service.
- To ensure Clinical Governance is integral to service delivery within the specialty area.
- To represent the Nutrition and Dietetic department and contribute to the development of the wider Therapy service within Clinical Therapies.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Qualified as a registered Dietitian or working towards
- Good Clinical Knowledge in general dietetic
Qualifications/Eligability
Essential
Desirable
- Membership of British Dietetic Association
- Membership of special interest groups
- Clinical supervisory course
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work to deadlines and use own initiative
- Effective Teaching and Presentation Skills
Desirable
- Behaviour change and motivational interviewing skills
- Flexible/adaptive/innovative
- Ability to recognise and seize opportunities for change and development within the service
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Well organised methods of working
- Good record keeping
- Ability to manage a busy caseload
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Qualified as a registered Dietitian or working towards
- Good Clinical Knowledge in general dietetic
Qualifications/Eligability
Essential
Desirable
- Membership of British Dietetic Association
- Membership of special interest groups
- Clinical supervisory course
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work to deadlines and use own initiative
- Effective Teaching and Presentation Skills
Desirable
- Behaviour change and motivational interviewing skills
- Flexible/adaptive/innovative
- Ability to recognise and seize opportunities for change and development within the service
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Well organised methods of working
- Good record keeping
- Ability to manage a busy caseload
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).
