Job summary
This is an exciting new temporary post to work within both the Gastroenterology and Adult Dietetic Teams. The post will focus on developing and providing care in both inpatient and outpatient care settings for upper GI oncology and IBD patients.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative dietitian to join our Dietetic team with the desire to develop and deliver high quality care to patients and promoting the dietetic profession within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will:
Manage a complex patient caseload
Develop and deliver patient pathways
Attend multidisciplinary team meetings and clinics
Lead on quality improvement projects within their area of work
Supervise and support junior members of the Dietetic team and students
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In this role the caseload will include patients diagnosed with an upper GI cancer diagnosis and IBD.
The post holder will work closely with other members of the MDT in the Gastroenterology department, attending multidisciplinary team clinics and meetings, and also hold an active a caseload on the wards.
Recommend and instigate appropriate forms of nutritional support for patients using their expert knowledge.
You will work closely with other members of the Dietetic team to support and supervise more junior members of the team and students.
Develop and delivery dietetic pathways
Undertake quality improvement projects
Audit
Attend meetings relevant to the post at the request of the Dietetic services manager
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name
Debbie Walker
Job title
Dietetic Services Manager
Email address
Telephone number
01253 956777
Job description
Job responsibilities
In this role the caseload will include patients diagnosed with an upper GI cancer diagnosis and IBD.
The post holder will work closely with other members of the MDT in the Gastroenterology department, attending multidisciplinary team clinics and meetings, and also hold an active a caseload on the wards.
Recommend and instigate appropriate forms of nutritional support for patients using their expert knowledge.
You will work closely with other members of the Dietetic team to support and supervise more junior members of the team and students.
Develop and delivery dietetic pathways
Undertake quality improvement projects
Audit
Attend meetings relevant to the post at the request of the Dietetic services manager
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name
Debbie Walker
Job title
Dietetic Services Manager
Email address
Telephone number
01253 956777
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics / post graduate diploma or equivalent
- Registration with the HCPC
- Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA)
- Teaching and training skills eg. clinical supervisory skills/ training for student training/ communication skill training / counselling skills training
- Experience in specialist field to master's level or equivalent e.g. Behavioural skills course, Specialist weight management study
- Evidence of further study at masters level or equivalent in relevant areas with recognised educational establishment
- Member of relevant specialist interest groups
Desirable
- Attendance at specialist group meetings of BDA
- Attendance at relevant multidisciplinary courses/conferences
Experience
Essential
- Skilled in the development of nutritional care plans
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in weight management
- Skilled in assessment for dietary intake and lifestyle, knowledge of validated assessments
- Specialist knowledge and experience relevant to weight management and associated conditions e.g. type 2 diabetes managemen
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience with student training including supervision and assessment
- Experience of teaching and training
- Awareness of research methods and audit skills to inform and evaluate practice
- Specialist experience relevant to clinical area including pre and /or post bariatric surgery patients
- In depth knowledge of motivational interviewing techniques and behaviour change methods
- Strong commitment to relevant CPD
- Knowledge and appreciation of clinical governance issues
Desirable
- Formal student training qualification
- Experience of supervising and developing more junior members of staff
- Accredited patient educator qualification
SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to manage and prioritise clinical caseload
- IT skills including electronic records, spreadsheets and powerpoint
- Ability to teach small and large groups
- Ability to be self motivated and work autonomously as an independent practitioner
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to influence and negotiate to enable changes in culture and practice
- Good time management, planning and organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns
- Reliable, adaptable and flexible
- Proactive and committed to raising the profile of the profession
- Ability to deal with distressed, difficult or abusive patients
- Ability to support and mentor junior staff
- Ability to demonstrate confidence, motivation and leadership within meetings on named specialist matters
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills
- Ability to plan and deliver a clinical audit
- Report writing skills
- Awareness of operational and strategic nutritional governance processes
Desirable
- Completion of leadership training or course
- Behavioural Skills qualification
OTHER
Essential
- Demonstrates interest and enthusiasm for relevant clinical areas
- Motivated to develop the service
- Car driver with access to suitable vehicle for work
- Awareness of mental capacity act
- Experience of policy and procedural development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics / post graduate diploma or equivalent
- Registration with the HCPC
- Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA)
- Teaching and training skills eg. clinical supervisory skills/ training for student training/ communication skill training / counselling skills training
- Experience in specialist field to master's level or equivalent e.g. Behavioural skills course, Specialist weight management study
- Evidence of further study at masters level or equivalent in relevant areas with recognised educational establishment
- Member of relevant specialist interest groups
Desirable
- Attendance at specialist group meetings of BDA
- Attendance at relevant multidisciplinary courses/conferences
Experience
Essential
- Skilled in the development of nutritional care plans
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in weight management
- Skilled in assessment for dietary intake and lifestyle, knowledge of validated assessments
- Specialist knowledge and experience relevant to weight management and associated conditions e.g. type 2 diabetes managemen
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience with student training including supervision and assessment
- Experience of teaching and training
- Awareness of research methods and audit skills to inform and evaluate practice
- Specialist experience relevant to clinical area including pre and /or post bariatric surgery patients
- In depth knowledge of motivational interviewing techniques and behaviour change methods
- Strong commitment to relevant CPD
- Knowledge and appreciation of clinical governance issues
Desirable
- Formal student training qualification
- Experience of supervising and developing more junior members of staff
- Accredited patient educator qualification
SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to manage and prioritise clinical caseload
- IT skills including electronic records, spreadsheets and powerpoint
- Ability to teach small and large groups
- Ability to be self motivated and work autonomously as an independent practitioner
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to influence and negotiate to enable changes in culture and practice
- Good time management, planning and organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns
- Reliable, adaptable and flexible
- Proactive and committed to raising the profile of the profession
- Ability to deal with distressed, difficult or abusive patients
- Ability to support and mentor junior staff
- Ability to demonstrate confidence, motivation and leadership within meetings on named specialist matters
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills
- Ability to plan and deliver a clinical audit
- Report writing skills
- Awareness of operational and strategic nutritional governance processes
Desirable
- Completion of leadership training or course
- Behavioural Skills qualification
OTHER
Essential
- Demonstrates interest and enthusiasm for relevant clinical areas
- Motivated to develop the service
- Car driver with access to suitable vehicle for work
- Awareness of mental capacity act
- Experience of policy and procedural development
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).
