Job summary
30 hours per week
2 year Fixed Term Contract
We are excited to announce Active Together is coming to Rotherham. It is a Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation Service funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research to improve outcomes for Cancer patients. Active Together has already been implemented in Sheffield and several other centres and proven very successful.
As a new service you will be instrumental in the development and implementation delivery and evaluation of best practice for Active Together Service for Rotherham.
An exciting new Band 7 Specialist Dietitian Advanced role has been created to be part of the Multidisciplinary Team.
This post is working over 4 days a week on a 2 year contract, with a possible extension to 5 years. You will be joining a 34 strong, exceptionally friendly, award winning Dietetic team with excellent admin support.
We are a fully integrated service delivering services across Rotherham in both Primary and Secondary Care.
You will be working closely with our Lead for Cancer Services and your base will at the Park Rehabilitation Centre, alongside an excellent team of Physiotherapists.
You will also be working with the wider Multidisciplinary Team of Psychologist, Cancer Nurse Specialists and Surgical and Medical Consultants.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an exceptionally enthusiastic, proactive Dietitian who has excellent communication and organisational skills, audit and research skills and a sound understanding of qualitative and quantitative improvements, patient clinical pathways and patient administrative processes.
Should be able to prioritise work, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
The job also involves working closely with the Active Together teams within the South Yorkshire ICB.
About us
The Rotherham
NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our
local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the
right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of
Rotherham.
As a Trust we
are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of
everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the
second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a
place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement
overall.
But dont just
take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for
our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and
recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of
patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our
5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve
our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.
If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us
on our journey to excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification
for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification
for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recruitment and selection experience.
- Evidence of utilising systems of performance management.
- Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in development of services.
- Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students.
- Up to date documented evidence of CPD and KSF relevant to clinical area.
- Evidence of project management learning and practice.
- Able to lead, chair meetings and contribute to operational service delivery and the development of departmental structures and systems.
- Able to balance competing priorities and meet personal and service targets within a fluctuating and demanding workload.
- Well developed skills to train other health care professionals and student dietitians.
- Evidence of continued personal and professional development.
Desirable
- Experience of management of resources.
- Experience of leading service developments.
- Experience of leading a multi-professional team.
- Evidence of participation in research projects.
Professional Registration/PIN
Essential
- Please enter HCPC registration
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of leadership expertise and knowledge acquired through CPD and experience.
- Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures.
- Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory framework including NSF, NICE, Information Governance, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Safeguarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines.
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for service area.
- Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods.
- Evidence of continuous improvement through benchmarking and sharing and utilising best practice.
- Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety in the work environment and implications for service area.
- Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care legislation.
Desirable
- Evidence of utilising systems of performance management.
- Membership of Regional /National Specialist groups/forums.
- Research and/or publications or contributions to cancer/ nutrition support.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Dietetics.
- Current HCPC Registration.
- Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the equality act 2010.
- Extensive post registration dietetic experience with demonstrable experience at senior grade working within a cancer or nutrition support speciality.
- Demonstrable dietetic experience.
- Student Clinical Educators Training.
- Attainment of validated post registration qualification at masters level in nutritional support i.e. PEN clinical update.
- Involvement with Student Training.
Desirable
- Membership of Professional body, British Dietetic Association.
- Management/leadership qualification or equivalent
- Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recruitment and selection experience.
- Evidence of utilising systems of performance management.
- Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in development of services.
- Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students.
- Up to date documented evidence of CPD and KSF relevant to clinical area.
- Evidence of project management learning and practice.
- Able to lead, chair meetings and contribute to operational service delivery and the development of departmental structures and systems.
- Able to balance competing priorities and meet personal and service targets within a fluctuating and demanding workload.
- Well developed skills to train other health care professionals and student dietitians.
- Evidence of continued personal and professional development.
Desirable
- Experience of management of resources.
- Experience of leading service developments.
- Experience of leading a multi-professional team.
- Evidence of participation in research projects.
Professional Registration/PIN
Essential
- Please enter HCPC registration
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of leadership expertise and knowledge acquired through CPD and experience.
- Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures.
- Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory framework including NSF, NICE, Information Governance, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Safeguarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines.
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for service area.
- Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods.
- Evidence of continuous improvement through benchmarking and sharing and utilising best practice.
- Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety in the work environment and implications for service area.
- Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care legislation.
Desirable
- Evidence of utilising systems of performance management.
- Membership of Regional /National Specialist groups/forums.
- Research and/or publications or contributions to cancer/ nutrition support.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Dietetics.
- Current HCPC Registration.
- Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the equality act 2010.
- Extensive post registration dietetic experience with demonstrable experience at senior grade working within a cancer or nutrition support speciality.
- Demonstrable dietetic experience.
- Student Clinical Educators Training.
- Attainment of validated post registration qualification at masters level in nutritional support i.e. PEN clinical update.
- Involvement with Student Training.
Desirable
- Membership of Professional body, British Dietetic Association.
- Management/leadership qualification or equivalent
- Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST
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).
