Job summary
SENIOR DIETITIAN - Adult Rotational Post
(Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Cardio-Respiratory, Brain Injury, Stroke & Neurology,Oncology, Complex Medicine and Rehabilitation)
and: 6
Hours: 1.0 wte post (37.5 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Base: Leicester RoyaI Infirmary, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester General Hospital or Preston Lodge (community rehabilitation facility) - dependent on rotation.
Are you wanting to feel valued and supported in one of the biggest acute teaching hospitals in the UK, working in a large service committed to professional and personal development with clearly defined career pathways.
We strongly believe that to develop well-rounded practitioners' Dietitians benefit from working in a diverse range of specialities. Our rotational programme encompasses a period of clinical practice in each of the following areas: Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Cardio-Respiratory, Brain Injury, Stroke & Neurology,Oncology, Complex Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Main duties of the job
Working closely alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of the services, offering assessment, formulation and treatment plans to a range of different in and out patient groups. The post remit will also include teaching and training of healthcare professionals, resource development, student dietetic training.
We are in the top best 100 hospitals in the UK and are the UK leaders in terms of our IT, Communications and Marketing agendas. We are a very progressive Service which actively contributes to the Trusts Quality Improvement agenda and has a well-established service improvement programme which you will be encouraged to join. We also have Dietitians presenting their research all over the world and are committed to supporting and developing your growth as a professional.
The hospital base will be dependent on the rotation. We have free hospital transport for any cross site working. We have well defined CPD and clinical supervision models in place to support you.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for the development and provision of a high quality, evidence based, effective Dietetic & Nutrition Service, for adult dietetic care.
- To work as part of the Dietetic & Nutrition Service at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL NHS Trust).
- To provide a Dietetic & Nutrition Service to adult patients and their families and carers whilst on under the care of Consultants. The post holder will also provide continuity of care across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland healthcare community, and advise other dietitians and healthcare professionals on nutrition and diet matters.
- To be responsible for direct recommendation of inpatient prescription of nutritional products, including designing the composition of inpatient and outpatient orders, without directsupervision.
- To take a lead in clinical supervision, mentoring and CPD activities within the nutrition and dietetic team in the context of cancer care.
Please see detailed job description for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for the development and provision of a high quality, evidence based, effective Dietetic & Nutrition Service, for adult dietetic care.
- To work as part of the Dietetic & Nutrition Service at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL NHS Trust).
- To provide a Dietetic & Nutrition Service to adult patients and their families and carers whilst on under the care of Consultants. The post holder will also provide continuity of care across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland healthcare community, and advise other dietitians and healthcare professionals on nutrition and diet matters.
- To be responsible for direct recommendation of inpatient prescription of nutritional products, including designing the composition of inpatient and outpatient orders, without directsupervision.
- To take a lead in clinical supervision, mentoring and CPD activities within the nutrition and dietetic team in the context of cancer care.
Please see detailed job description for more information.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Hcpc registration
- Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics
- Student Training (FOL)
Desirable
- Nutritional Support training
Experience
Essential
- All round Dietetic Experience
- Adult Nutritional Support experience
- Experience of Training/Teaching and group work
Desirable
- Team MDT working
- Experience of clinical audit activities leading to improved patient care
- Is able to support and take a role in the professional development of others
Communication
Essential
- All round written and verbal in all media
- Group skills
- Influencing teams
- Presentation Skills
Desirable
- Has undertaken post-registration training in behavioural change and motivational interviewing
Pysical Skills
Essential
- Has ability to weigh patients and lift and carry equipment e.g. feeding pumps
- Able to carry clinic and teaching equipment unaided or use correct aids e.g. Trolley
- Mobility - able to work in a variety of hospital settings and able to access transport for site meetings and domiciliary visits
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Working knowledge of local and national clinical and professional policies guidelines and procedures e.g. NICE/British Dietetic Association/Health Professionals Council Code of Conduct/Ethics, Health and Safety, Infection Control, Equality and Diversity, Confidentiality, Data Protection
- Has good knowledge of national strategies and clinical evidence related to oncological dietetics
- Is an active member of appropriate groups in area of expert practice
- Has a professional appearance and is able to express themselves clearly (both written and verbal)
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Hcpc registration
- Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics
- Student Training (FOL)
Desirable
- Nutritional Support training
Experience
Essential
- All round Dietetic Experience
- Adult Nutritional Support experience
- Experience of Training/Teaching and group work
Desirable
- Team MDT working
- Experience of clinical audit activities leading to improved patient care
- Is able to support and take a role in the professional development of others
Communication
Essential
- All round written and verbal in all media
- Group skills
- Influencing teams
- Presentation Skills
Desirable
- Has undertaken post-registration training in behavioural change and motivational interviewing
Pysical Skills
Essential
- Has ability to weigh patients and lift and carry equipment e.g. feeding pumps
- Able to carry clinic and teaching equipment unaided or use correct aids e.g. Trolley
- Mobility - able to work in a variety of hospital settings and able to access transport for site meetings and domiciliary visits
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Working knowledge of local and national clinical and professional policies guidelines and procedures e.g. NICE/British Dietetic Association/Health Professionals Council Code of Conduct/Ethics, Health and Safety, Infection Control, Equality and Diversity, Confidentiality, Data Protection
- Has good knowledge of national strategies and clinical evidence related to oncological dietetics
- Is an active member of appropriate groups in area of expert practice
- Has a professional appearance and is able to express themselves clearly (both written and verbal)
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).
