Job summary
The Adult Nutrition & Dietetic Department, provides an integrated service across both our Hospital and Community sites meeting the needs of our patients across the whole of the Bolton population. We have been funded for 2.39 W.T.E Dietitians to provide a reach in to the Adult Diabetes Service in Bolton. We are looking to recruit Dietitians who wish to develop their skills in supporting patients with Type I and complex Type 2 diabetes. The successful candidates will be part of the Adult Community Dietetics Team based in the centre of Bolton.
Main duties of the job
You will be reviewing patients in a number of settings including the Diabetes Centre, Royal Bolton Hospital and in their own homes. Providing support in maternity and young adult clinics. The successful candidate will input into the daily diabetes MDT. Primarily the workload will include General Diabetes Clinics, Antenatal Clinics, Insulin Pump Clinics and some inpatient ward cover for diabetic patients. A general dietetic clinic will also be included.
As funding is for more than one post we will consider applicants who wish to work both full and part time.
As a department we encourage quality improvement and audit work.
We are experienced trainers for student dietitians currently providing P1, P2 and P3 placements with theUniversity of Chester, MMU and UCLAN.
The service operates a flexi-time working arrangement and recognises the importance of balancing the needs of work with family commitments. The post is a 37.5 hours/week post although part time hours may be considered.
This post is subject to Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
You will report to the Community Teams, Team Leaders, the successful post holder will bepart of the wider Bolton Foundation Trust Dietetic Department. The department is composed of two teams, acute and community with a total of 19 W.T.E staff. We provide an integrated service across both our Hospital and Community sites meeting the needs of our patients across the whole of the Bolton population.
About us
Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence formaternity, neonataland care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). This is in recognition of the patient experience and quality of care that our staff provide to patients. It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice
The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff has joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development. We are keen to reflect our local population and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed.
In addition, we can offer you:
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS service)
- Eligibility for our NHS Car lease scheme
- Eligibility for our NHS Technology Scheme
- Access to on-site Gymnasium
- Various NHS Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma/Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Dietitian
- Evidence of post graduate training in Diabetes
- Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio
- Clinical Educators/Student Assessment Skills course or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Membership of The British Dietetic Association and/or specialist interest groups
- Willingness to undertake education/training to a higher level degree e.g. masters level
- Experience of supporting dietetic students on placement
Essential criteria
- Broad range of clinical experience prior to specialising
- Experience working with practitioners from dietetics or other professions who are experienced in Diabetes
- Experience of managing a caseload of clients with complex needs.
- Experience of problem solving
- Experience of effective team working
- Supervision of junior staff and students
- Experience of participating in service development projects
- Experience of teaching/training other healthcare professionals in groups
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in Acute and Community settings with Diabetes
- Experience of assessing and treating patients who do not speak English or have other barriers to communication
- Participation in clinical auditskills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with individuals and groups.
- Able to give formal and informal presentations and to plan deliver and evaluate teaching sessions at specialist level
- Uses patient centred approach when working with patients and making the appropriate use of motivational interviewing and dietary counselling skills
- Able to develop good interpersonal relationships with a range of people to work effectively and demonstrate a commitment to multidisciplinary team working
- Excellent time management skills and able to work to deadlines.
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of stroke and approaches to nutrition achieved through experience or study.
- Understanding the roles and responsibilities of all of the professions within the stroke MDT team.
- An understanding of quality governance and evidence based practice.
- Knowledge of recent NHS & Trust developments and their impact on the service
Essential criteria
- Car owner/driver subject to the conditions of the DDA
- Ability to work flexible hours and out of hours including weekends based on the needs of the service
- DBS check
Job description
Job responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma/Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Dietitian
- Evidence of post graduate training in Diabetes
- Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio
- Clinical Educators/Student Assessment Skills course or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Membership of The British Dietetic Association and/or specialist interest groups
- Willingness to undertake education/training to a higher level degree e.g. masters level
- Experience of supporting dietetic students on placement
Essential criteria
- Broad range of clinical experience prior to specialising
- Experience working with practitioners from dietetics or other professions who are experienced in Diabetes
- Experience of managing a caseload of clients with complex needs.
- Experience of problem solving
- Experience of effective team working
- Supervision of junior staff and students
- Experience of participating in service development projects
- Experience of teaching/training other healthcare professionals in groups
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in Acute and Community settings with Diabetes
- Experience of assessing and treating patients who do not speak English or have other barriers to communication
- Participation in clinical auditskills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with individuals and groups.
- Able to give formal and informal presentations and to plan deliver and evaluate teaching sessions at specialist level
- Uses patient centred approach when working with patients and making the appropriate use of motivational interviewing and dietary counselling skills
- Able to develop good interpersonal relationships with a range of people to work effectively and demonstrate a commitment to multidisciplinary team working
- Excellent time management skills and able to work to deadlines.
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of stroke and approaches to nutrition achieved through experience or study.
- Understanding the roles and responsibilities of all of the professions within the stroke MDT team.
- An understanding of quality governance and evidence based practice.
- Knowledge of recent NHS & Trust developments and their impact on the service
Essential criteria
- Car owner/driver subject to the conditions of the DDA
- Ability to work flexible hours and out of hours including weekends based on the needs of the service
- DBS check
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 1 year experience
- Effective team working
- Supervision of junior staff and students
Desirable
- Experience in diabetes (type I and II)
- NHS experience
- Communication / motivational interviewing / Barrier negotiation
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition and dietetics or equivalent
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council.
Desirable
- BDA membership
- Post Graduate Courses in Diabetes
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 1 year experience
- Effective team working
- Supervision of junior staff and students
Desirable
- Experience in diabetes (type I and II)
- NHS experience
- Communication / motivational interviewing / Barrier negotiation
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition and dietetics or equivalent
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council.
Desirable
- BDA membership
- Post Graduate Courses in Diabetes
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).
