Job summary
SO THIS IS WHERE REMARKABLE STARTS...
We are currently looking for nearly or newly qualified Dietitians to be a part of our remarkable team as a Band 5 Dietitian.
Based at either Hull Royal Infirmary or Castle Hill Hospital (including the highly-regarded Queens Oncology Centre), this post will provide an excellent grounding in general dietetics within a trust that provides a comprehensive range of acute services to over 1.3 million people.
Working alongside an award-winning team of Specialist Dietitians, you'll be offered the opportunity to work as part of one of our specialist teams in neurosciences & neurosurgery, renal, oncology, surgery (including parenteral nutrition), respiratory, critical care and gastroenterology.
A full competency-led training and support package will be provided to ensure you can develop your clinical skills in as many different areas as you wish in reaching your full potential, and developing a career that's right for you.
You'll have a varied caseload, as you support our team in training, take part in staff teaching, help in audit and service developments - and maybe even have the occasional article published!
We can usually provide reasonably priced hospital accommodation to get you started.
From the day you arrive, we are committed to your continued enjoyment, growth and fulfilment. We provide a full preceptorship package.
Main duties of the job
As a rotational Dietitian you will manage a clinical caseload which will involve planning, implementing and evaluating nutrition and dietetic interventions for patients in a variety of clinical settings including inpatients and outpatients. You will be assisting in specialist areas in conjunction with senior colleagues.
You will be providing advice on dietetic care in a range of medical conditions as part of a rotation.
You will be expected to participate in the promotion and development of dietetic services within the organisation in conjunction with colleagues.
You will contribute to the supervision and training of student dietitians, dietetic assistants and other colleagues and Health care professionals.
Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics.
- HCPC Registration (or awaiting final confirmation of registration)
Desirable
- Post registration training
- Clinical Supervisory Skills Course
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a wide variety of clinical knowledge
- Working knowledge and understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Documented evidence of CPD
- Effective communication skills with people from diverse backgrounds
- Have developed organisational skills to be able to set priorities and meet daily deadlines
- Evaluation and audit skills
- Experience (through placements or employment) of working in a busy environment.
- Experience of service delivery in a variety of different clinical settings
- Experience of working with patients with diverse healthcare needs
- Team working
Desirable
- Computer skills
- Presentation skills
- Behaviour change/motivational interviewing skills
- Clinical Supervision skills
- Anthropometric measurement skills
- Experience of supervising/ mentoring student
- Post graduate health care work experience
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Shows desire and capability to develop in in line with competencies associated with the role
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Follows evidence based practice principles
- Good communication - verbal/written
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
- Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
- Facilitate learning of others
Desirable
- Assertive
- Professional Appearance
- Adaptable
- Creative
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good time keeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics.
- HCPC Registration (or awaiting final confirmation of registration)
Desirable
- Post registration training
- Clinical Supervisory Skills Course
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a wide variety of clinical knowledge
- Working knowledge and understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Documented evidence of CPD
- Effective communication skills with people from diverse backgrounds
- Have developed organisational skills to be able to set priorities and meet daily deadlines
- Evaluation and audit skills
- Experience (through placements or employment) of working in a busy environment.
- Experience of service delivery in a variety of different clinical settings
- Experience of working with patients with diverse healthcare needs
- Team working
Desirable
- Computer skills
- Presentation skills
- Behaviour change/motivational interviewing skills
- Clinical Supervision skills
- Anthropometric measurement skills
- Experience of supervising/ mentoring student
- Post graduate health care work experience
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Shows desire and capability to develop in in line with competencies associated with the role
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Follows evidence based practice principles
- Good communication - verbal/written
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
- Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
- Facilitate learning of others
Desirable
- Assertive
- Professional Appearance
- Adaptable
- Creative
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good time keeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
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).
