Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Community Specialist Dietitian

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and confident Dietitian to join the Community Nutrition and Dietetic department. The team covers Greater Preston and Chorley South Ribble area - based at Minerva Health Centre.

We consider flexible hours and remote working.

You will gain experience in enteral feeding, nutrition support including experience in working with weight management and gastroenterology services.

Your role will involve the assessment and implementation of care plans for patients in clinic, in their own homes, in nursing and care homes, possibly at some local community hospitals.

You will assist in the training of health care professionals and carers and maintenance of IT systems.

You will provide a high standard of assessment, diagnosis, treatment and expert advice to HEF patients and carers.

You will have responsibility for the delivery of a high quality clinical service to local and national standards. You will act as a positive role model, leading by example, mentoring and supervising staff and providing opportunities for continuing professional development.

You will contribute to achieving the objectives of the clinical service group/speciality objectives and work within the clinical governance framework through the core dimensions of the role, clinical practice, leadership, acting as the patient advocate and through audit and education.

Main duties of the job

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that you are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.

The Specialist Community Dietitian will act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the multi- professional team, patients and carers within their Speciality Service.

The post holder will have a responsibility to develop the specialist area of practice in partnership with other members of the speciality team will work collaboratively to develop services and improve the quality of care delivered.

The post holder will carry responsibility for a defined case load and offer specialist dietetic advice including setting standards of care, contributing to specific care guidelines and supporting the care of patients across the health economy. The post holder will also have an active role in the education of patients, carers and healthcare professionals in their area of expertise.

The post holder will contribute to achieving the objectives of the clinical service group / speciality corporate objectives and work within the clinical governance framework. This will be achieved through the core dimensions of the role, clinical practice, leadership, acting as the patient advocate and through audit and education.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Date posted

06 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

351-CEN1173-MS

Job locations

Minerva Health Centre

Lowthorpe Rd

Preston

PR1 6SB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or equivalent leading to Health Professions Council (HCPC)
Registration as a Dietitian
Teaching qualification or equivalent/demonstration of teaching/supervision experience
Compliance with regulatory bodies and codes of professional conduct

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of current key NHS developments and policies and implications for service delivery

Skills

Essential

Proven ability to affect service change
Ability to handle sensitive situations and manage conflict
Excellent communication skills including persuasion and negotiating skills
Highly developed clinical professional skills relevant to area of work
Effective leadership, organisational and people management skills
Excellent motivational and team building skills

Experience

Essential

Experience in leading the change processes at an operational level
Experience of clinical professional teaching in a community healthcare setting where appropriate
Experience working as an independent and autonomous practitioner
Development and/or formal management courses participating and leading clinical audit within own area
Evidence of extensive professional clinical Knowledge, skill and experience

Other

Essential

Recognises the need for and demonstrates a professional appearance appropriate to the client groupq
Required to concentrate for long periods of time in a routine and unpredictable work situations
Ability to work flexibly and comply with travel requirements of the post
The post holder must be assessed as having a level of fitness to carry out duties/tasks after reasonable adjustments under the terms of disability discrimination act 1995 have been made
Capable of working routinely in environments in which you may be exposed to unpleasant conditions and hazards (including bodily fluids).
Ability to carry out work which may involve physical effort eg lifting and weighing

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or equivalent leading to Health Professions Council (HCPC)
Registration as a Dietitian
Teaching qualification or equivalent/demonstration of teaching/supervision experience
Compliance with regulatory bodies and codes of professional conduct

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of current key NHS developments and policies and implications for service delivery

Skills

Essential

Proven ability to affect service change
Ability to handle sensitive situations and manage conflict
Excellent communication skills including persuasion and negotiating skills
Highly developed clinical professional skills relevant to area of work
Effective leadership, organisational and people management skills
Excellent motivational and team building skills

Experience

Essential

Experience in leading the change processes at an operational level
Experience of clinical professional teaching in a community healthcare setting where appropriate
Experience working as an independent and autonomous practitioner
Development and/or formal management courses participating and leading clinical audit within own area
Evidence of extensive professional clinical Knowledge, skill and experience

Other

Essential

Recognises the need for and demonstrates a professional appearance appropriate to the client groupq
Required to concentrate for long periods of time in a routine and unpredictable work situations
Ability to work flexibly and comply with travel requirements of the post
The post holder must be assessed as having a level of fitness to carry out duties/tasks after reasonable adjustments under the terms of disability discrimination act 1995 have been made
Capable of working routinely in environments in which you may be exposed to unpleasant conditions and hazards (including bodily fluids).
Ability to carry out work which may involve physical effort eg lifting and weighing

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Minerva Health Centre

Lowthorpe Rd

Preston

PR1 6SB

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Minerva Health Centre

Lowthorpe Rd

Preston

PR1 6SB

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)