Job summary
Hull University Teaching Hospitals (HUTH) are seeking a Band 6 Specialist Major Trauma Dietitian to join our diverse team. The post will also be suitable as a band 5 to 6 progression post. The post holder will gain experience working in a large busy acute teaching trust.
The post holder will work alongside colleagues within the Critical Care dietetic team to support the timely delivery of nutritional intervention for those admitted to the following areas: major trauma, critical care, neurosurgery and complex rehabilitation
We are seeking someone who can adapt to a changing environment and work well within a team, as you will be expected to be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood ofobtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Main duties of the job
You must be a registered dietitian that has suitable previous experience working with complex patients..
The role will require the post holder to undertake nutritional assessment and treatment of patients who may have highly complex and/or chronic presentation andwork closely with other members of the ward multidisciplinary teams (MDT). This will include attendance where required at best interest meetings, ward rounds, MDT meetings and service improvement meetings (such as clinical governance).
The dietetics department offers various development opportunities and can provide additional training.
If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding position, we would welcome your application. We are looking for suitably qualified and motivated individuals who have the drive, ambition and positivity to make this role succeed.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- demonstrates experience working within an acute hospital setting
- demonstrates experience of supervising staff
Desirable
- evidence of experience working as a specialist dietitian
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Post registration training Clinical Supervisory Skills Course
Experience
Essential
- Adequate post registration experience of service delivery in a variety of different clinical settings
- Experience of working with patients with diverse healthcare needs
- Evidence of dietetic experience in critical care and / or neurosurgery
- Evidence of teaching experience
Desirable
- Experience of supervising/ mentoring junior staff, dietetic assistants and students.
- PENG course accreditation Publication of audit/research Previously worked as a specialist dietitian
skills and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of a wide variety of clinical knowledge
- Working knowledge and understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Effective communication skills with people from diverse backgrounds
- Able to contribute to policy standards, policies and service changes within own specialist area
- Able to critically evaluate current research Proficient use of PC/keyboard skills and working knowledge of relevant programmes and nutritional analysis packages
Desirable
- Assertiveness skills Professional Appearance Adaptable Creative
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- demonstrates experience working within an acute hospital setting
- demonstrates experience of supervising staff
Desirable
- evidence of experience working as a specialist dietitian
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Post registration training Clinical Supervisory Skills Course
Experience
Essential
- Adequate post registration experience of service delivery in a variety of different clinical settings
- Experience of working with patients with diverse healthcare needs
- Evidence of dietetic experience in critical care and / or neurosurgery
- Evidence of teaching experience
Desirable
- Experience of supervising/ mentoring junior staff, dietetic assistants and students.
- PENG course accreditation Publication of audit/research Previously worked as a specialist dietitian
skills and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of a wide variety of clinical knowledge
- Working knowledge and understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Effective communication skills with people from diverse backgrounds
- Able to contribute to policy standards, policies and service changes within own specialist area
- Able to critically evaluate current research Proficient use of PC/keyboard skills and working knowledge of relevant programmes and nutritional analysis packages
Desirable
- Assertiveness skills Professional Appearance Adaptable Creative
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
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).
