Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced dietician to join the newly formed Proactive Care Team as part of Bolton's response to the NHS 10 year plan to move care from hospital to home.
The service operates Monday - Friday and offers flexi-time working arrangements, recognising the importance of balancing the needs of work with family commitments. The post is a 18.5 hours/week post.
This post is subject to Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Main duties of the job
To work as an autonomous practitioner within the Proactive Care Team, supported by a multi-disciplinary team, including primary care.
To perform therapeutic assessment of patients in their home,with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes.
To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based, client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
To provide clinical education, advice and support for junior therapy staff and support staff.
To providehighly specialist knowledge, skills and advice to clients, and be a source of expertise for therapy staff, other members of the MDT and other agencies.
To supervise, educate and assess the performance of students.
To contribute to service research and audit activities.
To propose any service changes within own professional speciality area.
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.
We offer you:
27 days holiday rising to 33 days pro rata (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
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the duties and responsibilities for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the duties and responsibilities for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or other relevant degree with PG Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics.
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council.
- Member of British Dietetic Association
Desirable
- Member of North West & North Wales branch of the BDA
Experience
Essential
- At least one year practising as a dietitian
Desirable
- Experience of working with complex conditions, including frailty
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with individuals and groups.
- Ability to give formal and informal presentations, and to plan deliver and evaluate teaching sessions
- Uses patient-centred approach when working with clients, and making appropriate use of motivational interviewing and dietary counselling skills.
- Able to work effectively and develop good interpersonal relationships with a range of people, and commitment to multidisciplinary team working.
- Basic IT skills: email, internet, Word, PowerPoint.
- Good time management and organisation skills, able to work to deadlines.
- Able to travel around Bolton. The post requires you to have access to a suitable vehicle to be used within your role subject to the provision of the DDA.
Desirable
- Able to facilitate group discussion
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence based knowledge of clinical dietetics
- Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance issues, professional code of conduct and confidentiality.
- Knowledge of NHS priorities, targets, NSF's and NICE guidance
- Ability to conduct literature searches and critically evaluate clinical evidence.
Desirable
- Knowledge around complex long term conditions, including frailty
Aptitude
Essential
- Able to work flexibly, open to new ideas, new ways of working, and modernisation of services
- Self motivated and confident to make appropriate decisions, but willing to seek and accept support.
- Friendly, supportive and caring.
- Committed to personal development
- Supports and values people's equality, diversity and rights.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or other relevant degree with PG Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics.
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council.
- Member of British Dietetic Association
Desirable
- Member of North West & North Wales branch of the BDA
Experience
Essential
- At least one year practising as a dietitian
Desirable
- Experience of working with complex conditions, including frailty
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with individuals and groups.
- Ability to give formal and informal presentations, and to plan deliver and evaluate teaching sessions
- Uses patient-centred approach when working with clients, and making appropriate use of motivational interviewing and dietary counselling skills.
- Able to work effectively and develop good interpersonal relationships with a range of people, and commitment to multidisciplinary team working.
- Basic IT skills: email, internet, Word, PowerPoint.
- Good time management and organisation skills, able to work to deadlines.
- Able to travel around Bolton. The post requires you to have access to a suitable vehicle to be used within your role subject to the provision of the DDA.
Desirable
- Able to facilitate group discussion
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence based knowledge of clinical dietetics
- Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance issues, professional code of conduct and confidentiality.
- Knowledge of NHS priorities, targets, NSF's and NICE guidance
- Ability to conduct literature searches and critically evaluate clinical evidence.
Desirable
- Knowledge around complex long term conditions, including frailty
Aptitude
Essential
- Able to work flexibly, open to new ideas, new ways of working, and modernisation of services
- Self motivated and confident to make appropriate decisions, but willing to seek and accept support.
- Friendly, supportive and caring.
- Committed to personal development
- Supports and values people's equality, diversity and rights.
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).
