Job summary
Band 6Full time 37.5 hoursPermanent ContractWe are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Dietitian to join our friendly team of Community Dietitians.
We encourage work life balance and welcome applications for either full time or part time hours
The post will suit a dietitian who thrives on variety and wishes to experience patient care in a range of different settings (clinics/ home visits/care homes and intermediate care)
You will develop skills in a range of clinical areas including nutrition support, gastroenterology, liver and pancreatic conditions, diabetes and other long-term conditions.
You will enjoy managing patients holistically in their community setting, liaising with acute dietitians, tertiary centers and other health professionals as needed
You will be an excellent communicator
Quality improvement initiatives are welcomed in the department. You would be encouraged and supported in considering improved and more effective ways of working.
If successful you will join a friendly team with 9 community dietitians, a dietetic assistant practitioner and clerical support based within easy access of Manchester and the peak district.
We have strong links with the Acute Dietitians
You will require a full driving license and access to a car for work
If you want to be part of a friendly department, which is committed to high quality Dietetic care we look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide Dietetic treatment for adults based in community settings.
The service will be provided in a range of locations including clinics, patients own homes, care homes and will provide part of Dietetic Care the intermediate care unit
You will be interested in a wide range of conditions and maintaining broad dietetic skills and will enjoy working both with patients and other health professionals.
You will be involved in the training of student dietitians during their placements.
Professional development is encouraged
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for a caseload of patients in a range of locations including intermediate care.
- To carry out detailed individual nutritional assessments, treatment plans and advice for a range of conditions including diabetes, coeliac disease, GI problems, intolerances and oral nutritional support, liver and pancreatic disorders
- To interpret biochemistry appropriately and request as needed for re-feeding syndrome
- To manage tube fed patients when on the intermediate care unit
- To work holistically taking account of medical and social information from a range of sources.
- To arrange joint visits where needed e.g. with SALT
- To take responsibility for ensuring that patients and carers have consented prior to dietetic intervention, in line with professional guidelines.
- To consider the practical implications of advice and tailor information to the individual circumstances of the patients, families and staff involved.
- To liaise with relevant health professions regarding care provision to ensure an integrated approach to care, ensuring all relevant agencies have the necessary information to support the client in meeting their needs.
- To ensure that an agreed standard of service and patient care is delivered in line with professional standards.
- To facilitate referrals to appropriate agencies and to liaise with appropriate health care professionals if concerns are identified
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for a caseload of patients in a range of locations including intermediate care.
- To carry out detailed individual nutritional assessments, treatment plans and advice for a range of conditions including diabetes, coeliac disease, GI problems, intolerances and oral nutritional support, liver and pancreatic disorders
- To interpret biochemistry appropriately and request as needed for re-feeding syndrome
- To manage tube fed patients when on the intermediate care unit
- To work holistically taking account of medical and social information from a range of sources.
- To arrange joint visits where needed e.g. with SALT
- To take responsibility for ensuring that patients and carers have consented prior to dietetic intervention, in line with professional guidelines.
- To consider the practical implications of advice and tailor information to the individual circumstances of the patients, families and staff involved.
- To liaise with relevant health professions regarding care provision to ensure an integrated approach to care, ensuring all relevant agencies have the necessary information to support the client in meeting their needs.
- To ensure that an agreed standard of service and patient care is delivered in line with professional standards.
- To facilitate referrals to appropriate agencies and to liaise with appropriate health care professionals if concerns are identified
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Bsc ( hons) or post graduate diploma in nutrition and dietetics
- HCPC registered and dietetic qualification
- Good practical knowledge of the dietetic treatment of a range of conditions.
- Able to demonstrate a Problem-solving approach to the nutritional management of a range of conditions
- Evidence of current knowledge in a range of conditions
- Experience working with patients with a range of clinical conditions including nutritional support
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Member of the BDA and demonstrates CPD
- Evidence of student training
- Experience working with long term and degenerative conditions
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of current issues within dietetics
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Bsc ( hons) or post graduate diploma in nutrition and dietetics
- HCPC registered and dietetic qualification
- Good practical knowledge of the dietetic treatment of a range of conditions.
- Able to demonstrate a Problem-solving approach to the nutritional management of a range of conditions
- Evidence of current knowledge in a range of conditions
- Experience working with patients with a range of clinical conditions including nutritional support
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Member of the BDA and demonstrates CPD
- Evidence of student training
- Experience working with long term and degenerative conditions
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of current issues within dietetics
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).
