Job summary
We're delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Lead Dietitian to join our MentalHealth Services for Older People (MHSOP) team within the North Yorkshire and Yorklocality, covering a 12-month maternity leave. This role makes a difference to the nutritionalcare of older people living with functional (e.g., depression, psychosis) and organicconditions (e.g., vascular and Alzheimer's dementia).You will provide expert inpatient dietetic care to:o Foss Park Hospital (York): two wardso Springwood Hospital (Malton): one wardo When required, supporting at Cross Lane Hospital (Scarborough): one wardWorking as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary environment, you'll lead and deliver highquality, person centred dietetic assessment and interventions tailored to complex needs.If you're passionate about improving nutritional care for older people and would enjoyleading in a collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.
You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role.Please note, the starting salary for this role would not meet the required salary threshold for this post to be eligible for sponsorship under the Health and Care (Skilled Worker) visa. https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa/your-job
Main duties of the job
o Deliver comprehensive inpatient dietetic assessment and interventions tailored tocomplex needs across MHSOP wards at Foss Park and Springwood.o Provide specialist input for a broad range of presentations, including functional andorganic diagnoses.o Contribute to full assessment of needs by the multi-disciplinary team including inputto formulation meetings, falls management and physical health / frailty care.o Provide clinical supervision and support for a band 3 dietetic support worker andband 5 dietitians.o Lead and contribute to service development, audit, research activities, and pathwaydevelopment to improve nutritional care outcomes.o Deliver training to multidisciplinary clinical teams and facilitate studenttraining/placements.o Work collaboratively within the MDT to ensure person centred, evidence basednutrition support aligned to national guidance.o Maintain high standards of clinical documentation, governance, and professionalpractice.
About us
Our Dietetic Service is the largest specialist Mental Health and Learning Disability dietetic team in the UK, with strong links to the British Dietetic Association.We provide specialist dietetic input across Adult Eating Disorders, Adult Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Learning Disabilities, and Secure Inpatient Services. You'll join a highly experienced network of Clinical Specialist and Lead Dietitians, supported by our Professional Head of Dietetics.
We offer:o Regular specialty team meetings for peer learning and support.o Training and supervision to build confidence with complex clinical presentations.o A robust clinical and management supervision structure.o Active support for continued professional development (CPD).
TEWV provides specialist care across Teesside, Darlington, County Durham, North Yorkshire and the Vale of York. Some benefits include:o Travel: Free parking, car sharing scheme, Car Lease and Cycle to Work Schemes.o Staff Wellbeing: Rapid access to independent counselling service, physiotherapy and Occupational Health services. Free flu vaccinations at/near your place of work, Employee Support Service, Mindfulness Training, access to Employee Psychology Services and Staff Retreats.o Rewarding Employment Practices: Career development, flexible working, Chaplaincy Service, staff surveys, staff awards, long service recognition award, staff lottery and Health Service Discounts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Pre-registration qualification in dietetics (relevant professional field) as recognised by HCPC) Registration with HCPC.
- Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of post-registration Masters level learning Or in the absence of masters level learning o equivalent experience in relevant area. E.g. relevant level 7 courses, researcher role, quality improvement activity, leading service development, project management, strategic leadership, NICE involvement, service evaluation.
- Substantial clinical experience of complex dietetics delivery in relevant specialist area in collaboration with service users, families and relevant others.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) level 7 (SLT =8) for International recruits
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of supporting people with mental health conditions, learning disability or autism
- Understanding of the needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities or autism
Desirable
- Experience of working in Multidisciplinary Team
- Complex clinical risk assessment and application in practice
- Substantial knowledge of evidence- based practice in designated specialist are
- Comprehensive awareness of professional standards and their application to practice
Skills
Essential
- Participation in clinical governance and clinical audit / practice quality assurance
- Experience of supervising staff and / or students
- Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of application of relevant legislation for example the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Duty of Candour and associated policies, procedures, and supports others to do so.
Desirable
- Demonstrable leadership qualities e.g. role modelling of vales and behaviour, active listening, use of evidence base and implementation of standards, ability to make complex judgements
- Commitment to partnership working and the principles of co-production / co-creation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Pre-registration qualification in dietetics (relevant professional field) as recognised by HCPC) Registration with HCPC.
- Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of post-registration Masters level learning Or in the absence of masters level learning o equivalent experience in relevant area. E.g. relevant level 7 courses, researcher role, quality improvement activity, leading service development, project management, strategic leadership, NICE involvement, service evaluation.
- Substantial clinical experience of complex dietetics delivery in relevant specialist area in collaboration with service users, families and relevant others.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) level 7 (SLT =8) for International recruits
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of supporting people with mental health conditions, learning disability or autism
- Understanding of the needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities or autism
Desirable
- Experience of working in Multidisciplinary Team
- Complex clinical risk assessment and application in practice
- Substantial knowledge of evidence- based practice in designated specialist are
- Comprehensive awareness of professional standards and their application to practice
Skills
Essential
- Participation in clinical governance and clinical audit / practice quality assurance
- Experience of supervising staff and / or students
- Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of application of relevant legislation for example the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Duty of Candour and associated policies, procedures, and supports others to do so.
Desirable
- Demonstrable leadership qualities e.g. role modelling of vales and behaviour, active listening, use of evidence base and implementation of standards, ability to make complex judgements
- Commitment to partnership working and the principles of co-production / co-creation
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).
