Job summary
Please note that we have two positions available:
1.0WTE (37.5 hrs) Fixed term 6 months
1.0WTE (37.5 hrs) Fixed term 12 months
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic dietitian to join our large department within the inpatient ward team. This post would suit a newly qualified band 5 dietitian and contains a mixed caseload of medical and complex care wards. The post holder will be working closely with our existing band 5's in managing a wide variety of clinical conditions seen across the Trust.
There would be an expectation that this post holder would be involved in training student dietitians from both Plymouth and Birmingham City Universities, on completion of the clinical supervisory skills course.
We offer a variety of in house CPD opportunities, clinical supervision and preceptorships for newly qualified staff.
If you would like to know more, please contact our department on 0117 4145428 to speak with Kaylee Sayer or Lynsey Francey, or email Kaylee.sayer@nbt.nhs.uk or lynsey.francey@nbt.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To provide and develop an effective and evidence-based general dietetic service to designated wards. This means
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providing expert advice to patients, carers and clinicians about the most effective nutritional treatment
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ensuring special diets and artificial nutrition meet or exceed all nutrient requirements despite significant dietary or medical restrictions
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liaising with members of the health care team in hospital and in the community to ensure they are fully informed and able to support the patient in implementing the appropriate nutritional prescription / management for their condition.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To provide and develop an effective and evidence-based general dietetic service to designated wards. This means
-
providing expert advice to patients, carers and clinicians about the most effective nutritional treatment
-
ensuring special diets and artificial nutrition meet or exceed all nutrient requirements despite significant dietary or medical restrictions
-
liaising with members of the health care team in hospital and in the community to ensure they are fully informed and able to support the patient in implementing the appropriate nutritional prescription / management for their condition.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Clinical experience in NHS
- Specific interest in this role
- Well written application
Desirable
- Experience within NHS system
- Relevant CPD related to dietetics and this role
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Clinical experience in NHS
- Specific interest in this role
- Well written application
Desirable
- Experience within NHS system
- Relevant CPD related to dietetics and this role
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).
