Job summary
We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 dietitian to join our Community Nutrition and Dietetic team. You will need to be HCPC registered, and able to travel around the county without reliance on public transport.
Are you keen to work in the community?
Are you looking to get an excellent grounding in Dietetics?
This could be the post for you. You would be joining a great team working across Diabetes, Nutrition Support, Gastroenterology, Mental Health, & general dietetics for people aged 16+ in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. We work in a variety of settings including clinics, care homes and patient's own homes. This post would suit someone who is highly organised, has strong clinical knowledge and good negotiation skills.
In order to support you in this role, you will receive an induction with a great training package, preceptorship and ongoing supervision tailored to your needs.
You will join our community based dietetic department, consisting of 36 staff, 26 dietitians, and 10 dietetic Health Care Assistants (HCAs) with good admin support. We provide training for student dietitians from Hertfordshire University.
Main duties of the job
- To work within a multi-professional team in nutritional support, first line Gastroenterology (for example IBS, GORD, diverticular disease and coeliac disease), Diabetes and Mental Health in a community setting, providing support, care, and treatment to individuals, within guidelines and protocols identified for the role.
- To assist in the delivery of high standards of health care to patients within their own homes, care homes, the travelling community and in clinics, by following prescribed packages of care.
- To support other qualified staff in the management and execution of clinical practice.
- To provide a dietetic service to patients under the care of their GP within the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB in their own home, care home or in clinic (face to face, telephone and video) and community hospitals.
- To provide a high standard of care.
- To manage own caseload of patients who require ongoing management and support with complex need
Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot usepublic transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
*DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website.
About us
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- To be able to manage complex clients who have a range of co-morbidities, including diabetes, malnutrition, CHD and gastroenterological conditions. To take into account such factors as the clients presenting condition, past medical history, social factors,medication and tube feeds.
- Nutritionally diagnose, give appropriate advice and formulate treatment plans when consulting with patients, relatives and carers
- To be able to see clients within their own homes, care homes or when appropriate, through telephone clinics
- To liaise with other health care professionals as required.
- Communicate with patients/carers by exchanging factual information, reassurance, tact and empathy.
- Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with colleagues, patients, carers and other health care professionals.
- Work predominately independently on specified tasks, with regular clinical support and supervision.
- To work within the wider disciplinary team and recognise own role within it.
- To promote patient independence and self management
- Advise on the safe use of prescribed nutritional supplementary feeds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- To be able to manage complex clients who have a range of co-morbidities, including diabetes, malnutrition, CHD and gastroenterological conditions. To take into account such factors as the clients presenting condition, past medical history, social factors,medication and tube feeds.
- Nutritionally diagnose, give appropriate advice and formulate treatment plans when consulting with patients, relatives and carers
- To be able to see clients within their own homes, care homes or when appropriate, through telephone clinics
- To liaise with other health care professionals as required.
- Communicate with patients/carers by exchanging factual information, reassurance, tact and empathy.
- Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with colleagues, patients, carers and other health care professionals.
- Work predominately independently on specified tasks, with regular clinical support and supervision.
- To work within the wider disciplinary team and recognise own role within it.
- To promote patient independence and self management
- Advise on the safe use of prescribed nutritional supplementary feeds.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate diploma/degree
- HCPC Registered Dietitian or working toward on next 6 months
- Strong evidence of CPD (portfolio)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Student training placement
- Nutrition support experience
- Teaching/training
- Expresses desire to work in community
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs and team requirements
- Ability to work well within a team as well as individually.
- Good organisation skills (e.g. organising activities, groups, following a plan of care).
- Observational skills.
- Aware of own limitations and when to ask for support
- Basic computer skills (Awareness of Systm 1, RIO or equivalent health database systems)
Desirable
Physical Requirements
Essential
- The ability to travel around the county at short notice
Other
Essential
- Recognise peoples right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect
- Willingness to embrace integrated model and new ways of working.
- Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Knows the appropriate use of prescription feeds and supplements
- Clear knowledge of Diabetes care and some medications used to manage diabetes
- Understands about the role of nutrition in mental health.
- Understands different approaches to managing underweight patients.
- Has good knowledge of first line advice for IBS, Coeliac Disease, Diverticular Disease, GORD, Stomas and lactose intolerance.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate diploma/degree
- HCPC Registered Dietitian or working toward on next 6 months
- Strong evidence of CPD (portfolio)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Student training placement
- Nutrition support experience
- Teaching/training
- Expresses desire to work in community
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs and team requirements
- Ability to work well within a team as well as individually.
- Good organisation skills (e.g. organising activities, groups, following a plan of care).
- Observational skills.
- Aware of own limitations and when to ask for support
- Basic computer skills (Awareness of Systm 1, RIO or equivalent health database systems)
Desirable
Physical Requirements
Essential
- The ability to travel around the county at short notice
Other
Essential
- Recognise peoples right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect
- Willingness to embrace integrated model and new ways of working.
- Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Knows the appropriate use of prescription feeds and supplements
- Clear knowledge of Diabetes care and some medications used to manage diabetes
- Understands about the role of nutrition in mental health.
- Understands different approaches to managing underweight patients.
- Has good knowledge of first line advice for IBS, Coeliac Disease, Diverticular Disease, GORD, Stomas and lactose intolerance.
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).
