0965 - Dietitian

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Are you an existing band 5 Dietitian looking to develop/broaden your skills or a newly qualified band 5 Dietitian looking for a permanent post that will form an excellent start to your career? If so we have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 permanent post within our acute hospital Dietetic team.

Student Dietitians approaching the end of their training are welcome to apply, tailored employment options are available that will allow new graduates to commence in post as a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner until HCPC registration is received.

You will benefit from the support of a small, friendly team of 18 Dietitians, Dietetic Assistant Practitioners and administration staff.

This post will provide an excellent grounding in general Dietetics and an opportunity to gain an insight into various specialties across the Trust, including; Stroke, Diabetes, Oncology, Gastroenterology, Surgery, Weight Management and Nutrition Support.

Main duties of the job

You will provide a service to adult inpatients and outpatients within Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, working closely with the support of a dedicated acute team. You will also have the opportunity to gain experience and training from specialist Dietitians and will receive shadowing experience in other specialist areas within the department.

The post holder will be provided with regular clinical supervision and extensive CPD opportunities and excellent clerical support. The acute role will involve a variety of acute medical and surgical wards as well as an outpatient general clinic at the hospital.

The department supports training to A, B and C placement dietetic students. The post holder will be expected to be involved in the clinical teaching and assessments of students on placement, and training will be provided.

You should be a motivated and enthusiastic individual with good time management skills and a commitment to evidence-based practice.

For further information and/or an informal chat, please contact Bethan Lockley (Team Lead Surgical Dietitian) on 01226 432606 or email: bethan.lockley1@nhs.net.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band 2 and 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Date posted

04 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-0965E-10-24

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting DocumentsPlease refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting DocumentsPlease refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Clinical supervisory skills course
  • Experience of training student dietitians

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • Able to assess and treat patients requiring dietetic intervention and to monitor and adapt dietetic treatment as appropriate
  • Commitment to delivering dietetic student training
  • Knowledge of health and safety
  • Knowledge of confidentiality issues

Values based questions

Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc/MSc or Post-graduate Diploma in Dietetics
  • Eligible for registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable

  • Evidence of other post-registration education and training
  • Membership of British Dietetic Association
  • Appropriate membership to specialist dietetic interest group/s
Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Clinical supervisory skills course
  • Experience of training student dietitians

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • Able to assess and treat patients requiring dietetic intervention and to monitor and adapt dietetic treatment as appropriate
  • Commitment to delivering dietetic student training
  • Knowledge of health and safety
  • Knowledge of confidentiality issues

Values based questions

Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc/MSc or Post-graduate Diploma in Dietetics
  • Eligible for registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable

  • Evidence of other post-registration education and training
  • Membership of British Dietetic Association
  • Appropriate membership to specialist dietetic interest group/s

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

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Team Lead Medical Dietitian

Emily Mullen-Spencer

emily.mullenspencer@nhs.net

01226432606

Date posted

04 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-0965E-10-24

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Supporting documents

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