Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered Dietitian to lead the Nutrition and Dietetic Team and service at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells (MTW) NHS Trust.
As the Clinical Manager for this service you will provide supportive operational, clinical and professional leadership and management, and maintain a clinical caseload within an agreed area of specialism. This post will ensure the provision of a high quality, responsive professional leadership.
You will also work alongside the Clinical Director of Therapies and other Clinical Managers on operational and strategic planning and development of the therapy service
This role will provide you with excellent professional and personal development opportunities
The Dietetic service provides specialist services across the acute Trust including: an acute inpatients and outpatient service, stroke, bariatrics, adult diabetes, oncology and paediatrics.
You will be required to lead on the development and implementation of patient-centred pathways and other service improvement initiatives.
We are a friendly, supportive and innovative department with a commitment to patient-centred care and best practice.
If this sounds like an exciting step within your career, then we would love to read your application or have the opportunity to discuss this with you further
Main duties of the job
Please visit the video link below to provide you with an insight as to why you should come and join our fantastic therapy department at MTW!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhVNSbkYkX8
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
About us
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atEnhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atEnhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Allied Health Professional with HCPC .
- Degree in Human Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
- Recognised management / leadership qualification or equivalent experience.
- Communication skills training
- Clinical Supervisory Skills Course
- Further training in areas of clinical speciality
Desirable
- BDA Membership
- Counselling qualification
Experience and knowldge
Essential
- Post graduate experience at a senior band or with a good variety of managerial and clinical experience
- Experience of managing and leading staff
- To have relevant staff training experience
- Evidence of multi-agency and partnership working
- Clinical audit experience
- Supporting the development of others
- Extensive and sound clinical knowledge of all areas of specialist dietetic provision based on current best practice.
- High level of clinical expertise within speciality area of competence
- Knowledge of current issues and research relating to dietetics.
- A clear understanding of Clinical governance issues and controls assurance standards
- A clear understanding of the modernisation agenda and the role of the Allied Health Professions have within the NHS plan to influence service development and achieve targets
- Full understanding of HCPC statement of Conduct.
Desirable
- Budget management experience
- Service development experience including the writing of business cases
Skills
Essential
- Ability to operate at a strategic overview level
- Sound influencing and negotiating skills
- Ability to chair and lead MTW working groups
- Excellent communication skills including written and presentation.
- Proven ability to function as part of a team
- Ability to work independently and be self motivated
- Audit skills
- Ability to critically appraise and reflect on situations
- Skilled in time management prioritising workload and self management
- Good range of specialised Nutrition and Dietetics skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Allied Health Professional with HCPC .
- Degree in Human Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
- Recognised management / leadership qualification or equivalent experience.
- Communication skills training
- Clinical Supervisory Skills Course
- Further training in areas of clinical speciality
Desirable
- BDA Membership
- Counselling qualification
Experience and knowldge
Essential
- Post graduate experience at a senior band or with a good variety of managerial and clinical experience
- Experience of managing and leading staff
- To have relevant staff training experience
- Evidence of multi-agency and partnership working
- Clinical audit experience
- Supporting the development of others
- Extensive and sound clinical knowledge of all areas of specialist dietetic provision based on current best practice.
- High level of clinical expertise within speciality area of competence
- Knowledge of current issues and research relating to dietetics.
- A clear understanding of Clinical governance issues and controls assurance standards
- A clear understanding of the modernisation agenda and the role of the Allied Health Professions have within the NHS plan to influence service development and achieve targets
- Full understanding of HCPC statement of Conduct.
Desirable
- Budget management experience
- Service development experience including the writing of business cases
Skills
Essential
- Ability to operate at a strategic overview level
- Sound influencing and negotiating skills
- Ability to chair and lead MTW working groups
- Excellent communication skills including written and presentation.
- Proven ability to function as part of a team
- Ability to work independently and be self motivated
- Audit skills
- Ability to critically appraise and reflect on situations
- Skilled in time management prioritising workload and self management
- Good range of specialised Nutrition and Dietetics skills
Desirable
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).
