Job summary
If you have been working as a Band 5 Dietitian with an interest and some experience working with children and / or adults who are enterally fed and are looking to move to the next step in your career this temporary role might be for you.
The successful candidate will join our team of 28 staff (dietitians, a nutrition support nurse, assistant dietitian practitioners and an administrative assistant) who are based at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.
The Trust supports remote working and working from home for all team members as appropriate to role and services.
Candidates wishing to work part time are invited to apply indicating they wish to work part time.
Main duties of the job
To provide:
- High quality nutrition and dietetic services to children and adults who are enterally fed.
- To provide specialist advice and treatment plans for children and adults who are enterally fed.
- To provide support to adults and children, alongside other health care professionals, in decision making for commencement of enteral feeding.
About us
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful foundation trust with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standards of clinical quality, patient care and staff experience. The Trusts Together as One Strategy describes our organisational values and a pledge to support our people through compassionate and inclusive leadership.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is North Derbyshire's only acute District General Hospital, with 24 hour Emergency Department services; we're responsible for providing care and treatment to more than 400,000 people who live in our communities. We are modern, friendly and in commuting distance of Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham and close to the Peak District. The Care Quality Commission has rated the Trust as 'Good'. Our vision is to provide exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people. We work closely with our partners across health and social care as part of the Joined Up Care Derbyshire Integrated Care System.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full responsibilities and duties of the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full responsibilities and duties of the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered
- Postgraduate training relevant to the role
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate dietetic experience in an NHS hospital setting
- Experience working with adults who require oral nutrition support and enteral feed
- Experience of developing and delivering presentations
- Experience of supervising dietetic students on practice placement
Desirable
- Experience working with children who require oral nutrition support
Skills and Knowlegde
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Evidence of leadership and team building skills
Professional attributes
Essential
- Professional appearance and manner
- Ability to reflect and appraise own practice
- Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
CARE values
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the values
Other requirments
Essential
- Ability to effectively fulfil the travel requirements for the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered
- Postgraduate training relevant to the role
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate dietetic experience in an NHS hospital setting
- Experience working with adults who require oral nutrition support and enteral feed
- Experience of developing and delivering presentations
- Experience of supervising dietetic students on practice placement
Desirable
- Experience working with children who require oral nutrition support
Skills and Knowlegde
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Evidence of leadership and team building skills
Professional attributes
Essential
- Professional appearance and manner
- Ability to reflect and appraise own practice
- Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
CARE values
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the values
Other requirments
Essential
- Ability to effectively fulfil the travel requirements for the post.
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).
