Job summary
Specialist Community Dietitian based at Wokingham Hospital - Band 6
Berkshire Community Dietetic Service based in Wokingham has an opportunity to offer a permanent part-time band 6 post of 18.75 hours per week. There is a degree of flexibility and the ability to work some of these hours remotely from home.
The role is a varied community post suitable for anyone looking for community experience. The post holder will be covering a caseload of Paediatrics and Adults including Low FODMAP outpatient clinics. Experience is helpful but not essential as training and support will be provided including external recognised BDA courses where possible.
As a team we value continuing professional development, we offer excellent support for personal development and engage in student training. We are a mobile working service and offer our patients the choice of virtual appointments. To support this, we have excellent IT access.
We are continually striving to improve the service we offer our patients and embrace new ways of working. We are looking for enthusiastic, skilled and committed dietitians to join this forward-thinking team.
Main duties of the job
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Working under the guidance of the Team Lead Dietitian, to provide dietetic care to a varied and diverse caseload of patients in the community.
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Providing specialist dietetic treatments e.g. low-FODMAP diet and Paediatrics
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Travelling to and providing care at various sites including but not limited to community hospitals, patients' homes and some home working
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Delivering a proportion of care using online platforms e.g. One Consultation and MS Teams
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Coaching, delegating work and supporting Dietetic Assistant Practitioners (DAPs) and involvement in student training programme.
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Involvement in departmental research activity
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
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Interest in Paediatrics and managing IBS through Low FODMAP diets.
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To be innovative and be able to use technology.
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To be able to work flexibly.
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A degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and registered with Health Care Professionals Council and full BDA membership.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
-
Interest in Paediatrics and managing IBS through Low FODMAP diets.
-
To be innovative and be able to use technology.
-
To be able to work flexibly.
-
A degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and registered with Health Care Professionals Council and full BDA membership.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- A four year undergraduate first or a two year postgraduate degree in Nutrition & Dietetic
- UK registered with Health Professional Council
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Attended clinical Supervisory Skills course
- Attended a clinical/non-clinical Teaching Skills course
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a variety of settings and partnership working
Desirable
- Experience on carrying out clinical audits
- Previous involvement with the pre-registration practice placements for students
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Has understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements I relation to own professional practice
Previous Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience using virtual platforms for patient consultation
- Previous experience in Paediatrics
- Previous experience in Low FODMAP diets
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Is able to demonstrate a good understanding of general dietetics including an interest in paediatrics and IBS/Gastro.
- Can demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills
- Is able to prioritise workload and is flexible in approach
- Is able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Has an ability to use own initiative and to be self-motivated
- Has an ability to use own initiative and to be self-motivated
- Is able to plan and deliver training/education to Health Care Professional and patients
- Is proficient in the use of email, internet and Microsoft software packages
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work from home with access to wifi using equipment provided by BHFT
- BHFT Ability to travel to multiple sites as required
- An ability to work flexibly, this could include evening and weekend
- Car driver and owner
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- A four year undergraduate first or a two year postgraduate degree in Nutrition & Dietetic
- UK registered with Health Professional Council
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Attended clinical Supervisory Skills course
- Attended a clinical/non-clinical Teaching Skills course
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a variety of settings and partnership working
Desirable
- Experience on carrying out clinical audits
- Previous involvement with the pre-registration practice placements for students
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Has understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements I relation to own professional practice
Previous Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience using virtual platforms for patient consultation
- Previous experience in Paediatrics
- Previous experience in Low FODMAP diets
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Is able to demonstrate a good understanding of general dietetics including an interest in paediatrics and IBS/Gastro.
- Can demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills
- Is able to prioritise workload and is flexible in approach
- Is able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Has an ability to use own initiative and to be self-motivated
- Has an ability to use own initiative and to be self-motivated
- Is able to plan and deliver training/education to Health Care Professional and patients
- Is proficient in the use of email, internet and Microsoft software packages
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work from home with access to wifi using equipment provided by BHFT
- BHFT Ability to travel to multiple sites as required
- An ability to work flexibly, this could include evening and weekend
- Car driver and owner
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
