Job summary
This exciting part time opportunity in the renal dietetic team would suit a band 5 dietitian whowould like to specialise in an interesting and rewarding area of dietetics or a band 6 dietitian looking to further develop their skills and expertise.
We will also consider those wanting to consider a band 5 to band 6 development opportunity.
The post holder will be supported by an MDT who truly value dietetics and a dynamic, forward thinking dietetic team.
The post holder will provide a high quality, evidence based dietetic service as part of a specialist multidisciplinary renal team and be aspecialist clinician within dietetics
They will provide clinical expertise in renal services across Doncaster and Bassetlaw, managing their own caseload and working collaboratively with colleaguesto meet the needs of patients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for:
- Providing a Dietetic Service to a caseload of patients, who require nutritional and dietetic support, using evidence based patient centred principles, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate dietetic interventions.
- Providing advice and ongoing support to patients who have clinical, emotional, psychological and social problems with support of other team members and direct clinical supervision.
- Overcomes barriers to communication and acceptance and plays a role in developing educational resources for patient use.
- Sharing the role of developing and delivering training packages to staff, other health professionals and group education for patients with renal disease
- Taking responsibility for ensuring own continuing professional development, and actively participating in the Trust's clinical governance programme through audit and research activities.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Qualified as a registered dietitian
- Good clinical knowledge in general dietetics
- Understanding of professional ethics and application in practice
- Clinical experience of working in a variety of settings
- 12 months post registration experience
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a specialist MDT
- Evidence of post registration CPD
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree in Dietetics or Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics
- HCPC UK Registered Dietitian (or working towards)
Desirable
- Post graduate study in appropriate clinical and non-clinical areas
- Membership of relevant special interest groups
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work to deadlines and use own initiative
- Ability to be an effective member of a team
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Flexible / adaptable / innovative
- Ability to acknowledge own limitations and seek assistance / support as appropriate
- Ability to manage a busy caseload
Desirable
- Behaviour change / motivational interviewing skills
Values
Essential
- Demonstrates our We Care values and the DBTH Way
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Qualified as a registered dietitian
- Good clinical knowledge in general dietetics
- Understanding of professional ethics and application in practice
- Clinical experience of working in a variety of settings
- 12 months post registration experience
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a specialist MDT
- Evidence of post registration CPD
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree in Dietetics or Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics
- HCPC UK Registered Dietitian (or working towards)
Desirable
- Post graduate study in appropriate clinical and non-clinical areas
- Membership of relevant special interest groups
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work to deadlines and use own initiative
- Ability to be an effective member of a team
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Flexible / adaptable / innovative
- Ability to acknowledge own limitations and seek assistance / support as appropriate
- Ability to manage a busy caseload
Desirable
- Behaviour change / motivational interviewing skills
Values
Essential
- Demonstrates our We Care values and the DBTH Way
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).
