Job summary
The NELFT Havering Nutrition and Dietetics service have an exciting opportunity for a confident and enthusiastic band 5 Dietitian with experience in general community dietetics to join our team.
The successful candidate will be supported by senior dietitians and will have the opportunity to develop a wide skill set. They will be actively involved in the development and implementation of evidence-based guidance to support best practice.
The role is based in Havering and will be a have a mixture of face to face and agile working. The post holder will be able to consolidate or gain wider experience in a range of general services including nutrition support, long term conditions, Children over 5 years of age and health promotion across NELFT. This Band 5 Position provides an excellent foundation for your Dietetic Career.
Main duties of the job
NELFT - Community Dietitian Band 5Havering teamThe candidate must have the following.
o HCPC registrationo Recognised Dietetic degree qualification or equivalent.o Clinical knowledge & experience across a variety of disease states and dietetic therapies.o Effective organisational skills - to be able to prioritise and manage own workload within time and financial constraintsThe main responsibilities of the post: o To provide a high standard dietetic assessment for patients and to provide an individualised treatment programme. Support available from wider dietetic team as necessary.o To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.o To contribute to evidence-based audit and research projects to further your own and teams' clinical practice.o To be involved in the review and production of Nutrition and Dietetic literature and resources.o To plan and facilitate training/education sessions.
o To be part of the Nutrition & Dietetic team, providing a dietetic service to designated areas across the London Borough of Havering. To support the wider Barking, Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge Dietetics team.
Must be able to travel around Havering mainly, but may need to occasionally travel within Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham and NELFT efficiently.
About us
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex
Job description
Job responsibilities
High-CostArea Supplement - London
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £3,784 to a maximum of £4,822).
Job description
Job responsibilities
High-CostArea Supplement - London
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £3,784 to a maximum of £4,822).
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
- Registered with HPC
- Placement experience in a community/ acute /outpatient setting
- Evidence of a range of CPD activities
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance and quality
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Good presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to travel efficiently and effectively across all sites within NELFT'
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of the dietetic management of a wide range of complex clinical conditions
- Experience of Enteral Feeding and Nutritional Support
- Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams: nutrition nurses, district nurses, nutrition team, speech & language team Community/Specialist Nurses, GP's, Health Care Assistants
- Demonstrate ability to work autonomously
- Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team
- Demonstrate ability to set priorities and manage own time
- Be familiar with using anthropometric measures and the MUST screening tool
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting.
- Experience of delivering Training for Health Care Professionals.
- Experience of co-ordinating and delivery of Public Health campaigns.
- Involvement in audit, research and development
- Experience of developing protocols and clinical guidelines.
- Experience of providing support to junior Dietetic staff & student training
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
- Registered with HPC
- Placement experience in a community/ acute /outpatient setting
- Evidence of a range of CPD activities
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance and quality
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Good presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to travel efficiently and effectively across all sites within NELFT'
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of the dietetic management of a wide range of complex clinical conditions
- Experience of Enteral Feeding and Nutritional Support
- Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams: nutrition nurses, district nurses, nutrition team, speech & language team Community/Specialist Nurses, GP's, Health Care Assistants
- Demonstrate ability to work autonomously
- Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team
- Demonstrate ability to set priorities and manage own time
- Be familiar with using anthropometric measures and the MUST screening tool
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting.
- Experience of delivering Training for Health Care Professionals.
- Experience of co-ordinating and delivery of Public Health campaigns.
- Involvement in audit, research and development
- Experience of developing protocols and clinical guidelines.
- Experience of providing support to junior Dietetic staff & student training
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).
