Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible dietitian to join our progressive community dietetic team. The post holder will work alongside the diabetes specialist dietitian and will also have a general caseload of community patients, and will be working mostly in an outpatient (clinic) setting with some home visits and remote working also.
This is an exceptional opportunity to gain broad clinical experience both within the specialist diabetes service and the wider community dietetic team. The post will provide an excellent base from which to develop your future professional career.
A car driver is essential as you will be required to treat people in their usual place of residence.
Main duties of the job
You will provide a dietetic service to patients referred to the Diabetes Intermediate Care Team. Service delivery will be via outpatient clinics, Structured Group Education as well as domicilliary visits as required. Providing training other health care providers may also be required according to demand and identified need.
You will also have a caseload of patients with a range of long-term conditions referred to the Service by GP's, Consultants, Community Nurses, AHP's and community hospitals as part of the general community clinic service. Domiciliary visits may also be required.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stones throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will consolidate your previous dietetic experience by working with clients with diabetes as well as a general caseload with patients referred from GP's and other HCPs for a range of nutritional therapy.
Patients will be seen mostly in outpatient settings although some domicillary visits will also be required as well as home working.
A car driver is essential for this community role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will consolidate your previous dietetic experience by working with clients with diabetes as well as a general caseload with patients referred from GP's and other HCPs for a range of nutritional therapy.
Patients will be seen mostly in outpatient settings although some domicillary visits will also be required as well as home working.
A car driver is essential for this community role.
Person Specification
BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or
Essential
- BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or BSc Degree and Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics
- HCPC registered
- Car driver with access to a car for work purposes
Desirable
- Post Registration training, Diploma of Advanced Dietetic Practice Accredited or equivalent
- Experience of dietetic service delivery in a variety of different settings, including community work
- Evidence of behaviour change or motivational interviewing skills
- Evidence of excellent oral presentation and written skills.
- Compassionate - Open minded, treats colleagues, patients, carers and relatives with dignity and respect.
- Experience of working with clients with diabetes
- oExperience of Group Education
Experience of working in a variety of different settings
Essential
- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns, frequent interruptions and changes in role during a usual working day and longer term.
- Able to move/carry equipment, several times a day includes i) scales (3kg), measures to collect anthropmetric data ii)OHP projectors, screens, leaflets and written materials etc for training sessions and iii) a variety of supplements, cans, packets, cartons for practical demonstrations.(most cartons/cans weigh 200g each
- Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.
Person Specification
BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or
Essential
- BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or BSc Degree and Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics
- HCPC registered
- Car driver with access to a car for work purposes
Desirable
- Post Registration training, Diploma of Advanced Dietetic Practice Accredited or equivalent
- Experience of dietetic service delivery in a variety of different settings, including community work
- Evidence of behaviour change or motivational interviewing skills
- Evidence of excellent oral presentation and written skills.
- Compassionate - Open minded, treats colleagues, patients, carers and relatives with dignity and respect.
- Experience of working with clients with diabetes
- oExperience of Group Education
Experience of working in a variety of different settings
Essential
- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns, frequent interruptions and changes in role during a usual working day and longer term.
- Able to move/carry equipment, several times a day includes i) scales (3kg), measures to collect anthropmetric data ii)OHP projectors, screens, leaflets and written materials etc for training sessions and iii) a variety of supplements, cans, packets, cartons for practical demonstrations.(most cartons/cans weigh 200g each
- Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.
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
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).
