Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a hard working and enthusiastic dietitian to join our friendly team. If you are looking for your first dietetic role or wishing to consolidate you general dietetic skills then this could be the post for you.
If you are eligible for HCPC registration but do not have this yet we will consider your application.
The role is based within our acute dietetic team at the Great Western Hospital and the successful candidate would join our band 5 acute rotation programme, which consists of rotations Cardiology & Respiratory, and Surgery.
There will be opportunities to be involved in project and audit work as well as providing teaching /training sessions for patients and other health care professionals.
Our team consists of 25 Dietitians and a trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner, 2 Nutrition Nurses, 4 Dietetic Assistants, and an excellent admin team.
Main duties of the job
Your career progression is important to us and we are committed to continuous professional development and student training. As a department we have monthly CPD sessions, and there are opportunities to shadow colleagues in other specialties including ICU, oncology, parenteral nutrition, home enteral feeding & diabetes.
We have good access to CPD funding for training and have a number of staff participating in masters modules related to their area of work.
All newly qualified staff are enrolled into the trust-wide preceptorship program.
We have good computer facilities in the department and have access to excellent library and CPD support.
We have a good track record of being able to provide internal promotion for staff.
The department provides placements for A, B & C students and you will be involved in elements of their training and supervision.
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.
Service We will put our patients firstTeamwork We will work togetherAmbition We will aspire to provide the best serviceRespect We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide effective dietetic treatment for a delegated caseload of in-patients and out-patients at the Great Western Hospital with support and training provided by senior dietitians to ensure appropriate professional conduct and development.
To undertake and develop the dietetic service for a number of general medical and surgical in-patient wards
To be responsible for managing appropriate patients referred from ward areas, using local protocols
To be responsible for patients fed enterally within own caseload, including periods of cover. To calculate patient requirements and ensure these are met by recommending specialised products and the appropriate administration of these via naso-gastric or gastrostomy tubes.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide effective dietetic treatment for a delegated caseload of in-patients and out-patients at the Great Western Hospital with support and training provided by senior dietitians to ensure appropriate professional conduct and development.
To undertake and develop the dietetic service for a number of general medical and surgical in-patient wards
To be responsible for managing appropriate patients referred from ward areas, using local protocols
To be responsible for patients fed enterally within own caseload, including periods of cover. To calculate patient requirements and ensure these are met by recommending specialised products and the appropriate administration of these via naso-gastric or gastrostomy tubes.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or post graduate diploma in Dietetics
- Registration by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Member of British Dietetic Association
- CPD relevant to elements of post e.g. acute adult nutrition support
Desirable
- Member of relevant BDA special interest group (e.g. PEN Group )
- Audit and/or clinical research
- Behaviour change techniques
- Student Supervisory Skills training
Experience
Essential
- Recent relevant clinical dietetic experience (such as student placement or band 5 role)
- Recent experience of working within a relevant team
- Recent experience of working with 'MUST' (or similar)
- Recent experience of working with adults requiring nutrition support
Desirable
- Recent experience of working with vulnerable people or children
- Recent experience of carrying out projects or activities with transferable skills e.g. working as a carer
- Experience of using behavioural change techniques
- Experience of clinical audit/ clinical research
Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills - ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload and other objectives within a busy environment and maintain deadlines
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build relationships at all levels
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to patient and customer focused care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or post graduate diploma in Dietetics
- Registration by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Member of British Dietetic Association
- CPD relevant to elements of post e.g. acute adult nutrition support
Desirable
- Member of relevant BDA special interest group (e.g. PEN Group )
- Audit and/or clinical research
- Behaviour change techniques
- Student Supervisory Skills training
Experience
Essential
- Recent relevant clinical dietetic experience (such as student placement or band 5 role)
- Recent experience of working within a relevant team
- Recent experience of working with 'MUST' (or similar)
- Recent experience of working with adults requiring nutrition support
Desirable
- Recent experience of working with vulnerable people or children
- Recent experience of carrying out projects or activities with transferable skills e.g. working as a carer
- Experience of using behavioural change techniques
- Experience of clinical audit/ clinical research
Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills - ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload and other objectives within a busy environment and maintain deadlines
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build relationships at all levels
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to patient and customer focused care
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).
