Job summary
37.5 hours per week
We are looking for a Band 5
Dietitian to join our busy Community Nutrition & Dietetics Service in
Barnsley. We are keen to hear from newly qualified Dietitians, and existing
Band 5 Dietitians who may wish to flourish in a community setting.
The post is varied and
interesting, covering a range of community dietetics including community
clinics, care homes and people who are housebound. The caseload includes
nutrition support & general dietetics, with the opportunity to gain some
experience with diabetes & enteral feeding (with support and supervision).
Our team is friendly and
welcoming, supporting each other to provide the best nutritional care for the
people of Barnsley.
You will need excellent team
working, communication, organisation and time management skills, as well as be
able to demonstrate a commitment to CPD.
This is a
community-based role; applicants must have a UK driving license and access to a
vehicle for work purposes. A
contribution to the training of student dietitians is also required.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
For full job description, please see attached supporting
documents.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 5 Community Dietitian you will:
Manage a caseload requiring dietetic intervention in the community
this may include a range of settings such as care homes, clinics and patients
own homes.
Be able to provide dietetic assessment and intervention for a range of
conditions including nutrition support and general dietetics.
Work as a part of our team of dietitians and dietetic assistants.
Have a patient centred approach in line with our Trust values.
Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Possess excellent communication/interpersonal skills to negotiate and
build rapport with patients, carers and families.
Work with key members of multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide
individualised advice, support & care plans to patients.
Demonstrate excellent time management, prioritisation &
organisational skills.
Participate in education & staff development, clinical
supervision and the delivery of dietetic student training.
Under current Band 5 salary, this role does not meet the
sponsorship eligibility requirements. While this role is likely to meet the
required skill level for skilled worker visa sponsorship (RQF Level 6) we are
currently awaiting confirmation of the new salary threshold and whether the
2025/26 NHS pay award will meet these.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess
patients, develop care plans, advise and monitor patients progress for a range
of conditions in inpatient and outpatient settings.
To
be responsible for advice to staff, patients and carers.
To
be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of own work including
the management of patients in your care.
To
undertake clinical assessment and treatment of own caseload of patients
including calculation of individual diets and enteral feeding regimens where
appropriate.
Monitor
and review individual treatment plans as required according to patients
clinical condition to provide the most effective and efficient outcomes for
patients.
Organise,
produce, deliver and evaluate training on nutrition and dietetics related
issues other health service staff and patients and carers.
To
communicate effectively with patients carers, members of the multidisciplinary
team and other agencies to achieve patient centred goals.
To
produce and update dietetic/nutritional teaching materials and therapeutic diet
sheets.
To be
responsible for maintaining own professional development through a variety of
CPD activities and reflective practice.
To assist
senior clinicians with the supervision, training and induction of student
dietitians, dietetic assistants and newly appointed staff when necessary.
To contribute
to audit and development and implementation of clinical standards/policies/outcome
measures within the department.
Respond
to nutritional queries from other health professionals and the general public.
To
keep accurate and comprehensive records in accordance with trust and dietetic
department standards, including computer based data entry.
To
adhere to Trust and dietetic department standards/policies and procedures.
Including Trust and area specific appraisal and clinical supervision.
To
ensure that equipment such as enteral feeding pumps is used safely by staff,
patients and carers.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants
are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application
forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is
strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before
selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to
enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application
form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess
patients, develop care plans, advise and monitor patients progress for a range
of conditions in inpatient and outpatient settings.
To
be responsible for advice to staff, patients and carers.
To
be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of own work including
the management of patients in your care.
To
undertake clinical assessment and treatment of own caseload of patients
including calculation of individual diets and enteral feeding regimens where
appropriate.
Monitor
and review individual treatment plans as required according to patients
clinical condition to provide the most effective and efficient outcomes for
patients.
Organise,
produce, deliver and evaluate training on nutrition and dietetics related
issues other health service staff and patients and carers.
To
communicate effectively with patients carers, members of the multidisciplinary
team and other agencies to achieve patient centred goals.
To
produce and update dietetic/nutritional teaching materials and therapeutic diet
sheets.
To be
responsible for maintaining own professional development through a variety of
CPD activities and reflective practice.
To assist
senior clinicians with the supervision, training and induction of student
dietitians, dietetic assistants and newly appointed staff when necessary.
To contribute
to audit and development and implementation of clinical standards/policies/outcome
measures within the department.
Respond
to nutritional queries from other health professionals and the general public.
To
keep accurate and comprehensive records in accordance with trust and dietetic
department standards, including computer based data entry.
To
adhere to Trust and dietetic department standards/policies and procedures.
Including Trust and area specific appraisal and clinical supervision.
To
ensure that equipment such as enteral feeding pumps is used safely by staff,
patients and carers.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants
are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application
forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is
strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before
selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to
enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application
form.
Person Specification
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Can communicate specialist dietetic information in an understandable form to patients and carers on a one to one or group basis, and in written form.
- Can demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to work effectively as part of dietetic and multidisciplinary team.
- Skilled in counselling and behaviour change techniques.
- Able to assess and treat patients requiring dietetic intervention and to monitor and adapt dietetic treatment as appropriate.
- Computer literate in Microsoft PowerPoint internet and Word.
Desirable
- Presentation/teaching skills.
- Audit skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc or Post-graduate Diploma in Dietetics.
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Desirable
- Evidence of other post-registration education and training.
Training
Essential
- Demonstrate a willingness to undertake training as relevant to the role.
Desirable
- Appropriate membership to specialist dietetic interest group/s.
- Behaviour change training level 1.
- Clinical supervisory skills course.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a therapy setting across the health community (inpatients and outpatients).
Desirable
- Experience of training student dieticians.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment to professional and personal development. Able to reflect on clinical practice to enhance competency.
- Able to work independently and using own initiative.
- Use time management skills to effectively organise, prioritise and manage a demanding caseload that may be subject to unforeseen changes.
- Able to make informed clinical and non-clinical decisions under pressure.
- Confident, enthusiastic, committed and displays proactive approach.
- Adaptable and flexible around working times and practices including evening and weekend work where necessary.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role.
Desirable
- Member of British Dietetic Association.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Person Specification
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Can communicate specialist dietetic information in an understandable form to patients and carers on a one to one or group basis, and in written form.
- Can demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to work effectively as part of dietetic and multidisciplinary team.
- Skilled in counselling and behaviour change techniques.
- Able to assess and treat patients requiring dietetic intervention and to monitor and adapt dietetic treatment as appropriate.
- Computer literate in Microsoft PowerPoint internet and Word.
Desirable
- Presentation/teaching skills.
- Audit skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc or Post-graduate Diploma in Dietetics.
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Desirable
- Evidence of other post-registration education and training.
Training
Essential
- Demonstrate a willingness to undertake training as relevant to the role.
Desirable
- Appropriate membership to specialist dietetic interest group/s.
- Behaviour change training level 1.
- Clinical supervisory skills course.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a therapy setting across the health community (inpatients and outpatients).
Desirable
- Experience of training student dieticians.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment to professional and personal development. Able to reflect on clinical practice to enhance competency.
- Able to work independently and using own initiative.
- Use time management skills to effectively organise, prioritise and manage a demanding caseload that may be subject to unforeseen changes.
- Able to make informed clinical and non-clinical decisions under pressure.
- Confident, enthusiastic, committed and displays proactive approach.
- Adaptable and flexible around working times and practices including evening and weekend work where necessary.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role.
Desirable
- Member of British Dietetic Association.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
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).
