Care Homes Hydration Project Lead

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 06 April 2025

Job summary

Secondment opportunity until 31st March 2026

This is an exciting fixed term/secondment opportunity to join the Nutrition and Dietetics Team at Rotherham Foundation Trust.

Are you passionate in driving forward ongoing improvement in the hydration of those in our community care settings across the South Yorkshire ICB? The post holder will be working within a well-established community team with a base of Rotherham Hospital but with a commitment to travel across the wider ICB. We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative person to help continue the work we have already established in Rotherham's care homes across the wider South Yorkshire region.It will involve complex planning of activities and key events including training, monitoring and collating outcomes to feedback to the project commissioners.

We support and encourage Continuous Professional Development and actively participate in student dietetic training with Sheffield Hallam and Nottingham Universities, the post holder will engage with student training.

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.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will lead on the expansion of the Care Homes Hydration Project across the wider South Yorkshire ICB. The role includes complex planning of training, activities and events, alongside monitoring outcomes and reporting back to the project commissioners.

You will undertake a wide variety of non-clinical tasks to support the dietetic service in order to meet the aims of the project. Further detail around the role can be found within the job description and person specification

Interviews to take place 16th April 2025

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 colleagues are key to our 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

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Date posted

27 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-03-079

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Recent and relevant experience within an NHS setting
Up to date documented evidence of relevant CPD
Experience of working within a multi - professional team
Experience of establishing, delivering and monitoring the efficacy of a training programme
Experience presenting project outcomes in both formal and informal settings to a range of audiences including key stakeholders and management

Qualifications

Essential

A Level/ Equivalent or Higher
Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or Significant proven experience in a similar role
Further education or qualifications relevant to the role e.g. Having PRINCE2 Certification/ Working towards this qualification/ willing to undertake the training.
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.

Desirable

Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST

Knowledge

Essential

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 relevant to the role.
Knowledge and experience of preparing lesson plans, Power Point Presentations and other formal and informal teaching methods and delivering to individuals and groups.
An understanding of Professional Standards
Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
Proven and demonstrable competence in ability to design, maintain and implement new procedures and ways of working.
Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
Knowledge 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

Desirable

Awareness and understanding of relevant Health and Social Care legislation

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Recent and relevant experience within an NHS setting
Up to date documented evidence of relevant CPD
Experience of working within a multi - professional team
Experience of establishing, delivering and monitoring the efficacy of a training programme
Experience presenting project outcomes in both formal and informal settings to a range of audiences including key stakeholders and management

Qualifications

Essential

A Level/ Equivalent or Higher
Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or Significant proven experience in a similar role
Further education or qualifications relevant to the role e.g. Having PRINCE2 Certification/ Working towards this qualification/ willing to undertake the training.
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.

Desirable

Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST

Knowledge

Essential

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 relevant to the role.
Knowledge and experience of preparing lesson plans, Power Point Presentations and other formal and informal teaching methods and delivering to individuals and groups.
An understanding of Professional Standards
Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
Proven and demonstrable competence in ability to design, maintain and implement new procedures and ways of working.
Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
Knowledge 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

Desirable

Awareness and understanding of relevant Health and Social Care legislation

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.