Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual interested in further developing their dietetic skills within the specialist area of stroke and rehabilitation.
This post will consist of supporting the newly commissioned Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Stroke Service as well as the established acute/rehab stroke service.
The post holder will work closely with the integrated stroke multidisciplinary team and the dietetic department.
You will benefit from being able to apply your clinical skills in both a community and acute setting. We are committed to supporting the ongoing personal and professional development of our staff and offer excellent development opportunities.
We also offer Practice Placements to dietetic students in the North West.
As this is a new post, you will be expected to help develop the role within the MDT so we welcome your ideas and initiatives within this area.
The ESD Service outreaches from the Acute Stroke Therapy Team so you will be part of a well-established, friendly and supportive MDT.
We are looking for someone who can work as a specialist, autonomous dietitian within the speciality of stroke care and rehabilitation. You should have strong organisational, communication and leadership skills and embrace the challenge of service development. In return we can offer both acute and community experience.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a highly specialist Dietetic Therapy Service to patients of Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals NHS Trust.
- To provide specialist expert clinical support to junior staff and students.
- The post holder will demonstrate by example, and have advanced communication skills, using them to motivate, develop, guide and advance dietetic skills required by the team in order to provide a high-quality responsive therapy service.
- To provide specialist assessment and management advice for patients whilst working closely with all members of the MDT.
- Accept clinical responsibility for and manage a caseload of complex cases using advanced knowledge, evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions as required.
- To take part in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of dietetic therapy services within the designated area, holding responsibility for defined projects, including the development of team outcome measures, risk assessment, documentation and operational policies in conjunction with the team leaders.
- To assist in the meeting of Therapy and Rehabilitation/Trust Objectives in relation to patient care.
About us
Southport Hospital is a small and vibrant place to work with lots of forward-thinking initiatives and projects. The Stroke MDT Therapy Team mirrors that ethos. We are a positive team who embrace a challenge.
Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust provides healthcare in hospital and the community to 258,000 people across Southport, Formby and West Lancashire.
Acute care is provided at Southport and Formby District General Hospital and Ormskirk District General Hospital. This includes adults' and children's accident and emergency services, intensive care and a range of medical and surgical specialities. Women's and children's services, including maternity, are provided at Ormskirk hospital.
The North West Regional Spinal Injuries Centre at Southport hospital provides specialist care for spinal patients from across the North West, North Wales and the Isle of Man.
The Trust also provides sexual health services for the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton.
Southport is a pleasant coastal town - a great place to live and work. The cities of Liverpool and Manchester are close by with great train links. The beautiful Lancashire fells and Lake District National Park are also within easy reach.
If you would like to join our Team, please submit an application form. We'd love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assess and identify the individual needs of patients and their carers, planning and implementing appropriate treatment programmes within both hospital and community settings.
- To record and report findings appropriately following the standard procedures used by the department to maintain high levels of written/verbal communication.
- To share skills/knowledge with other disciplines and patient/carers.
- To liaise with hospital/community based staff as appropriate to ensure continuity of treatment.
- To ensure treatments offered to patients are based on the best available clinical evidence
- To attend ward rounds, case conferences and goal planning meetings.
Please see detailed job description for all responsibilities and duties.
Advertising date - 8 March 2022
Closing date - 29 March 2022
Shortlisting date - 30/31 March 2022
Proposed Interview date - 7 April 2022
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assess and identify the individual needs of patients and their carers, planning and implementing appropriate treatment programmes within both hospital and community settings.
- To record and report findings appropriately following the standard procedures used by the department to maintain high levels of written/verbal communication.
- To share skills/knowledge with other disciplines and patient/carers.
- To liaise with hospital/community based staff as appropriate to ensure continuity of treatment.
- To ensure treatments offered to patients are based on the best available clinical evidence
- To attend ward rounds, case conferences and goal planning meetings.
Please see detailed job description for all responsibilities and duties.
Advertising date - 8 March 2022
Closing date - 29 March 2022
Shortlisting date - 30/31 March 2022
Proposed Interview date - 7 April 2022
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- fieldwork/practice educator qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Demonstrates substantial experience since qualifying, several rotations
Desirable
- Experience in a specialist field as a band 5
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously/independently and with MDT
- Excellent time management, prioritisation skills and self management skills
- Ability to delegate appropriately and supervise junior staff
Desirable
- Effective teaching and presentation skills
Working conditions
Essential
- Ability to fullfil the travel requirements of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- fieldwork/practice educator qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Demonstrates substantial experience since qualifying, several rotations
Desirable
- Experience in a specialist field as a band 5
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously/independently and with MDT
- Excellent time management, prioritisation skills and self management skills
- Ability to delegate appropriately and supervise junior staff
Desirable
- Effective teaching and presentation skills
Working conditions
Essential
- Ability to fullfil the travel requirements of the post
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).
