Band 6/7 Cystic Fibrosis Dietitian - Fixed Term- Developmental
The closing date is 01 June 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced or developing Dietitian to join our Dietetic therapy team as part of our forward thinking adult Cystic Fibrosis team at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of high quality dietetic care to adults with Cystic Fibrosis who attend the West Midlands Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre. We are looking for an innovative dietitian to contribute to the leadership, delivery and development of the CF Dietetic service. The Post holder will be required to have responsibility for the provision of specialist level dietetic support to CF patients within the Trust within available resources, to provide training and an advisory service to other dietitians within the Midlands and to act as a key contact for nutrition and adult cystic fibrosis in the region. The existing team will support with development needs for those candidates who meet the criteria for a developmental role.
Main duties of the job
Clinical work is varied covering our 20 bedded inpatient ward, outpatient, virtual clinics and home visits. Working within the multi-disciplinary team of consultants, diabetes specialist nurse, psychologists, clinical nurse specialists, social workers and pharmacists and supported by the UHB Therapies Directorate, you will support the strategic development and provide leadership, operational management and clinical expertise for the team, participating in the delivery of operational performance targets (finance, activity, workforce and quality/safety). You will require experience of nutritional support and diabetes as well as the skills to support the team to adhere to relevant local and national standards of care. The service has an active research programme and an enthusiasm for research and innovative approaches to service delivery are essential. Therapies at HGS are committed to providing a 7 day therapy service with participation in bank holiday cover for dietetics.
UHB is a large teaching Trust. The department gives CPD a high priority and we would actively support the development of your knowledge in this area. We take both B and C placement dietetic students, and have excellent IT and secretarial support.
If you are looking for a new challenge working with this supportive and friendly team, we would like to hear from you.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
Date posted
14 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£37,338 to £52,809 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-9007391-1
Job locations
Heartlands Hospital
Bordesley Green E
Birmingham
West Midlands
B9 5SS
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Heartlands Hospital
Bordesley Green E
Birmingham
West Midlands
B9 5SS
Employer's website
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