Job summary
Are you
looking to diversify your CV and gain experience in an exciting and emerging
area of dietetics?
First
Dietitians and Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) are
looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and innovative dietitian with excellent
communication skills and knowledge to join our vibrant teams.
The role will
be based across the following prisons;
HMP;
Coldingley (Woking), Send (Woking), DownView and Highdown (Banstead) and Bronzefield
(Ashford, Surrey).
First
Dietitians and CNWL are committed to service development through public
involvement, quality improvement and innovative new service models.
There is a
strong focus on health promotion and disease prevention work and an opportunity
to influence catering and food provision working with other members of the
wider MDT.
We encourage thinking
differently, embrace flexible working and parts of this role can be delivered
remotely and from home - part time and flexible working will be considered.
We
encourage interested applicants to contact us to find out more about the role.
When completing your application please refer to both the
Application Guide and full Job Description - these can be found under
supporting documents.
Main duties of the job
You will
manage a varied case load of adult patients from disordered eating, diabetes,
weight management and pregnancy to end of life care. This is an excellent
opportunity to develop your knowledge and dietetic skills in a variety of
clinical specialisms with scope to develop this growing service.
We
are a friendly team of 20 dietitians, 3 dietetic assistants and 2
administrators delivering services across East Surrey and parts of West
Sussex.
About us
Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results)
First Community is a staff owned
social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services across
east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We
are looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people,
First-rate value.
First Community is a great place
to work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its
full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high quality
training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work
life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension,
flexible retirement options and various employee benefits.
Please talk to us before applying
or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your
needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs
where possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on the
role.
At First Community we welcome
applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+
candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants are
treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process,
including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.
Sustainability is integral to
First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.
Job description
Job responsibilities
When completing your application please refer to both the
Application Guide and full Job Description - these can be found under
supporting documents.
The post
holder will provide a specialist dietetic service to a varied caseload of
adults including those with diabetes, disordered eating and complex needs.
Dietetic intervention will be delivered from the prisons or remotely.
Provide
advice and recommendations regarding the appropriate meal provision.
Establish
new and innovative working practices in collaboration with multidisciplinary
team to provide care and support that meets the holistic needs of the service
users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
When completing your application please refer to both the
Application Guide and full Job Description - these can be found under
supporting documents.
The post
holder will provide a specialist dietetic service to a varied caseload of
adults including those with diabetes, disordered eating and complex needs.
Dietetic intervention will be delivered from the prisons or remotely.
Provide
advice and recommendations regarding the appropriate meal provision.
Establish
new and innovative working practices in collaboration with multidisciplinary
team to provide care and support that meets the holistic needs of the service
users.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent.
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- BDA membership
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development through approved courses and other relevant activities
Experience
Essential
- At least 4 years post graduate clinical experience
- Understanding the importance of effective multi-disciplinary working
- Experience in training/teaching other health professionals
Desirable
- Dietetic student training: supervision, assessment, training and programme development
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively autonomously and as part of a team with excellent communication, liaison, negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to assess and treat adult clients and evaluate dietetic intervention across a range of clinical needs
- Ability to prioritise workload unsupervised
- IT competency
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to deliver presentations and training as required
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and flexible to the needs of the service
- Able to deal with distressed patients and/or relatives/carers.
- Competent IT skills.
Other
Essential
- Willingness to participate in continuous professional development
- Is motivated to take responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working practice appropriately
- Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
- Excellent interpersonal qualities
- Access to a car and a valid full UK driving licence
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge in nutrition support
- Demonstrates consolidated clinical dietetic knowledge and skills in the specified field of nutrition support
- Demonstrates good knowledge of, and ability to apply, evidence base in relation to dietetic practice
- Show understanding of value of audit within clinical practice.
- Demonstrates good knowledge of all aspects of enteral feeding in adults
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent.
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- BDA membership
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development through approved courses and other relevant activities
Experience
Essential
- At least 4 years post graduate clinical experience
- Understanding the importance of effective multi-disciplinary working
- Experience in training/teaching other health professionals
Desirable
- Dietetic student training: supervision, assessment, training and programme development
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively autonomously and as part of a team with excellent communication, liaison, negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to assess and treat adult clients and evaluate dietetic intervention across a range of clinical needs
- Ability to prioritise workload unsupervised
- IT competency
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to deliver presentations and training as required
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and flexible to the needs of the service
- Able to deal with distressed patients and/or relatives/carers.
- Competent IT skills.
Other
Essential
- Willingness to participate in continuous professional development
- Is motivated to take responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working practice appropriately
- Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
- Excellent interpersonal qualities
- Access to a car and a valid full UK driving licence
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge in nutrition support
- Demonstrates consolidated clinical dietetic knowledge and skills in the specified field of nutrition support
- Demonstrates good knowledge of, and ability to apply, evidence base in relation to dietetic practice
- Show understanding of value of audit within clinical practice.
- Demonstrates good knowledge of all aspects of enteral feeding in adults
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
