Job summary
As part of the Nutrition and Dietetic Service providing care to a multi-cultural and diverse population, to deliver a high standard Dietetic service in the Community and acute MH setting.
To perform comprehensive dietetic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions.
As part of the MDT to support patients with Mental Health needs in order to improve their physical health and wellbeing.
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, holding the responsibility for own caseload of specialist and complex patients.
To undertake evidence-based audit and or research projects to further own and team's clinical practice with support and guidance from more senior staff.
To be aware of and to highlight to the line manager any clinical governance issues pertaining to the role and practice.
To contribute to the delivery of health promotion activities within the service and wider Trust initiatives
Main duties of the job
1. To provide clinical dietetic service within designated mental health sites and be actively involved in the development and provision of the nutritional service in those areas.
2. As an autonomous practitioner, to be responsible for safe and efficient management of a patient dietetic caseload through assessment of clinical need and effective prioritisation.
3. To provide complex nutritional advice to patients, carers and clinicians based on clinical evidence.
5. To contribute to the multidisciplinary team in making decisions on all aspects of dietetic intervention, thus contributing to overall patient care.
7.To translate complex scientific, medical, biochemical and nutritional information into simple and easily understood practical advice for individuals and carers, both on a one-to-one and in groups settings
1To communicate with other healthcare professionals regarding nutrition related prescriptions and nutritional management of patients and providing, where necessary, information and education to clinicians, patients and carers
To coordinate safe discharge-planning and follow up of those patients requiring artificial nutritional support in the community
1To advise and liaise with the catering staff concerning the dietary needs for the specialist clinical
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About us
To be responsible for organising and planning own clinical caseload to meet service and patient priorities. Readjusting plans as situations change/arise.
To undertake the accurate collection of data for use in service reporting, audit and for monitoring the Service level agreement. In particular to complete RiO/other patient-based system data in a timely fashion, fully complying with data quality requirements.
To keep patient and other confidential data secure in line with Trust policy.
Be responsible for the safe and competent use of equipment, through teaching and supervision of practice.
To be aware of Health and Safety aspects of own work and implement any policies, which may be required to improve the safety of own work area, including your prompt recording and reporting of accidents to senior staff, and ensuring that equipment use is safe.
To be aware of and support any Dietetic Service plans.
To comply with the organisational and departmental policies and procedures and to be involved in the reviewing and updating as appropriate.
To attend mandatory training and keep up date in line with organisational requirements
To undertake any other duties that might be considered appropriate by the Service manager
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through relevant CPD activities and maintain a CPD portfolio which reflects personal development.
- To implement knowledge of evidence-based practice, developing a more specialist dietetic knowledge of particular conditions and patient types applying critical appraisal skills to emerging evidence and research to develop and evaluate own practice and disseminate own learning to others
- Where appropriate to be responsible for supervising student dietitians or dietetic support workers under the overall supervision and direction of more senior staff.
- Participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with agreed personal development programmes to meet individual and service objectives.
- Where appropriate, to undertake the appraisal of the dietetic assistant.
- Undertake measurement and evaluation of own work and current practices through the use of evidence-based practice projects, audit and outcome measures, either individually or as part of a team with more senior clinicians.
9. To be responsible for the implementation of any National, Service and Organisational policies and guidance that apply to own role or area of work
10. To liaise with catering services regarding individual patients requirements and help resolve any catering issues which arise on the wards or in the Day Hospital.
11. To participate in any statutory inspections that involve nutrition and dietetic standards
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through relevant CPD activities and maintain a CPD portfolio which reflects personal development.
- To implement knowledge of evidence-based practice, developing a more specialist dietetic knowledge of particular conditions and patient types applying critical appraisal skills to emerging evidence and research to develop and evaluate own practice and disseminate own learning to others
- Where appropriate to be responsible for supervising student dietitians or dietetic support workers under the overall supervision and direction of more senior staff.
- Participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with agreed personal development programmes to meet individual and service objectives.
- Where appropriate, to undertake the appraisal of the dietetic assistant.
- Undertake measurement and evaluation of own work and current practices through the use of evidence-based practice projects, audit and outcome measures, either individually or as part of a team with more senior clinicians.
9. To be responsible for the implementation of any National, Service and Organisational policies and guidance that apply to own role or area of work
10. To liaise with catering services regarding individual patients requirements and help resolve any catering issues which arise on the wards or in the Day Hospital.
11. To participate in any statutory inspections that involve nutrition and dietetic standards
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics or Postgraduate diploma or MSc in Nutrition and Dietetic
- Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- Commitment to advanced clinical and professional development
Desirable
- o Additional qualification or BDA accredited courses or equivalent in-house training e.g. PENG clinical update, Membership of special interest group
Experience
Essential
- At least 6 months broad post graduate dietetic experience including experience of working in Mental Health
- Experience in undertaking group work
- Experience working as part of a team
- Experience in nutritional support both oral and enteral.
- Broad range of clinical experience, across a variety of clinical areas to include nutrition support for inpatients
- Presentations to groups/teaching other Healthcare Professionals
Desirable
- Student training/ supervisory skills
- Active participation in an audit or project
Skills and aptitiudes
Essential
- oAbility to prioritise, organise and work in a busy environment with excellent timekeeping skills
- oAbility to keep accurate and legible patient notes
- oAble to demonstrate a high level of clinical reasoning.
- oSupportive of other staff.
- oA strong commitment to patient care.
- oGood communication skills, able to present information (written and oral) in a clear and logical manner.
- oReliable, professional and flexible and a strong team player
- oAble to apply behaviour change/motivational interviewing techniques
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
Desirable
- Good IT skills
- Driving Licences/ Able to drive to other sites
Personal qualities and attributions
Essential
- Effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness & ability to negotiate
- Positive attitude to change
- Self-motivated to achieve personal and professional goals to an excellent standard as appropriate to the job role
- Ability to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour. To act on this appropriately using effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness and negotiation
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics or Postgraduate diploma or MSc in Nutrition and Dietetic
- Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- Commitment to advanced clinical and professional development
Desirable
- o Additional qualification or BDA accredited courses or equivalent in-house training e.g. PENG clinical update, Membership of special interest group
Experience
Essential
- At least 6 months broad post graduate dietetic experience including experience of working in Mental Health
- Experience in undertaking group work
- Experience working as part of a team
- Experience in nutritional support both oral and enteral.
- Broad range of clinical experience, across a variety of clinical areas to include nutrition support for inpatients
- Presentations to groups/teaching other Healthcare Professionals
Desirable
- Student training/ supervisory skills
- Active participation in an audit or project
Skills and aptitiudes
Essential
- oAbility to prioritise, organise and work in a busy environment with excellent timekeeping skills
- oAbility to keep accurate and legible patient notes
- oAble to demonstrate a high level of clinical reasoning.
- oSupportive of other staff.
- oA strong commitment to patient care.
- oGood communication skills, able to present information (written and oral) in a clear and logical manner.
- oReliable, professional and flexible and a strong team player
- oAble to apply behaviour change/motivational interviewing techniques
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
Desirable
- Good IT skills
- Driving Licences/ Able to drive to other sites
Personal qualities and attributions
Essential
- Effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness & ability to negotiate
- Positive attitude to change
- Self-motivated to achieve personal and professional goals to an excellent standard as appropriate to the job role
- Ability to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour. To act on this appropriately using effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness and negotiation
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).
