Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Dietitian with a particular interest in Renal Dietetics or experience in this field to join our supportive renal dietetic service and an expanding Dietetic service.
You will be a key member of the Dorset County Hospital Kidney Multidisciplinary team. The service covers Dorset County Hospital inpatients, clinics and dialysis units in Dorchester, South Somerset (Yeovil) and in East Dorset (Poole & Bournemouth) as part of the Dorset Renal Service.
This is a permanent position 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday (although part time or job share may be considered).
We will also consider, for the right candidate, a development band 5/6 renal dietitian post
Main duties of the job
You will work with a fantastic and forward thinking team of Renal Consultants, Specialist Nurses, Administrators, Podiatrists and Healthcare Assistants. You will be based with them at Dorset County Hospital in the beautiful County town of Dorchester, with outreach to other local hospitals. You will also be part of the Trust's Dietetic department, benefitting from easy access to and peer support from Dietitians working across a range of specialities.
- As an HCPC registered Dietitian, provide expert renal service to the MDT.
- Engage with, advise and train other healthcare professionals involved in the care of renal patients.
- Influencing on developing renal dietetic services through Quality Improvement projects.
- Work as a member of the Dietetic Department, in the promotion of a high-quality patient-focused service and contributing to service development and cover.
About us
The Dietetics department is committed to staff wellbeing and development, offering a range of CPD opportunities.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
UKVI Sponsorship: This role may be available for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Sponsorship will be determined based on your current situation and on a case-by-case basis
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- BSc in Human Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent qualification as a dietician
- Current registered dietitian status with HCPC
Desirable
- Basic training in communication and behaviour change
- Clinical supervisory skills course
- Teaching qualification or experience of delivering education to groups
- Evidence of CPD
- Basic management training
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum 12-18 months post registration experience working in the NHS
Desirable
- Wide-ranging clinical and dietetic experience, including some in acute nutritional support, renal, diabetes and gastroenterology
- Experience of Leading on a specified element of a service
- Experience in training other healthcare professionals
- Experience in writing policy / guidelines
- Experience in Conducting audit or research
- Experience in Training student dietitians
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Able to implement the BDA Nutritional Care Process
- Competent written communication skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work alone and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of excellent time management skills, flexibility, adaptability to prioritise work, use initiative to complete projects and meet deadlines
- Evidence of ability to act as a mentor to dietetic learners and clinically support / line manage junior staff
- Understanding of confidentiality as it relates to dietetic practice
- A working knowledge of Microsoft and NHS computer systems
- An understanding of audit and research in relation to dietetic practice
- Knowledge of the BDA and HCPC standards that govern dietetics
- Able to travel to community settings for outreach work
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to use initiative but recognise limits
- Understanding of clinical governance as it relates to dietetic practice
- Evidence of interest in renal dietetics
- Basic knowledge relating to parenteral nutrition support
- Sound clinical knowledge relating to oral and enteral nutrition support
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- BSc in Human Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent qualification as a dietician
- Current registered dietitian status with HCPC
Desirable
- Basic training in communication and behaviour change
- Clinical supervisory skills course
- Teaching qualification or experience of delivering education to groups
- Evidence of CPD
- Basic management training
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum 12-18 months post registration experience working in the NHS
Desirable
- Wide-ranging clinical and dietetic experience, including some in acute nutritional support, renal, diabetes and gastroenterology
- Experience of Leading on a specified element of a service
- Experience in training other healthcare professionals
- Experience in writing policy / guidelines
- Experience in Conducting audit or research
- Experience in Training student dietitians
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Able to implement the BDA Nutritional Care Process
- Competent written communication skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work alone and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of excellent time management skills, flexibility, adaptability to prioritise work, use initiative to complete projects and meet deadlines
- Evidence of ability to act as a mentor to dietetic learners and clinically support / line manage junior staff
- Understanding of confidentiality as it relates to dietetic practice
- A working knowledge of Microsoft and NHS computer systems
- An understanding of audit and research in relation to dietetic practice
- Knowledge of the BDA and HCPC standards that govern dietetics
- Able to travel to community settings for outreach work
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to use initiative but recognise limits
- Understanding of clinical governance as it relates to dietetic practice
- Evidence of interest in renal dietetics
- Basic knowledge relating to parenteral nutrition support
- Sound clinical knowledge relating to oral and enteral nutrition support
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).
