Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Dietitian to
join our Acute inpatient team. We welcome applicants from those expected to
graduate in 2024.
We would love to show you our department. Follow us on social media - Instagram
cddftdietitians, X (formerly Twitter) @CDDFTDietitian.
We are a proactive department with a strong focus on service
improvement, digital advancement and staff development. We have a preceptorship programme for new
staff, regular clinical supervision and lots of CPD opportunities to support
career progression.
County Durham is an excellent place to live.
With beautiful countryside and coastlines alongside interesting towns and
cities. There are excellent transport
links to Newcastle (15 minutes via train from Durham) and Sunderland as well as
having rail links to other UK cities and international travel from Newcastle
and Teesside International Airports
Main duties of the job
This
post is to provide dietetic care to acute inpatient wards and the intensive
care units within CDDFT. The post holder will be based at University Hospital
North Durham but may be occasionally required to cover other areas within the
locality of County Durham and Darlington including Darlington Memorial Hospital
and Bishop Auckland Hospital. There may be some general dietetic clinics,
telephone clinics and other acute ward work. Previous experience in MDT
working, parenteral nutrition and Critical care
is preferred but not essential. As a team we complete competencies to
enable us to work in extended scope practice in enteral tube feeding
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for their own caseload
referred to the service by inpatient, community or secondary care
professionals. Patients will be seen in
a variety of settings including hospital wards, intensive care units,
outpatient clinics, and telephone clinics. The post holder will work closely
with other Dietitians and members of the wider multidisciplinary team.
The department trains dietetic students (A, B and C
placement) and the post holder will have an active role in student training
planning, co-ordination and assessment
The Nutrition and Dietetic service is structured into teams;
secondary care (incorporating nutrition support and critical care), bariatrics,
primary care (incorporating care home training), adult & paediatric
diabetes, adult Home Enteral Feeding, paediatrics (incorporating Home Enteral
Feeding and paediatric weight management). the nutrition and dietetic service
comprises of 6 teams, with 49 Dietitians, 2 Specialist Nurses, 5 Dietetic
assistants and we are supported by central administration. We are based on 4
sites in the County, at Darlington Memorial Hospital, University Hospital North
Durham, Bishop Auckland Hospital and Shotley Bridge Hospital.
New graduates are very welcome to apply and take up this
position as a training and development role, with responsibilities and role
adjusted accordingly. Please note that
the appointment will be made at Band 6 Annex 21 (which will be 75% of top of
band 6 as per NHS Agenda for Change) or Band 6 dependent on qualifications and
experience. If you are appointed under
Annex 21 conditions, once you have successfully completed our 12 month
competency based training programme you will progress to a permanent Band 6
grade. (The contract ends if an
applicant does not successfully complete the required learning objectives
within this time frame under the Annex 21 scheme).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for their own caseload
referred to the service by inpatient, community or secondary care
professionals. Patients will be seen in
a variety of settings including hospital wards, intensive care units,
outpatient clinics, and telephone clinics. The post holder will work closely
with other Dietitians and members of the wider multidisciplinary team.
The department trains dietetic students (A, B and C
placement) and the post holder will have an active role in student training
planning, co-ordination and assessment
The Nutrition and Dietetic service is structured into teams;
secondary care (incorporating nutrition support and critical care), bariatrics,
primary care (incorporating care home training), adult & paediatric
diabetes, adult Home Enteral Feeding, paediatrics (incorporating Home Enteral
Feeding and paediatric weight management). the nutrition and dietetic service
comprises of 6 teams, with 49 Dietitians, 2 Specialist Nurses, 5 Dietetic
assistants and we are supported by central administration. We are based on 4
sites in the County, at Darlington Memorial Hospital, University Hospital North
Durham, Bishop Auckland Hospital and Shotley Bridge Hospital.
New graduates are very welcome to apply and take up this
position as a training and development role, with responsibilities and role
adjusted accordingly. Please note that
the appointment will be made at Band 6 Annex 21 (which will be 75% of top of
band 6 as per NHS Agenda for Change) or Band 6 dependent on qualifications and
experience. If you are appointed under
Annex 21 conditions, once you have successfully completed our 12 month
competency based training programme you will progress to a permanent Band 6
grade. (The contract ends if an
applicant does not successfully complete the required learning objectives
within this time frame under the Annex 21 scheme).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience Previous experience of working in a variety of clinical settings Experience of working within MDT environments Experience of working within the field of Nutritional Support
Desirable
- Previous experience of audit and research including submission / presentation to journals / conferences Previous experience of working within citical care/parenteral nutrition
Statutory Registration
Essential
- State Registration in Dietetics (HCPC)
Desirable
- Member of British Dietetic Association
Special Requirements
Essential
- Good time management, ability to work as part of a team, flexible approach to work, able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(hons) / BSc / Diploma/ Msc Dietetics Clinical supervisory skills
Desirable
- Working towards or hold a Masters Degree. Leadership Training
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- IT skills Completion of post-graduate specialist education e.g.PENG course or other. Ability to plan, initiate and evaluate new services and manage change Has a highly developed understanding of the changing NHS environment and its impact on service provision and staff.
Desirable
- Experience of using an electronic patient record system Member of relevant specialist sub-groups (eg. PENG)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience Previous experience of working in a variety of clinical settings Experience of working within MDT environments Experience of working within the field of Nutritional Support
Desirable
- Previous experience of audit and research including submission / presentation to journals / conferences Previous experience of working within citical care/parenteral nutrition
Statutory Registration
Essential
- State Registration in Dietetics (HCPC)
Desirable
- Member of British Dietetic Association
Special Requirements
Essential
- Good time management, ability to work as part of a team, flexible approach to work, able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(hons) / BSc / Diploma/ Msc Dietetics Clinical supervisory skills
Desirable
- Working towards or hold a Masters Degree. Leadership Training
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- IT skills Completion of post-graduate specialist education e.g.PENG course or other. Ability to plan, initiate and evaluate new services and manage change Has a highly developed understanding of the changing NHS environment and its impact on service provision and staff.
Desirable
- Experience of using an electronic patient record system Member of relevant specialist sub-groups (eg. PENG)
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
