Job summary
This an exciting opportunity for passionate colleagues to join the specialist team at a time of expansion across South Yorkshire to reduce disparity and ensure equitable access to the Eating Disorders Service. The post holder will work as part of the Sheffield Eating Disorders Service Multi-Disciplinary Team to implement and plan care to service users in their respective geographical areas.
To become a member of the SHSC eating disorders team providing a specialist community service to work with service users across South Yorkshire. The Sheffield Eating Disorders Service covers South Yorkshire (Sheffield hub and regional spokes within Barnsley, Rotherham & Doncaster). The professional will be expected to attend planned clinics across South Yorkshire to deliver care close to patient's home. In addition to planned clinics there may be occasions when colleagues are expected to meet with patient in other settings i.e. inpatient setting to support person-centred care planning. To work in partnership with service users and other agencies to ensure effective liaison and communication.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the provision of high-quality dietetic service to a clinical caseload in eating disorders, using a high level of skills and knowledge as an independent practitioner.
To contribute to the development and implementation of evidence based clinical and teaching practice. Providing specialist advice and education in the designated speciality.
To provide high quality patient care, clinical governance reports and reporting on key performance indicators
About us
At SHSC, we prioritise the well-being and safety of both our service users and employees. It is our policy and a condition of employment that all employees must join the DBS Update Service. This service carries an annual fee, which employees are responsible for paying up front. However, employees may claim this cost back through the Trust's Employee Expenses Reimbursement Policy. For those requiring a Basic DBS check, it is necessary to register for a DBS Online Account.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The dietitian is responsible for a clinical caseload providing specialist advice to patients and carers by undertaking the following:
Determine/diagnose the appropriate dietetic treatment and develop effective management plans in respect of planned therapeutic intervention.
Dietetic assessment and calculation of dietetic requirements of referred patients considering medical, biochemical, social, cultural, and psychological factors.
Provide nutrition and dietary advice suitable to the patients medical, biochemical, social and cultural factors which is based on current evidence, incorporating local professional and national guidelines and standards.
Work with patients to enable them to achieve targets overcoming barriers to change including dietary, environmental, and social factors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The dietitian is responsible for a clinical caseload providing specialist advice to patients and carers by undertaking the following:
Determine/diagnose the appropriate dietetic treatment and develop effective management plans in respect of planned therapeutic intervention.
Dietetic assessment and calculation of dietetic requirements of referred patients considering medical, biochemical, social, cultural, and psychological factors.
Provide nutrition and dietary advice suitable to the patients medical, biochemical, social and cultural factors which is based on current evidence, incorporating local professional and national guidelines and standards.
Work with patients to enable them to achieve targets overcoming barriers to change including dietary, environmental, and social factors.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 year BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or relevant degree with Post grad Diploma/ Postgraduate masters in Dietetics
- Current HPC registration
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to manage a caseload with frequently changing priorities, and deal with interruptions
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and team working skills
- Able to relate and communicate clearly at all levels with patients, colleagues and members of the MDT
Experience
Essential
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Substantial dietetic experience in a variety of clinical settings
Essential
Essential
- Able to travel and work across different settings in South Yorkshire, including Sheffield, Barnsley Rotherham and Doncaster.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 year BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or relevant degree with Post grad Diploma/ Postgraduate masters in Dietetics
- Current HPC registration
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to manage a caseload with frequently changing priorities, and deal with interruptions
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and team working skills
- Able to relate and communicate clearly at all levels with patients, colleagues and members of the MDT
Experience
Essential
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Substantial dietetic experience in a variety of clinical settings
Essential
Essential
- Able to travel and work across different settings in South Yorkshire, including Sheffield, Barnsley Rotherham and Doncaster.
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).
