Job summary
Previous applicants will not be considered
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Band 5 Dietitian to join our friendly and supportive Dietetic team at Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Trust. The post is rotational and you will have the opportunity to work at both acute hospital settings, enabling you to gain dietetic knowledge and experience across a broad range of clinical areas
You must be enthusiastic, proactive and willing to learn. You will work as part of the wider MDT.
You will hold responsibility for your own clinical caseload working with patients in the acute inpatient setting. You will need to be an excellent communicator, have strong interpersonal, organisational skills and the ability to work flexibly under your own initiative, as well as part of a team.
You will need to have a relevant degree/diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics, be registered with HCPC .
Candidates must have previous NHS Dietetic experience either as an undergraduate or postgraduate
Main duties of the job
- To provide Dietetic assessment, treatment and advice to patients and carers in the acute dietetic setting.
- To have Dietetic assessment and treatment skills in the areas listed but not limited to:Range of clinical specialities including more specialist areas with supervision from senior clinical staff Discharge and transfer of care planning and coordination
- Group education sessions as required
- All forms of nutritional support
About us
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) 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
Please refer to the job description for a full and detailed description of duties, roles and responsibilities associated with this post
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description for a full and detailed description of duties, roles and responsibilities associated with this post
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- Relevant Degree/Diploma
- Registered with HCPC
Desirable
- Member of Professional Body
- Clinical Supervisory Skills Training
- Behaviour Change Training
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Experience in a wide range of clinical areas in the NHS
- Good clinical reasoning skills
- Awareness of relevant Legislation, NSF'S/ Local and National initiatives
- Basic understanding of Clinical Governance
- Presentation skills
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Ability to undertake assessment and formulate treatment/management programmes with patients/clients, acting as an autonomous practitioner.
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Ability to maintain legible and accurate records
- Excellent time management skills
- Demonstrates positive attitude and behaviours
- Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties
- Recognises own limitations and have willingness to share and learn from others
- Good interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to work well in a team
- Ability to organise own work and caseload
- Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
- Computer literate
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- Relevant Degree/Diploma
- Registered with HCPC
Desirable
- Member of Professional Body
- Clinical Supervisory Skills Training
- Behaviour Change Training
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Experience in a wide range of clinical areas in the NHS
- Good clinical reasoning skills
- Awareness of relevant Legislation, NSF'S/ Local and National initiatives
- Basic understanding of Clinical Governance
- Presentation skills
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Ability to undertake assessment and formulate treatment/management programmes with patients/clients, acting as an autonomous practitioner.
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Ability to maintain legible and accurate records
- Excellent time management skills
- Demonstrates positive attitude and behaviours
- Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties
- Recognises own limitations and have willingness to share and learn from others
- Good interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to work well in a team
- Ability to organise own work and caseload
- Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
- Computer literate
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).
