Job summary
We have an opportunity for an experienced dietitian to join our regional service as an intestinal failure (IF) specialist dietitian and a key member of our multidisciplinary team based at Southampton General Hospital. We will consider applicants looking for full-time or part-time hours.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust has a nationally designated Intestinal Failure Service providing home parenteral nutrition to patients across the South of England for over 25 years. We have a 17-bed unit for patients with intestinal failure providing care for patients during assessment for parenteral nutrition, acute illness or post-operatively.You will work with 3 other IF dietitians as members of the Nutrition Support and Intestinal Failure Team (NSIFT) supporting the specialist inpatient and outpatient service. We work closely with the wider acute adult dietetic team which is the largest team in our integrated department of dietetics and spech and language therapy.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll do:
You will:
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Be responsible for providing a specialist dietetic service as a key member of the Nutrition Support and Intestinal failure Team
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Provide complex nutritional support (enteral and parenteral) to adults with intestinal failure and manage the transition from parenteral to oral nutrition for post reconstructive surgery
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Attend nutrition support ward rounds reviewing and planning the parenteral nutrition support to inpatients
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Review patients in the nutrition support and intestinal failure clinic alongside gastroenterologists, surgeons, and specialist nurses
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Manage a specialist dietetic intestinal failure clinic alongside the lead dietitian managing patients on home parenteral nutrition
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Liaise with team members to ensure the availability and provision of bespoke parenteral nutrition
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Supervise and support members of the dietetic team
The intestinal failure service has strong links with the biomedical research centre for nutrition based at Southampton General Hospital and you will have the opportunity to participate in service evaluation, audit, and research and to present at local, national, and international meetings
What were looking for:
The post holder will be a qualified dietitian, currently registered with the HCPC, with relevant CPD, postgraduate development and clinical and leadership experience. This will include evidence of advanced skills and knowledge related to complex enteral and parenteral nutrition support. Prior experience of working with patients with intestinal failure is required. Aside from strong clinical skills we need someone who is a good team player, with evidence of being able to manage a busy caseload, delivering on both clinical and non-clinical responsibilities. You will have excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to multi-disciplinary team working. You will need to be flexible in your approach and have insight into the challenges of managing adults with a complex chronic disease or condition. Demonstration of initiative and ability to work independently is also required. Applications from people from diverse backgrounds are particularly welcomed. Were family friendly so flexible working arrangements may be considered. If you are interested in this role, please get in touch to discuss.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll do:
You will:
-
Be responsible for providing a specialist dietetic service as a key member of the Nutrition Support and Intestinal failure Team
-
Provide complex nutritional support (enteral and parenteral) to adults with intestinal failure and manage the transition from parenteral to oral nutrition for post reconstructive surgery
-
Attend nutrition support ward rounds reviewing and planning the parenteral nutrition support to inpatients
-
Review patients in the nutrition support and intestinal failure clinic alongside gastroenterologists, surgeons, and specialist nurses
-
Manage a specialist dietetic intestinal failure clinic alongside the lead dietitian managing patients on home parenteral nutrition
-
Liaise with team members to ensure the availability and provision of bespoke parenteral nutrition
-
Supervise and support members of the dietetic team
The intestinal failure service has strong links with the biomedical research centre for nutrition based at Southampton General Hospital and you will have the opportunity to participate in service evaluation, audit, and research and to present at local, national, and international meetings
What were looking for:
The post holder will be a qualified dietitian, currently registered with the HCPC, with relevant CPD, postgraduate development and clinical and leadership experience. This will include evidence of advanced skills and knowledge related to complex enteral and parenteral nutrition support. Prior experience of working with patients with intestinal failure is required. Aside from strong clinical skills we need someone who is a good team player, with evidence of being able to manage a busy caseload, delivering on both clinical and non-clinical responsibilities. You will have excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to multi-disciplinary team working. You will need to be flexible in your approach and have insight into the challenges of managing adults with a complex chronic disease or condition. Demonstration of initiative and ability to work independently is also required. Applications from people from diverse backgrounds are particularly welcomed. Were family friendly so flexible working arrangements may be considered. If you are interested in this role, please get in touch to discuss.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Nutrition & Dietetics
- Current Registration with HCPC
- Masters level or evidence of equivalent post-graduate training in defined speciality
- Evidence of commitment to relevant ongoing training and development
- Clinical supervisory skills training
Desirable
- Member of BDA and relevant specialist groups
- Appraisal training
- Evidence of management qualification/ development
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience working as a clinical specialist in relevant clinical area
- Experience of presentations and public speaking
- Evidence of project planning and audit delivery
- Experience mentoring or supervising students, dietetic assistants or junior staff
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking appraisals for junior staff
- Experience of leading or co-ordinating audit or research work.
Aptitudes and Skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out physical anthropometric measurements and assess nutritional status
- Ability to plan initiatives within specialist area using appropriate management skills, written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of generic skills required for service development i.e. report writing, policy development and implementation.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to have a flexible approach to working hours including extended working day as agreed with line manager
- Ability to cover "out of hours" and weekend working occasionally
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Nutrition & Dietetics
- Current Registration with HCPC
- Masters level or evidence of equivalent post-graduate training in defined speciality
- Evidence of commitment to relevant ongoing training and development
- Clinical supervisory skills training
Desirable
- Member of BDA and relevant specialist groups
- Appraisal training
- Evidence of management qualification/ development
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience working as a clinical specialist in relevant clinical area
- Experience of presentations and public speaking
- Evidence of project planning and audit delivery
- Experience mentoring or supervising students, dietetic assistants or junior staff
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking appraisals for junior staff
- Experience of leading or co-ordinating audit or research work.
Aptitudes and Skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out physical anthropometric measurements and assess nutritional status
- Ability to plan initiatives within specialist area using appropriate management skills, written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of generic skills required for service development i.e. report writing, policy development and implementation.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to have a flexible approach to working hours including extended working day as agreed with line manager
- Ability to cover "out of hours" and weekend working occasionally
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
