Job summary
Following a successful NIHR Award for the current postholder we are please to looking for a dietitian to work within our Critical care Dietetic team. This is a fixed term post, a secondment opportunity would also be considered.
The postholder will work as an senior specialised dietitian supporting the clinical lead in delivery of care for patients on the critical care unit and leading on provision of a dietetic service for rehabilitation. This may include the provision of on-going support for newly qualified dietitians and contribution to the work of the wider dietetic team at the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM).
The post holder will work closely with the rehabilitation MDT within Critical Care to support optimisation of patient's recovery. This is expected to include both audit and research.
The post holder will work with the clinical lead in critical care to continue to develop the role of the dietitian in line with Trust priorities.
The post holder will assess and treat a specialist caseload of patients and maintain associated records.
The post holder will be expected to support the clinical lead with service evaluation and student training within Critical Care and support leadership and service improvement initiatives within the Dietetics department.
Main duties of the job
- To work towards the development of a new follow up MDT critical care clinic and development of a dietetic follow up service
- To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team leading and providing dietetic input to patients in specialty and to liaise with other disciplines and agencies as required in the planning and implementation of patient care
- To provide highly complex nutrition counselling to patients and/or their carers requiring post registration cognitive behavioural therapy and use of reassurance and motivational skills to overcome barriers to change particularly where there is non-compliance
- To use negotiating and persuasive skills to facilitate effective service delivery within the specialty team.
- To liaise with dietitians within the critical care team and ensure overall prioritisation of workload within the team supporting other members as appropriate.
- To maintain lines of communication within the Directorate
- To actively participate in ward meetings, ward rounds, case conferences as appropriate.
- To liaise with and work as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, building and maintaining effective working relationships.
- To lead on the design, implementation and evaluation of multi-disciplinary protocols and procedures aimed at improving nutritional status
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work towards the development of a new follow up MDT critical care clinic and development of a dietetic follow up service
- To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team leading and providing dietetic input to patients in specialty and to liaise with other disciplines and agencies as required in the planning and implementation of patient care
- To provide highly complex nutrition counselling to patients and/or their carers requiring post registration cognitive behavioural therapy and use of reassurance and motivational skills to overcome barriers to change particularly where there is non-compliance
- To use negotiating and persuasive skills to facilitate effective service delivery within the specialty team.
- To liaise with dietitians within the critical care team and ensure overall prioritisation of workload within the team supporting other members as appropriate.
- To maintain lines of communication within the Directorate
- To actively participate in ward meetings, ward rounds, case conferences as appropriate.
- To liaise with and work as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, building and maintaining effective working relationships.
- To lead on the design, implementation and evaluation of multi-disciplinary protocols and procedures aimed at improving nutritional status
- To use motivational and negotiation skills in the treatment of patients in your specialised area to gain consent and compliance with treatment
- To communicate and process complex and sensitive information to and from patients, carers and multi-disciplinary team.
- To attend the Critical Care Governance, Rehabilitation Service Development & Critical Care Rehabilitation Working Committee meetings
- Liaise with other agency service providers (including GPs, Clinics, Community / Outpatients Service, District Nurses, Social Services).
- Liaise with Dietitians from other Trusts and other Healthcare professionals concerning patient treatments and progress with dietary regimens, depending on the patients clinical condition and need.
See detailed job description attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work towards the development of a new follow up MDT critical care clinic and development of a dietetic follow up service
- To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team leading and providing dietetic input to patients in specialty and to liaise with other disciplines and agencies as required in the planning and implementation of patient care
- To provide highly complex nutrition counselling to patients and/or their carers requiring post registration cognitive behavioural therapy and use of reassurance and motivational skills to overcome barriers to change particularly where there is non-compliance
- To use negotiating and persuasive skills to facilitate effective service delivery within the specialty team.
- To liaise with dietitians within the critical care team and ensure overall prioritisation of workload within the team supporting other members as appropriate.
- To maintain lines of communication within the Directorate
- To actively participate in ward meetings, ward rounds, case conferences as appropriate.
- To liaise with and work as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, building and maintaining effective working relationships.
- To lead on the design, implementation and evaluation of multi-disciplinary protocols and procedures aimed at improving nutritional status
- To use motivational and negotiation skills in the treatment of patients in your specialised area to gain consent and compliance with treatment
- To communicate and process complex and sensitive information to and from patients, carers and multi-disciplinary team.
- To attend the Critical Care Governance, Rehabilitation Service Development & Critical Care Rehabilitation Working Committee meetings
- Liaise with other agency service providers (including GPs, Clinics, Community / Outpatients Service, District Nurses, Social Services).
- Liaise with Dietitians from other Trusts and other Healthcare professionals concerning patient treatments and progress with dietary regimens, depending on the patients clinical condition and need.
See detailed job description attached
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Degree in Dietetics or equivalent with current state registration
- Leadership training
- Advanced BDA course in Nutritional Support e.g. PENG course, Introduction to Critical Care Dietetics
Desirable
- To have a Non Medical Prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working at an enhanced level in a critical care setting
- Previous experience of conducting audits and or research
- Experience of working in different clinical settings
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Delivers work of consistent and predictable high quality
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Degree in Dietetics or equivalent with current state registration
- Leadership training
- Advanced BDA course in Nutritional Support e.g. PENG course, Introduction to Critical Care Dietetics
Desirable
- To have a Non Medical Prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working at an enhanced level in a critical care setting
- Previous experience of conducting audits and or research
- Experience of working in different clinical settings
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Delivers work of consistent and predictable high quality
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
