Job summary
Are you a dietitian with an interest in enteral nutrition and nutritional support? We have an exciting, opportunity for 1.0 WTE band 6 Dietitian to enhance their skills and knowledge in neurosciences (neurology and neurosurgery) on a temporary basis for 9 months as a result of a maternity leave cover. The workload would include inpatients in this area alongside service development responsibilities and leadership of junior members of the team. As a service, we are committed to continuing professional development for all our staff through a range of opportunities that include recognised training courses, involvement in service development and audit. We have supported staff through a number of development opportunities including Masters, for example, Roosevelt Scholarships and HEEM Scholarship programme.
Main duties of the job
The role will support delivery of care to patients across the neurosciences pathway, which will include attending MDT meetings. The successful candidate will support complex nutritional interventions as well as nutrition support and enteral feeding. We actively encourage service improvement and audit and the successful candidate would have the opportunity to be involved in development work to improve nutritional care of our patients.
You'll need to have excellent communication and leadership skills, a flexible approach and the ability to manage your own time and workload and that of other members of staff within a supportive team. Experience and evidence of a varied clinical experience is desirable.
About us
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavor to turn your job into a career!
The Dietetic service is part of the Therapies and Rehabilitation Services pathway, which is one of the pathways that together make up the Clinical Support Division at NUH.
We are a diverse pathway of AHPs and support staff, employing over 600 staff, who works together to deliver the high quality care we aspire to. Our HCPC registered AHP professionals comprise of physiotherapists, dietitians, occupational therapists, orthotists, prosthetists and speech and language therapists.
We have a Chief AHP to lead us on our strategic direction, and many of the pathway leadership team have pathway AHP backgrounds to support our staff. There are also Practice Development Therapists to support career development for all.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You should have experience of working as a dietitian, have excellent communication skills, self-motivation, have a flexible approach and the ability to manage your own time and buys workload within a supportive team. Nutritional support skills are essential and additional training and support will be provided.
Please refer to the job description and personal specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You should have experience of working as a dietitian, have excellent communication skills, self-motivation, have a flexible approach and the ability to manage your own time and buys workload within a supportive team. Nutritional support skills are essential and additional training and support will be provided.
Please refer to the job description and personal specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Dietitian (4 year degree, post-graduate diploma or equivalent).
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Relevant validated course.
- Member of BDA including specialist group.
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a dietitian in nutritional support
- Able to apply additional depth of knowledge gained through experience to specialist area
Desirable
- Experience of working in relevant specialist area/s.
Analytical and judgement
Essential
- Able to interpret complex information to make decisions
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including explaining, negotiating, motivating and training.
- Able to work as an integral member of dietetic and multi-professional teams, building relationships with patients/carers, and other staff.
- Able to handle sensitive and confidential information and respond to people who are distressed or anxious.
- Able to overcome difficulties in communication, including language barriers, and adapt approach to varying situations.
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to plan and organise own workload, including daily tasks and longer term strategic planning, despite interruptions and changing priorities.
- Able to plan and organise the work of allocated student dietitians.
Physical skills
Essential
- Able to carry out anthropometric measurements accurately and use relevant equipment.
- Able to use a computer keyboard and relevant computer programmes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Dietitian (4 year degree, post-graduate diploma or equivalent).
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Relevant validated course.
- Member of BDA including specialist group.
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a dietitian in nutritional support
- Able to apply additional depth of knowledge gained through experience to specialist area
Desirable
- Experience of working in relevant specialist area/s.
Analytical and judgement
Essential
- Able to interpret complex information to make decisions
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including explaining, negotiating, motivating and training.
- Able to work as an integral member of dietetic and multi-professional teams, building relationships with patients/carers, and other staff.
- Able to handle sensitive and confidential information and respond to people who are distressed or anxious.
- Able to overcome difficulties in communication, including language barriers, and adapt approach to varying situations.
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to plan and organise own workload, including daily tasks and longer term strategic planning, despite interruptions and changing priorities.
- Able to plan and organise the work of allocated student dietitians.
Physical skills
Essential
- Able to carry out anthropometric measurements accurately and use relevant equipment.
- Able to use a computer keyboard and relevant computer programmes.
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).