Job summary
Are you a self-motivated and resourceful Dietitian looking to further your experience and knowledge in community dietetics with a specialist caseload of home enteral feeds patients? This may be your exciting opportunity join our small and friendly team working within East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH).
You will have a varied clinical caseload working between clinics, community hospital, care homes and domiciliary visits within this predominately rural geographic area. This is a chance to make a real difference to the nutrition and wellbeing of the patients and carers, many of whom have life limiting conditions. This post is supported by the Home Enteral Feeds/team lead Dietitian and training into this specialist area will be given via clinical supervision and mentoring.
There will be opportunities to share your knowledge and skill via teaching sessions to other professionals mainly promoting the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool. You will also provide clinical support /supervision to junior dietetic colleagues, pre-registration students and become involved with service development.
This is a job share, working along side an experienced Community Dietitian and the clinical responsibilities will be divided between post holders. There will be no expectation of working additional hours/days to cover periods of leave.
In addition to Kirkley Mill Surgery and Northgate Hospital the role also involves home working and the option to work from other hot desk areas.
Main duties of the job
- To work as an autonomous practitioner in providing specialist dietary advice including home enteral feeds within the agreed geographical area. Completing assessments, goal setting and monitoring their own designated caseload of patients. In domiciliary, clinic and community settings.
- To provide and contribute to the development of the adult community dietetic service.
- To maintain up to date dietetic records in line with professional standards.
- To use evidence based practice and specialist skill to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
- To provide education and training to other health professionals, community staff and patient groups.
- To undertake a mutually agreed set of objectives through the personal development plan, participate in CPD and other developmental activities.
- To work with other members of the multidisciplinary team and deliver teaching and supervision to qualified staff, Dietetic Assistants and students.
We recognise that AI tools are increasingly used in
professional settings. While we encourage strong applications, we value
authenticity and an accurate reflection of skills and experience.
Applicants must declare if AI has been used to complete their
application, including responses that are directly copied or significantly
shaped by AI tools.
By submitting this application, you confirm that all
information provided is a true and accurate representation of your own skills,
knowledge, and experience.
About us
ECCH is well established health care provider and has been successfully delivering NHS care within the community since 2011. We provide a range of NHS, community health and social care services predominantly across the easterly region of the Norfolk/Suffolk borders.
We are aligned to NHS terms and conditions, and offer many employee benefits, to find out more about us visit our website - www.ecch.org. We are a social enterprise and staff owned organisation which means staff can opt to be shareholders and have a real say in how ECCH is run and evolves to deliver healthcare for the future.
At the heart of our ambition, we work in partnership with and for the community to become the provider and employer of choice for community healthcare.
We encourage you to apply as early as possible as this job may close earlier than the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.
The Community Dietetic team has been a valued member of East Coast Community Healthcare for the last 6 years, winning clinical team of the year at ECCH annual staff awards 2024.
We are a small team but work closely with the wider MDT and neighbouring Dietetic services. We are flexible, approachable and open to new ideas. ECCH has been encouraging remote working and the dietetic team is well resourced and supported to work independently out of the office. We are cost conscious, flexible and are paper light.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
To be professionally and legally
responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the
management of patient in your care. To ensure high standards of clinical care
for the patients under your management and support other to do likewise.
To
teach patients and their carers on methods of feed delivery, tube care and the
care of stoma sites.
To
plan and provide appropriate training for other healthcare professionals
involved with artificial nutrition.
To
act as a point of contact and source of expertise for internal and external
enquiries to the service concerning your area of expertise.
To
provide dietetic care to patients in a range of venues including: community
clinics; learning disability homes; nursing/residential homes; community
hospital ward and domiciliary visits.
To
promote the use of the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool, adapting this if
applicable for nursing and residential homes.
To
communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise their potential and
to ensure understanding of the condition and the care plan. Communication
skills of persuasion, motivation and explanation will be used with a variety of
patients. Some of which may have
difficulties understanding or communicating.
Communicate
effectively with all members of the integrated community teams, GPs,
Consultants and other professions to ensure a collaborative approach to the
management of patients conditions.
To
assess capacity, gain valid consent and have the ability to work with the legal
framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
Participate
in the clinical cover for community colleagues on annual, sick or study leave
when required.
Professional
To maintain own clinical professional
development by keeping abreast of evidence-based practice and developments and incorporate
them as necessary into your work. To be an active member of the in-service
training programme.
To adhere to the standards of
conduct, performance and ethics and the Dietitians standard of proficiency of
the Health Care Professions Council.
Maintain accurate and up to date
documentation in line with legal and departmental requirements and communicate
assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of
reports and letters.
To communicate effectively and work
collaborative with the MDT colleagues across the health economy to ensure
delivery of a co-ordinated integrated service.
Identify objectives for personal
development and participate in the staff appraisals scheme and personal
development programme.
Organisational:
Responsible
for a designated area of work, as agreed with the team lead.
Plan
and organise this effectively and efficiently with regards to patient
management and use of time.
Decide
priorities for own work area balancing other patient related and professional
demands and ensure that these remain in accordance with those of the section as
a whole.
To
be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics for
the use of the department.
To
comply with the organisational and departmental polices and procedures and be
involved in the reviewing and updating as appropriate.
To
lead by action and inspire others activity as a role model, demonstrating the
leadership behaviours and values identified by the organisation aims and
objectives. Promoting the organisation, the role of the dietitian and the
importance of nutritional care.
Any other duties
which might be considered appropriate by the clinical and professional lead.
All roles
within East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) require staff to demonstrate our
Values and Signature Behaviours in the care and service they provide to
patients, service users, stakeholders and colleagues. All members of staff
should consider these as an essential part of their job role.
Our Values outline the core behaviours that we
can all achieve and are summarised as an acronym within the word CARE. These stand for: Compassion, Action, Respect and Everyone.
Underpinning our Values are our Signature
Behaviours which highlight by taking the right actions we continue to build a
strong culture. Our four Signature
Behaviours are: Compassion
- We Listen, We Learn,
We Lead| Action - My
Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect
Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
To be professionally and legally
responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the
management of patient in your care. To ensure high standards of clinical care
for the patients under your management and support other to do likewise.
To
teach patients and their carers on methods of feed delivery, tube care and the
care of stoma sites.
To
plan and provide appropriate training for other healthcare professionals
involved with artificial nutrition.
To
act as a point of contact and source of expertise for internal and external
enquiries to the service concerning your area of expertise.
To
provide dietetic care to patients in a range of venues including: community
clinics; learning disability homes; nursing/residential homes; community
hospital ward and domiciliary visits.
To
promote the use of the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool, adapting this if
applicable for nursing and residential homes.
To
communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise their potential and
to ensure understanding of the condition and the care plan. Communication
skills of persuasion, motivation and explanation will be used with a variety of
patients. Some of which may have
difficulties understanding or communicating.
Communicate
effectively with all members of the integrated community teams, GPs,
Consultants and other professions to ensure a collaborative approach to the
management of patients conditions.
To
assess capacity, gain valid consent and have the ability to work with the legal
framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
Participate
in the clinical cover for community colleagues on annual, sick or study leave
when required.
Professional
To maintain own clinical professional
development by keeping abreast of evidence-based practice and developments and incorporate
them as necessary into your work. To be an active member of the in-service
training programme.
To adhere to the standards of
conduct, performance and ethics and the Dietitians standard of proficiency of
the Health Care Professions Council.
Maintain accurate and up to date
documentation in line with legal and departmental requirements and communicate
assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of
reports and letters.
To communicate effectively and work
collaborative with the MDT colleagues across the health economy to ensure
delivery of a co-ordinated integrated service.
Identify objectives for personal
development and participate in the staff appraisals scheme and personal
development programme.
Organisational:
Responsible
for a designated area of work, as agreed with the team lead.
Plan
and organise this effectively and efficiently with regards to patient
management and use of time.
Decide
priorities for own work area balancing other patient related and professional
demands and ensure that these remain in accordance with those of the section as
a whole.
To
be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics for
the use of the department.
To
comply with the organisational and departmental polices and procedures and be
involved in the reviewing and updating as appropriate.
To
lead by action and inspire others activity as a role model, demonstrating the
leadership behaviours and values identified by the organisation aims and
objectives. Promoting the organisation, the role of the dietitian and the
importance of nutritional care.
Any other duties
which might be considered appropriate by the clinical and professional lead.
All roles
within East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) require staff to demonstrate our
Values and Signature Behaviours in the care and service they provide to
patients, service users, stakeholders and colleagues. All members of staff
should consider these as an essential part of their job role.
Our Values outline the core behaviours that we
can all achieve and are summarised as an acronym within the word CARE. These stand for: Compassion, Action, Respect and Everyone.
Underpinning our Values are our Signature
Behaviours which highlight by taking the right actions we continue to build a
strong culture. Our four Signature
Behaviours are: Compassion
- We Listen, We Learn,
We Lead| Action - My
Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect
Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dietary management within the community/acute setting
- Experience of pre-registration dietetic student training
Desirable
- Experience at band 5/6 level
- Experience of service development/change management
- Specialist post registration clinical experience.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work collaboratively within a team
- Able to work independently
- Committed to personal and team development
- Able to work with others and pass on skills and knowledge
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure
- Able to maintain motivation, drive and enthusiasm.
- Willingness and ability to work across different clinical settings
- Ability to embrace our Culture, Values and Signature Behaviours:
- (Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together).
- Willingness and ability to work across different sites and travel to alternative sites and across the community as required.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate clinical skills and knowledge within specialist area
- Forward thinking
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Self-directed learning
- Ability to work autonomously
- Presentations skills
- Critical appraisal
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Dietetics.
- Registration with the health care professions council.
- Evidence of relevant postgraduate courses/CPD
Desirable
- Membership of specialist Interest Groups relevant to area of speciality
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dietary management within the community/acute setting
- Experience of pre-registration dietetic student training
Desirable
- Experience at band 5/6 level
- Experience of service development/change management
- Specialist post registration clinical experience.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work collaboratively within a team
- Able to work independently
- Committed to personal and team development
- Able to work with others and pass on skills and knowledge
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure
- Able to maintain motivation, drive and enthusiasm.
- Willingness and ability to work across different clinical settings
- Ability to embrace our Culture, Values and Signature Behaviours:
- (Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together).
- Willingness and ability to work across different sites and travel to alternative sites and across the community as required.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate clinical skills and knowledge within specialist area
- Forward thinking
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Self-directed learning
- Ability to work autonomously
- Presentations skills
- Critical appraisal
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Dietetics.
- Registration with the health care professions council.
- Evidence of relevant postgraduate courses/CPD
Desirable
- Membership of specialist Interest Groups relevant to area of speciality
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).
