Job summary
Do you enjoy working with people and have a passion for nutrition and its importance in health and wellbeing? Are you ready for a new challenge? If so, this is an ideal opportunity for you to join the friendly and supportive stroke dietetic team at the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.
This post is based in the specialist stroke services at our Hyper-Acute, Acute and Rehabilitation services based in Maidstone and Tonbridge Cottage hospitals. You would join our team of 3 stroke dietitians and wider network of 23 dietitians and 4 assistants in the Trust. We work closely with the diverse and inclusive stroke MDT including SLTs, physiotherapists, OTs, nurses and medics.
We are looking for a self-motivated individual with strong communication and team-working skills who is committed to improving the nutrition experience of our patients. A formal nutrition qualification and/or experience of working in a hospital or caring environment are desirable but not essential. We will provide a comprehensive induction programme and training to enable you to develop the appropriate skills and knowledge.
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!
MTW Therapy Recruitment Film
Stroke Recruitment MTW
If this sounds like an exciting step within your career, then we would love to read your application.
Main duties of the job
To work with registered dietitians to manage the nutritional needs of adult patients at the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals and Stroke patients at Sevenoaks Hospital. To provide MUST training to Ward staff.
About us
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:o At least 27 days of annual leaveplus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).o Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefitso Blue Light cardeligibilityo And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions before submission.
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).
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions before submission.
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).
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English Language and Maths GCSE (or equivalent)
- A Level or NVQ Level 3 (or above) or equivalent qualification in relevant area
Desirable
- Completion of healthcare related qualification / training programme
- Completion of nutrition related qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Background knowledge of nutrition and its role in health and disease
- Experience of working in a caring / NHS environment, or equivalent
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of self-directed working
Desirable
- Previous experience working as a therapy or health care assistant within the NHS
- Experience of working in a nutrition related field
- Awareness of the importance of nutrition screening tools e.g. MUST
Skills
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Good interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
- Good organisational skills
- Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Good time management
Desirable
- Experience of using dietary analysis packages
- Experience of using specialist equipment for anthropometric assessment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English Language and Maths GCSE (or equivalent)
- A Level or NVQ Level 3 (or above) or equivalent qualification in relevant area
Desirable
- Completion of healthcare related qualification / training programme
- Completion of nutrition related qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Background knowledge of nutrition and its role in health and disease
- Experience of working in a caring / NHS environment, or equivalent
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of self-directed working
Desirable
- Previous experience working as a therapy or health care assistant within the NHS
- Experience of working in a nutrition related field
- Awareness of the importance of nutrition screening tools e.g. MUST
Skills
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Good interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
- Good organisational skills
- Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Good time management
Desirable
- Experience of using dietary analysis packages
- Experience of using specialist equipment for anthropometric assessment
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
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Address
Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (Cross Site)
Hermitage Lane
Maidstone
ME16 9QQ
Employer's website
https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
