Job summary
Clinical community dietitian
Band 6- 20 hrs - Permanent position
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Dietitian to join our friendly team of community Dietitians
This is an excellent opportunity for a Band 5 Dietitian wanting to progress into a band 6 role or for an existing band 6 wishing to gain experience in new areas.
The post will suit a dietitian who thrives on variety and wishes to experience patient care in arrange of different settings (clinics/ home visits/care homes and intermediate care)
You will maintain skills in a range of clinical areas including nutrition support, gastroenterology, diabetes and other long term conditions.
You will be an excellent communicator enjoying 1-1 consultations and telephone consultations and enjoy working with other professionals on the inpatient intermediate care unit
Quality improvement initiatives are welcomed in the department. You would be encouraged and supported in considering improved and more effective ways of working.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will provide effective Dietetic treatment for adults based in community settings.
- You will provide a service for patients in a range of locations including clinics (face to face and via phone), patients in their own homes, care homes and will providepart of Dietetic Carethe intermediate care unit
- You will offer face to face and telephone assessments to meet the service and patients' needs
- You will be interested in maintaining a wide range of dietetic skills
- You will participate in the development of digital training sessions for care homes.
- You will be involved in initiatives to ensure the appropriate prescribing of nutritional supplements and willparticipate in training on malnutrition including screening and first line interventions as needed.
- You will be involved in the training of student dietitians during their placements as needed
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 quality 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 & these are:
- 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+ people & Disabled people.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a quality dietetic service to adult patientsensuring a high standard of care is delivered in line with professional standards
- To carry out detailed nutritional assessments, develop treatment plans and advise for patients with a range of nutritional needs including nutritional support, diabetes, GI conditions and for patients with a range of long-term conditions
- To manage a dietetic caseload of patients in a range of locations, balancing priorities
- To jointly, with other dietitians,participate inthe development of relevant trainingandsupportthe department on other training initiatives if appropriate
- To contribute to the development and implementation of resources
- To contribute to policy development, leading where appropriate
- To work in a multidisciplinary way to change and improve practice when treating patients at risk of malnutrition or with other nutritional problems
- To make recommendations on the prescribing of oral nutritional supplements and ensure practice is in line with the ABCS criteria
- To participate and lead on audits as needed
- To take responsibility for ensuring that patients and carers have consented prior to dietetic intervention, in line with professional guidelines.
- To maintain electronic patient records inline with trust policy and professional guidelines
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a quality dietetic service to adult patientsensuring a high standard of care is delivered in line with professional standards
- To carry out detailed nutritional assessments, develop treatment plans and advise for patients with a range of nutritional needs including nutritional support, diabetes, GI conditions and for patients with a range of long-term conditions
- To manage a dietetic caseload of patients in a range of locations, balancing priorities
- To jointly, with other dietitians,participate inthe development of relevant trainingandsupportthe department on other training initiatives if appropriate
- To contribute to the development and implementation of resources
- To contribute to policy development, leading where appropriate
- To work in a multidisciplinary way to change and improve practice when treating patients at risk of malnutrition or with other nutritional problems
- To make recommendations on the prescribing of oral nutritional supplements and ensure practice is in line with the ABCS criteria
- To participate and lead on audits as needed
- To take responsibility for ensuring that patients and carers have consented prior to dietetic intervention, in line with professional guidelines.
- To maintain electronic patient records inline with trust policy and professional guidelines
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Good practical knowledge of the dietetic treatment of a range of conditions.
- Working knowledge of evidence based / best practice interventions
- Knowledge of broad range of national and local clinical guidelines
- Knowledge on the ACBS criteria for nutritional supplements and ability to apply reasoning and judgement to their use
- Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of multidisciplinary team and partnership working
- 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
Desirable
- Knowledge of current professional issues within dietetics
- Knowledge of dietetic diagnosis (PASS statements) and working knowledge of dietetic outcome measures
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with patients with a range of clinical conditions including nutritional support and tube feeding Essential
- Practical experience within the NHS or similar environment
Desirable
- Experience working with individuals with long terms or degenerative conditions where empathy and good communication is needed
- Experience of MDT working and evidence of discharge planning
- Experience of student training
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Has a driving license which can be used in the UK and access to a vehicle for work on a daily basis
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills suitable for use with planning and providing treatment
- Good listening skills and an ability to offer empathy.
- Good time management and organisational skills.
- Able to prioritise work and be flexible around service need
- Able to use judgement and clinical expertise to interpret and analyse information.Essential
- Has an understanding of own limitations and when to ask for assistance
- Able to assess a situation holistically
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to work under pressure
- Computer literacy and key board skills
- Able to demonstrate Continued Professional Development
- Ability to set objectives for self and evaluate achievement of these
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) or post graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Current registration with the HCPC
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
Desirable
- Member of the BDA
- Student assessment course
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Good practical knowledge of the dietetic treatment of a range of conditions.
- Working knowledge of evidence based / best practice interventions
- Knowledge of broad range of national and local clinical guidelines
- Knowledge on the ACBS criteria for nutritional supplements and ability to apply reasoning and judgement to their use
- Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of multidisciplinary team and partnership working
- 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
Desirable
- Knowledge of current professional issues within dietetics
- Knowledge of dietetic diagnosis (PASS statements) and working knowledge of dietetic outcome measures
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with patients with a range of clinical conditions including nutritional support and tube feeding Essential
- Practical experience within the NHS or similar environment
Desirable
- Experience working with individuals with long terms or degenerative conditions where empathy and good communication is needed
- Experience of MDT working and evidence of discharge planning
- Experience of student training
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Has a driving license which can be used in the UK and access to a vehicle for work on a daily basis
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills suitable for use with planning and providing treatment
- Good listening skills and an ability to offer empathy.
- Good time management and organisational skills.
- Able to prioritise work and be flexible around service need
- Able to use judgement and clinical expertise to interpret and analyse information.Essential
- Has an understanding of own limitations and when to ask for assistance
- Able to assess a situation holistically
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to work under pressure
- Computer literacy and key board skills
- Able to demonstrate Continued Professional Development
- Ability to set objectives for self and evaluate achievement of these
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) or post graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Current registration with the HCPC
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
Desirable
- Member of the BDA
- Student assessment course
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).
