Job summary
This is a post ideally suited to a newly qualified Dietitian or a current Band 5 who would like to expand their experience.
On rotation the post will support other Band 5 Dietitians working across Bolton Foundation Trust to provide inpatient and outpatient services.
The rotation will include Acute Medical, Elderly, Paediatrics Cardiology, Diabetes, General Surgical, and Orthopaedics with an initial rotation in Paediatrics.
Main duties of the job
Assess and prioritise referrals and act appropriately
Assess individual patient's nutritional status and requirements
Assess individual patient's dietary intakes
Formulate and communicate dietary advice appropriate for individuals and groups
Assess the need for, and planning and monitoring of enteral and parenteral feeding regimens including requesting blood biochemistry when appropriate
Make decisions on initiating and amending nutritional treatment care plans with the guidance of senior dietitians if required
Check and order supplies of feed/supplements for the wards, liaising with pharmacy
Keep records in line with HCPC and Trust requirements
You will need to be flexible in your working pattern to meet the needs of the client group who are seen in a variety of settings such as Royal Bolton Hospital, Outpatient venues across Bolton, GP surgeries, Health Centres, Schools and Patient homes.
About us
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton. This provides us with an opportunity for our services to work closely with our partners in primary care and the local authority to ensure a seamless service for our patients.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Juanita Templeton or Louise Calland 01204 462670
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Juanita Templeton or Louise Calland 01204 462670
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Dietary customs and cultural beliefs
- Broad knowledge of nutrition and dietetics
Desirable
- Knowledge of Safeguarding
Skills
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team & independently
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Good interpersonal skills/qualities including ability to negotiate & assertiveness
Desirable
- Awareness of NHS priorities
- Information technology skills
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or other relevant degree with Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council as a dietitian
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
- Experience or observation of multidisciplinary team working in healthcare
Desirable
- Experience in Paediatrics as a student
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Dietary customs and cultural beliefs
- Broad knowledge of nutrition and dietetics
Desirable
- Knowledge of Safeguarding
Skills
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team & independently
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Good interpersonal skills/qualities including ability to negotiate & assertiveness
Desirable
- Awareness of NHS priorities
- Information technology skills
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or other relevant degree with Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council as a dietitian
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
- Experience or observation of multidisciplinary team working in healthcare
Desirable
- Experience in Paediatrics as a student
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).
