Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge?
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a committed individual to work as a food Service dietitian in the Bath and North Somerset area. The post holder will act as the main interface between the food service and clinical services. You will join the community nutrition and dietetic team based at St Martin's Hospital.
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated dietitian, with a flair for innovation to deliver this role. The role would suit a Band 6 looking to work in a specialist area, or a Band 7 looking to work in a different area.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for:
- Leading and implementing nutrition and hydration standards
- Facilitate liaison with the catering and nursing teams and other staff groups
- Audit nutrition are and undertake menu analysis
- Organise and provide education to staff involved in provision of food
- Provide supervision and training to students and junior staff
About us
At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing.
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent leading to HCPC registration as a Dietitian
- Evidence of further post-graduate study and continuous professional development relevant to post
- Clinical Supervisory skills training
Desirable
- Post registration training in improvement systems/quality
- Post registration training in teaching
- Post registration training in project management or leadership
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Post-registration relevant clinical dietetic experience in nutrition support, inpatients or chronic disease management
- Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams
- Active participation in audit/quality assurance
- Experience in writing policies and quality reports.
- Experience or involvement of implementing guidance or policies
- Experience with dietary analysis systems
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual, is non-judgemental
- Motivated to be genuinely kind and caring
- Helps and co-operates with colleagues
- Pro-active and takes responsibility
- Willing to learn, open to change
- Motivated to make a difference in whatever way they can
- Takes pride in themselves, their appearance, their role and where they work.
Specific Skills
Essential
- Advanced interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Advanced analytical and clinical reasoning skills
Desirable
- Leadership quality skills
Physical Skills and Emotional Effort
Essential
- To be able to travel within community area
- To be able to deal with range of staff groups
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent leading to HCPC registration as a Dietitian
- Evidence of further post-graduate study and continuous professional development relevant to post
- Clinical Supervisory skills training
Desirable
- Post registration training in improvement systems/quality
- Post registration training in teaching
- Post registration training in project management or leadership
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Post-registration relevant clinical dietetic experience in nutrition support, inpatients or chronic disease management
- Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams
- Active participation in audit/quality assurance
- Experience in writing policies and quality reports.
- Experience or involvement of implementing guidance or policies
- Experience with dietary analysis systems
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual, is non-judgemental
- Motivated to be genuinely kind and caring
- Helps and co-operates with colleagues
- Pro-active and takes responsibility
- Willing to learn, open to change
- Motivated to make a difference in whatever way they can
- Takes pride in themselves, their appearance, their role and where they work.
Specific Skills
Essential
- Advanced interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Advanced analytical and clinical reasoning skills
Desirable
- Leadership quality skills
Physical Skills and Emotional Effort
Essential
- To be able to travel within community area
- To be able to deal with range of staff groups
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).
