Job summary
If you are a Band 5 Dietitian with experience of working with individuals who have had a stroke and would like to specialise in the area this 12 month, 30 hour a week post might be for you.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital is a district general hospital with specialist acute and rehabilitation stroke beds.
We are a small, friendly and supportive team of 25, made up of Dietitians, Assistant Dietitian Practitioners, a Nutrition Support Nurse and Administrative staff. The Dietitian is a well respected and fundamental part of our Stroke Multi Disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for the main duties and responsibilities of the job.
About us
Our vision: Exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people.
Our mission: To bring our people communities and partners together - providing patient care we can all be proud of, we all play a part in achieving this, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other. As members of staff, we will always be guided by our Proud to CARE values:
COMPASSION - treating everyone with kindness - welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values.
AMBITION - Aspiring to be the best - reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people's health and wellbeing.
RESPECT - Valuing and appreciating everyone - listening, learning and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits.
ENCOURAGEMENT- Opportunities for all - supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for the main duties and responsibilities of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for the main duties and responsibilities of the job.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with stroke
- Significant postgraduate dietetic experience in an NHS in and outpatient setting
- Significant experience of working with patient requiring oral nutrition support and enteral feeds
- Experience of supervising students on practice placement
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner and as of a team
- Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
Trust Care Values
Essential
- Demonstrates the ability to meet the values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with stroke
- Significant postgraduate dietetic experience in an NHS in and outpatient setting
- Significant experience of working with patient requiring oral nutrition support and enteral feeds
- Experience of supervising students on practice placement
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner and as of a team
- Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
Trust Care Values
Essential
- Demonstrates the ability to meet the values
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).
