Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Dietitian to
join our Community team. We welcome applicants who are due to graduate.
We would love to show you our department, follow us on
social media at Instagram cddftdietitians, 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. Rotational posts may
be possible where there are interested parties and can be discussed at
interview.
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 provides dietetic care as part of the community
dietetic care. The post holder will be responsible for managing their own
caseload and associated time management. It includes clinics (face to face and
telephone), nursing home visits and ward cover to community hospitals and
sub-acute hospital wards.
The community dietetic team provides cover to
the general adult population within county Durham and Darlington and covers
nursing home visits, domiciliary home visits, community training sessions,
community hospitals and GP and general outpatient clinic sessions. This post
will be based at Bishop Auckland Hospital but post holders may be required to
work county wide.
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
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for a their own caseload
referred to the service by community or secondary care professionals. Patients will be seen individually, in groups
or with carers in a variety of settings including hospital wards, care homes,
outpatient clinics, and telephone clinics. The post holder will work closely
with other Community Dietitians and members of the wider multidisciplinary
team.
We use electronic patient records in all areas of the
service - Center for in-patients, MDT clinics and Consultant-led outpatients,
SystmOne for community
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 44 Dietitians, 1 Specialist Nurse, 4 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for a their own caseload
referred to the service by community or secondary care professionals. Patients will be seen individually, in groups
or with carers in a variety of settings including hospital wards, care homes,
outpatient clinics, and telephone clinics. The post holder will work closely
with other Community Dietitians and members of the wider multidisciplinary
team.
We use electronic patient records in all areas of the
service - Center for in-patients, MDT clinics and Consultant-led outpatients,
SystmOne for community
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 44 Dietitians, 1 Specialist Nurse, 4 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(hons) / BSc / Diploma/ Msc Dietetics
Experience
Essential
- Successful completion of dietetic placement
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary and secondary care Post registration experience
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of using an electronic patient record system
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
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered with the Health Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Member of British Dietetic Association
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(hons) / BSc / Diploma/ Msc Dietetics
Experience
Essential
- Successful completion of dietetic placement
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary and secondary care Post registration experience
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of using an electronic patient record system
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
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered with the Health Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Member of British Dietetic Association
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
