Job summary
We have an excellent Band 6
opportunity for a Dietitian to work in our busy Community Nutrition &
Dietetics Service in Barnsley on a permanent part time basis (18.75 hours per week)
The post is varied and
interesting, and we are looking for a Dietitian with the necessary skills and
experience to be able to cover a range of community dietetics including:
community clinics, some complex nutrition support for people who are housebound
and home enteral nutrition.
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.
At
the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set
by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this
reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role.
We
are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to
work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be
considered alongside all other applications.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 6 Community Dietitian you will:
Manage a caseload requiring dietetic intervention in the community
this may include a range of settings such as care homes and supported living,
clinics and patients own homes.
Be able to provide dietetic assessment and intervention for a range of
conditions including specialist interventions such as enteral feeding, patients
with learning disabilities and those requiring complex nutrition support.
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
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number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job
application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough
screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If
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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
Scope of the Nutrition and
Dietetic Service
To deliver a nutrition & dietetic service in a sensitive, ethical and
professional manner to service users and carers in the (insert area of
speciality) in the (Insert locality/BDU) area of the South West Yorkshire Partnersship
NHS Foundation Trust. To provide
specialist advice to the Trust and support staff in the delivery of the Food
& Nutrition Policies.
JOB SUMMARY
To establish a clinical caseload within an agreed service area that is
responsive to patient needs and Trust expectations.
To provide specialist nutrition assessment and care plans for service
users .
To support the implementation of the Trust Food and Nutrition Policies.
To contribute in the update and implementation of service standards,
policies and procedures.
To participate in the monitoring of service performance through regular
audit.
To supervise and support junior colleagues.
To participate in training of dietetic students and health care
professionals in specified areas of nutrition and dietetics.
To be actively involved in continuing professional development.
This
job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake
other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the
postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
Clinical
1. To
be responsible for the specialist assessment and care planning of the nutritional
needs of service users.
2 To provide evidence based dietetic intervention and monitor
outcome, working within the Health Professional Council (HPC) Standards of
Conduct and British Dietetic Association (BDA) Professional Standards.
3. To participate in the care programme approach, case
conferences, MDT meetings and ward rounds.
Providing specialist nutritional advice and appropriate nutrition care
plans.
4. To
assess learning needs, barriers and educational ability of service users and
carers in order to provide suitable nutrition education resources.
5. To
promote and participate in multi-disciplinary team working, to facilitate
recovery and healthy lifestyle choices in independent or supported living
settings.
6. To participate in the
development and evaluation of nutrition and dietetic resources ensuring that
the information is current and consistent with the diverse needs of service
users, carers and staff.
7. To communicate with service users and carers using the most
appropriate verbal and non-verbal methods, which respect their views, autonomy
and culture.
8. To seek service user/carer involvement in care planning and
obtain feedback on service delivery.
9. To contribute to the
achievement of CQC Fundament Standards
of Care.
10. To maintain complete, accurate and defensible clinical records
commensurate with the policies and standards of the Trust, Nutrition &
Dietetic Service and Dietetic profession.
11. To record daily activity
using the Trusts IT network (RIO)
maintaining Caldicott principles to ensure data security.
12. To participate in clinical
supervision at both uni and multi-professional level.
13. To accompany the SOAD
(Second Opinion Doctor) for purposes of mental health assessments and
treatment, when requested.
Operational Management
1. To participate in the development of nutrition and dietetic
service and the achievement of key objectives.
2. To support the implementation of the Trust Food and Nutrition
Policies.
3. To ensure where possible that service users are involved in
service planning.
4. To contribute to the development and evaluation of care pathways
within clinical services
5. To participate in the
development of clinical standards of practice for the Nutrition and Dietetic
Service within specifically identified Trust clinical services.
6. To work collaboratively
with service user, care staff, catering staff and facilities monitoring
co-ordinator to ensure that menus meet the nutritional, cultural and ethical
needs of service users.
7. To supervise and support
junior colleagues.
8. To practice in accordance with the Heath and Safety Policies,
considering aspects of risk management.
Education, Training and Health Promotion
1. To assess the learning needs of specific service user/carer groups and provide group or individual
education/health promotion sessions where appropriate.
2. To plan, deliver and evaluate appropriate nutrition and
education training programmes to carers and staff.
3. To
plan health promotion events in various settings to raise awareness of the
importance of nutrition to service users, carers and staff.
4. To lead in the nutrition component of multi-disciplinary healthy
living groups for service users and carers.
5. To provide specialist
knowledge and staff learning opportunities in the work place.
5. To support the learning programme of student dietitians on
clinical placement.
6. To participate in service
induction programme.
Research and Development
1. To promote and participate in practice development, evaluation,
audit and research activities to implement evidence based practice.
2. To share and disseminate research findings with professional
colleagues in the interest of evidence based practice
development.
3. To contribute to the production of clinical standards and
outcome measures and audit clinical effectiveness.
4. To contribute to Essence of
Care Nutrition benchmarking, achievement of CQC and CQUIN standards, monitoring
of Food & Nutrition Policies.
Professional Development
1. To maintain registration as
Dietitian with Health Professional Council (HPC).
2. To participate in the Trust
KSF development review process and agree an annual development plan and work
objectives.
3. To maintain commitment to
ongoing professional development through participation in internal and external
development opportunities identified in supervision and Trust development
review process.
4. To provide annual evidence
of continuing professional development (CPD) and professional portfolio.
5. To develop and maintain links with other Dietitians in
specialist field of work utilising local, regional and national networks.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Scope of the Nutrition and
Dietetic Service
To deliver a nutrition & dietetic service in a sensitive, ethical and
professional manner to service users and carers in the (insert area of
speciality) in the (Insert locality/BDU) area of the South West Yorkshire Partnersship
NHS Foundation Trust. To provide
specialist advice to the Trust and support staff in the delivery of the Food
& Nutrition Policies.
JOB SUMMARY
To establish a clinical caseload within an agreed service area that is
responsive to patient needs and Trust expectations.
To provide specialist nutrition assessment and care plans for service
users .
To support the implementation of the Trust Food and Nutrition Policies.
To contribute in the update and implementation of service standards,
policies and procedures.
To participate in the monitoring of service performance through regular
audit.
To supervise and support junior colleagues.
To participate in training of dietetic students and health care
professionals in specified areas of nutrition and dietetics.
To be actively involved in continuing professional development.
This
job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake
other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the
postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
Clinical
1. To
be responsible for the specialist assessment and care planning of the nutritional
needs of service users.
2 To provide evidence based dietetic intervention and monitor
outcome, working within the Health Professional Council (HPC) Standards of
Conduct and British Dietetic Association (BDA) Professional Standards.
3. To participate in the care programme approach, case
conferences, MDT meetings and ward rounds.
Providing specialist nutritional advice and appropriate nutrition care
plans.
4. To
assess learning needs, barriers and educational ability of service users and
carers in order to provide suitable nutrition education resources.
5. To
promote and participate in multi-disciplinary team working, to facilitate
recovery and healthy lifestyle choices in independent or supported living
settings.
6. To participate in the
development and evaluation of nutrition and dietetic resources ensuring that
the information is current and consistent with the diverse needs of service
users, carers and staff.
7. To communicate with service users and carers using the most
appropriate verbal and non-verbal methods, which respect their views, autonomy
and culture.
8. To seek service user/carer involvement in care planning and
obtain feedback on service delivery.
9. To contribute to the
achievement of CQC Fundament Standards
of Care.
10. To maintain complete, accurate and defensible clinical records
commensurate with the policies and standards of the Trust, Nutrition &
Dietetic Service and Dietetic profession.
11. To record daily activity
using the Trusts IT network (RIO)
maintaining Caldicott principles to ensure data security.
12. To participate in clinical
supervision at both uni and multi-professional level.
13. To accompany the SOAD
(Second Opinion Doctor) for purposes of mental health assessments and
treatment, when requested.
Operational Management
1. To participate in the development of nutrition and dietetic
service and the achievement of key objectives.
2. To support the implementation of the Trust Food and Nutrition
Policies.
3. To ensure where possible that service users are involved in
service planning.
4. To contribute to the development and evaluation of care pathways
within clinical services
5. To participate in the
development of clinical standards of practice for the Nutrition and Dietetic
Service within specifically identified Trust clinical services.
6. To work collaboratively
with service user, care staff, catering staff and facilities monitoring
co-ordinator to ensure that menus meet the nutritional, cultural and ethical
needs of service users.
7. To supervise and support
junior colleagues.
8. To practice in accordance with the Heath and Safety Policies,
considering aspects of risk management.
Education, Training and Health Promotion
1. To assess the learning needs of specific service user/carer groups and provide group or individual
education/health promotion sessions where appropriate.
2. To plan, deliver and evaluate appropriate nutrition and
education training programmes to carers and staff.
3. To
plan health promotion events in various settings to raise awareness of the
importance of nutrition to service users, carers and staff.
4. To lead in the nutrition component of multi-disciplinary healthy
living groups for service users and carers.
5. To provide specialist
knowledge and staff learning opportunities in the work place.
5. To support the learning programme of student dietitians on
clinical placement.
6. To participate in service
induction programme.
Research and Development
1. To promote and participate in practice development, evaluation,
audit and research activities to implement evidence based practice.
2. To share and disseminate research findings with professional
colleagues in the interest of evidence based practice
development.
3. To contribute to the production of clinical standards and
outcome measures and audit clinical effectiveness.
4. To contribute to Essence of
Care Nutrition benchmarking, achievement of CQC and CQUIN standards, monitoring
of Food & Nutrition Policies.
Professional Development
1. To maintain registration as
Dietitian with Health Professional Council (HPC).
2. To participate in the Trust
KSF development review process and agree an annual development plan and work
objectives.
3. To maintain commitment to
ongoing professional development through participation in internal and external
development opportunities identified in supervision and Trust development
review process.
4. To provide annual evidence
of continuing professional development (CPD) and professional portfolio.
5. To develop and maintain links with other Dietitians in
specialist field of work utilising local, regional and national networks.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Person Specification
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills.
- Assessment and care planning skills, including analysis of complex dietetic problems.
- Good decision making and negotiating skills.
- Ability to organise own time and caseload.
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues relevant to dietetic practice.
- Ability to use and apply technology and a range of computer programs e.g. PowerPoint, DietPlan.
Desirable
- Presentation skills.
- Report writing.
- Audit and research.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics or degree and PG qualification in Dietetics.
- HCPC registered Dietitian.
Desirable
- British Dietetic Association Specialist Courses.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post qualification experience within various clinical settings & age groups relevant to the post.
- Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, as well as independently using own initiative.
Desirable
- Nutritional needs.
- Collaborative and partnership working.
- Health promotion and facilitating group sessions.
- Developing service user information leaflets and training resources.
- Supervision of dietetic students.
- Catering liaison.
- Working across the health community (inpatients and outpatients).
Training
Essential
- Evidence of CPD & Professional Portfolio.
Desirable
- Accessing or willing to undertake Master Level Programme.
- Clinical Supervisory Skills.
- Management Training.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Member of British Dietetic Association.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good work attendance rate.
- Able to work effectively to deadlines and time constraints.
- Able to work flexibly around working times and practices including evening and weekend work where necessary.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Desirable
- Innovative and self directing.
- Understands the needs of the client group within the wider community.
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).
- Able to travel Trustwide.
- Be able to perform light lifting of equipment.
Person Specification
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills.
- Assessment and care planning skills, including analysis of complex dietetic problems.
- Good decision making and negotiating skills.
- Ability to organise own time and caseload.
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues relevant to dietetic practice.
- Ability to use and apply technology and a range of computer programs e.g. PowerPoint, DietPlan.
Desirable
- Presentation skills.
- Report writing.
- Audit and research.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics or degree and PG qualification in Dietetics.
- HCPC registered Dietitian.
Desirable
- British Dietetic Association Specialist Courses.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post qualification experience within various clinical settings & age groups relevant to the post.
- Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, as well as independently using own initiative.
Desirable
- Nutritional needs.
- Collaborative and partnership working.
- Health promotion and facilitating group sessions.
- Developing service user information leaflets and training resources.
- Supervision of dietetic students.
- Catering liaison.
- Working across the health community (inpatients and outpatients).
Training
Essential
- Evidence of CPD & Professional Portfolio.
Desirable
- Accessing or willing to undertake Master Level Programme.
- Clinical Supervisory Skills.
- Management Training.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Member of British Dietetic Association.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good work attendance rate.
- Able to work effectively to deadlines and time constraints.
- Able to work flexibly around working times and practices including evening and weekend work where necessary.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Desirable
- Innovative and self directing.
- Understands the needs of the client group within the wider community.
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).
- Able to travel Trustwide.
- Be able to perform light lifting of equipment.
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).
