Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an innovative and forward thinking dietetics service at one of the largest Trusts in the UK, rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC.
We have two fixed term band 5 positions within our acute team to support a maternity leave for 12 months and welcome applications from newly qualified to experienced Dietitians. This post will focus on adult clinical dietetics with a varied and interesting caseload of both in and out-patient work. We are also able to offer you a range of clinical opportunities to develop and consolidate your portfolio whilst offering exceptional lifestyle opportunities working for Northumbria Trust in the incredible county of Northumberland.
If you are ready for a new challenge to develop your skills and want to be part of a supportive and experienced team of dietitians this is the opportunity for you!
Main duties of the job
You will join our friendly and experienced team of Dietitians, Dietetic Assistant Practitioners (DAPs), Dietetic Assistants (DAs) and Nutrition Nurse Specialists who are based across the trust. You will support our acute adult clinical team by covering a variety of wards and general outpatient clinics which may be virtual, face to face, telephone and domiciliary.
We are a large department with over 50 staff across several teams: acute, diabetes, paediatrics, community, adult weight management, home enteral feeding, public health and admin, predominately based between the 3 main sites. This post will sit within the acute adult team although we can offer the opportunity to gain experience by shadowing the other teams.
We take A, B and C students from across the North East and North Cumbria partnership and all staff are encouraged to take part in student training - support will be provided for the successful applicant.
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
These roles will assist in the provision of a quality Dietetic Service to the population served by the Trust. The caseload includes diverse in and out-patient work and also provides the opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of specialities.
The post will entail working collaboratively with key health care professionals such as Trust medical and nursing staff, GPs, community partners, care home staff, speech and language therapy and the learning disability team.
You must be able to work autonomously, both as part of the dietetics team and the wider MDT. It is also expected you will contribute to student training and act as a support for the DAs and DAPs. We encourage participation in regular CPD activities, audit, research, quality improvement and hold regular departmental and team meetings allowing the opportunity to learn from training, case discussions and peer support.
These posts will be based at one of the Trust but may be required to work Trust-wide to meet the demands of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
These roles will assist in the provision of a quality Dietetic Service to the population served by the Trust. The caseload includes diverse in and out-patient work and also provides the opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of specialities.
The post will entail working collaboratively with key health care professionals such as Trust medical and nursing staff, GPs, community partners, care home staff, speech and language therapy and the learning disability team.
You must be able to work autonomously, both as part of the dietetics team and the wider MDT. It is also expected you will contribute to student training and act as a support for the DAs and DAPs. We encourage participation in regular CPD activities, audit, research, quality improvement and hold regular departmental and team meetings allowing the opportunity to learn from training, case discussions and peer support.
These posts will be based at one of the Trust but may be required to work Trust-wide to meet the demands of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or first level degree plus post graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Registration with Health Professions Council
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of all areas of Dietetics during Clinical Placement
Desirable
- Experience of research and audit
- Experience of critical appraisal
- Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
- Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or first level degree plus post graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Registration with Health Professions Council
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of all areas of Dietetics during Clinical Placement
Desirable
- Experience of research and audit
- Experience of critical appraisal
- Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
- Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods.
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).
