Job summary
The Inpatient Dietitian and Catering Teams at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust are recruiting fora highly experiencedCatering Lead Dietitian. This is an exciting opportunity to work in 1 of the 20 Exemplar Catering Trusts in the country. The team has developed links with NHS England to lead on national catering initiatives as well as working alongside daily the winners of the NHS Chefs of the year 2023. The Catering department is well recognised for its innovation and high standard of meal delivery.
This jointly funded post will be based in the Catering department and report to the Inpatient Dietitian team based at Stepping Hill Hospital. The team is part of the integrated Nutrition and Dietetic Service and you will work alongside and be support by Clinical Lead Dietitians in other specialist areas. The team compromises of a Service Lead, Team Lead, Specialist Dietitians, Dietitians, Dietetic Apprentice, Dietetic Support Workers and Secretary. There are five Diet Chefs who work on a rota in the kitchens as meals are all cooked in house. You will be an integral member of the 'Power of 3' alongside Catering Manager and Estates and Facilities Matron.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Dietitian to join our teams to drive the Catering and Nutrition initiatives for patients and staff forward within the Trust whilst providing safe, effective and evidence based practice.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a safe, effective and consistently high quality Nutrition and Dietetic service at Stockport Foundation Trust.
- To act as a clinical expert and autonomous practitioner within the nutritional aspects of catering. To assess, plan and implement patient centred, evidence -based interventions.
- To provide evidence-based care, education and information to patients, carers, health care professionals and the catering service.
- Provide line management to Diet Chefs and supervision to Dietetic Support workers.
- To support and develop the dietetic service within Catering, leading on the implementation of specialised dietary provision.
- To support the Nutrition and Dietetic Service Lead with operational and strategic planning, deputising, as required.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead planning and service development of the nutritional aspects of catering for the Trust alongside the catering department
- Work with the catering department to develop and analyse nutritional aspects of catering in line with patient requirements and/or changes to government directives
- Act as an independent practitioner and be professionally accountable and responsible for aspects of own work. Decide priorities for own work, balanced patient related and professional demands in consultation with other Dietitian team leaders and Service Lead
- To be responsible for planning and service development within specialist areas
- Participate in meal evaluations on inpatient wards
- Participate in the ongoing menu planning, development and evaluation
- Contribute to and monitor recipe analysis to meet National guidelines
- Code menus to ensure these meet national guidance
- Review and advise on food wastage alongside catering team
- To identify service needs and maximise the efficiency of the team within the resource available.
- To work alongside Service Lead and Dietetic Team leads to integrate service and pathways and implement any changes within the team
- To provide line management for team including recruitment and selection, induction, monitoring sickness and absence, performance and development reviews, one to one meetings and clinical supervision
- To be a source of clinical expertise for the team providing supervision and mentorship
- To work alongside consultants, specialist nurses and ward staff to provide specialist nutritional treatment plans as part of holistic patient care.
- To attend ward rounds, MDT meetings and best interest meetings as needed, promoting an understanding of the role of diet and nutrition in achieving the best outcome for each patient.
- Provide training to healthcare professionals regarding nutritional care and interventions, including presentations.
- Develop and implement pathways, diet sheets, and teaching materials in relation to nutrition and dietetics for use by the department and other professions.
- Collect all data necessary to meet local requirements for service monitoring
- Work in conjunction with colleagues on development and implementation of local policies based on national nutritional guidance
- To identify and undertake clinical audit
- Maintain professional competence and expertise, keeping up-to-date with current research, working practices and models of working.
- Participate in personal and professional development through objective setting and regular job review.
- Work as a committed and effective member of the Inpatient Dietitian, Integrated Nutrition and Dietetic, Therapy and wider MDT Teams in order to maximise the potential of the service and profession
- Support other specialist dietitians with caseloads in their absence. As required to offer support to other clinical areas to ensure all patients are seen in a timely manner.
- Observe the provisions of, and adhere to, all Trust policies and procedures.
- Comply with professional guidelines and Code of Practice.
Please see job description for further information
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.0. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead planning and service development of the nutritional aspects of catering for the Trust alongside the catering department
- Work with the catering department to develop and analyse nutritional aspects of catering in line with patient requirements and/or changes to government directives
- Act as an independent practitioner and be professionally accountable and responsible for aspects of own work. Decide priorities for own work, balanced patient related and professional demands in consultation with other Dietitian team leaders and Service Lead
- To be responsible for planning and service development within specialist areas
- Participate in meal evaluations on inpatient wards
- Participate in the ongoing menu planning, development and evaluation
- Contribute to and monitor recipe analysis to meet National guidelines
- Code menus to ensure these meet national guidance
- Review and advise on food wastage alongside catering team
- To identify service needs and maximise the efficiency of the team within the resource available.
- To work alongside Service Lead and Dietetic Team leads to integrate service and pathways and implement any changes within the team
- To provide line management for team including recruitment and selection, induction, monitoring sickness and absence, performance and development reviews, one to one meetings and clinical supervision
- To be a source of clinical expertise for the team providing supervision and mentorship
- To work alongside consultants, specialist nurses and ward staff to provide specialist nutritional treatment plans as part of holistic patient care.
- To attend ward rounds, MDT meetings and best interest meetings as needed, promoting an understanding of the role of diet and nutrition in achieving the best outcome for each patient.
- Provide training to healthcare professionals regarding nutritional care and interventions, including presentations.
- Develop and implement pathways, diet sheets, and teaching materials in relation to nutrition and dietetics for use by the department and other professions.
- Collect all data necessary to meet local requirements for service monitoring
- Work in conjunction with colleagues on development and implementation of local policies based on national nutritional guidance
- To identify and undertake clinical audit
- Maintain professional competence and expertise, keeping up-to-date with current research, working practices and models of working.
- Participate in personal and professional development through objective setting and regular job review.
- Work as a committed and effective member of the Inpatient Dietitian, Integrated Nutrition and Dietetic, Therapy and wider MDT Teams in order to maximise the potential of the service and profession
- Support other specialist dietitians with caseloads in their absence. As required to offer support to other clinical areas to ensure all patients are seen in a timely manner.
- Observe the provisions of, and adhere to, all Trust policies and procedures.
- Comply with professional guidelines and Code of Practice.
Please see job description for further information
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.0. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics (or equivalent qualification)
- oRegistered dietitian - Health Professions Council
- oMasters level or equivalent courses, or experience in relevant speciality.
Desirable
- oAttendance at courses
- oMember of the British Dietetic Association (BDA)
- oMember of relevant professional special interest groups/organisation
- oSuccessful completion of a professional validated specialist course
- oEvidence of leadership courses relevant to the post
- oFood Safety certificate
Knowledge
Essential
- oSpecialist knowledge across a range of nutrition and dietetic procedures acquired through degree and postgraduate experience
- oKnowledge of policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to role
- oSpecialist knowledge relevant to clinical area
- oUnderstanding of audit and its role in clinical practice/service development
- oAwareness of dietetic products and clinical reason(s) for use expert clinical practice in rehabilitation and frailty/malnutrition
- oUnderstanding of NHS structure and systems
- oAwareness of cultural diversity and equality issues
- oExperience of providing clinical supervision to members of the team
- oKnowledge of catering standards and ability to implement and audit these
Desirable
- oAwareness of relevant national legislation guidance such as Food safety act
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant post registration experience in area relevant to the post
- oRelevant and recent experience in inpatient and/or catering Dietetics
- oExperience working in a multi-disciplinary team
- oEvidence of leadership and supervision
- oAbility to work autonomously
- oExperience of supervising / mentoring junior staff, dietetic assistants and students
Desirable
- oPresenting training sessions/talks
- oParticipation in audit/ research
- oExperience of participating or leading on projects/service improvements
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oExcellent written communication
- oExcellent verbal communication
- oGood listening skills and an ability to offer empathy
- oAbility to communicate complex information to clients, carers and other professionals in a sensitive manner.
- oAbility to motivate others to facilitate change
- oOrganisational skills and ability to manage time effectively, prioritise own and staff caseloads and meet deadlines
- oAble to use judgement and clinical expertise to interpret and analyse information.
- oAble to assess a situation holistically
- oDocumented evidence of CPD
- oEngagement service improvement within clinical areas/ services including policy development
- oConfident and self-motivated being able to work independently and communicate effectively at all levels
- oFlexibility/adaptability in handling work pressures, competing interests and busy caseload to meet service need
- oWell-developed problem solving/analytical skills
- oWell-motivated, with a commitment to developing the service
- oStrong commitment to personal development
- oIT skills
Desirable
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- oExposure to potentially distressing or emotional situations pertaining to the clinical or social circumstances of patients
- oMust maintain patient confidentiality at all times
- oAble to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Service
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics (or equivalent qualification)
- oRegistered dietitian - Health Professions Council
- oMasters level or equivalent courses, or experience in relevant speciality.
Desirable
- oAttendance at courses
- oMember of the British Dietetic Association (BDA)
- oMember of relevant professional special interest groups/organisation
- oSuccessful completion of a professional validated specialist course
- oEvidence of leadership courses relevant to the post
- oFood Safety certificate
Knowledge
Essential
- oSpecialist knowledge across a range of nutrition and dietetic procedures acquired through degree and postgraduate experience
- oKnowledge of policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to role
- oSpecialist knowledge relevant to clinical area
- oUnderstanding of audit and its role in clinical practice/service development
- oAwareness of dietetic products and clinical reason(s) for use expert clinical practice in rehabilitation and frailty/malnutrition
- oUnderstanding of NHS structure and systems
- oAwareness of cultural diversity and equality issues
- oExperience of providing clinical supervision to members of the team
- oKnowledge of catering standards and ability to implement and audit these
Desirable
- oAwareness of relevant national legislation guidance such as Food safety act
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant post registration experience in area relevant to the post
- oRelevant and recent experience in inpatient and/or catering Dietetics
- oExperience working in a multi-disciplinary team
- oEvidence of leadership and supervision
- oAbility to work autonomously
- oExperience of supervising / mentoring junior staff, dietetic assistants and students
Desirable
- oPresenting training sessions/talks
- oParticipation in audit/ research
- oExperience of participating or leading on projects/service improvements
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oExcellent written communication
- oExcellent verbal communication
- oGood listening skills and an ability to offer empathy
- oAbility to communicate complex information to clients, carers and other professionals in a sensitive manner.
- oAbility to motivate others to facilitate change
- oOrganisational skills and ability to manage time effectively, prioritise own and staff caseloads and meet deadlines
- oAble to use judgement and clinical expertise to interpret and analyse information.
- oAble to assess a situation holistically
- oDocumented evidence of CPD
- oEngagement service improvement within clinical areas/ services including policy development
- oConfident and self-motivated being able to work independently and communicate effectively at all levels
- oFlexibility/adaptability in handling work pressures, competing interests and busy caseload to meet service need
- oWell-developed problem solving/analytical skills
- oWell-motivated, with a commitment to developing the service
- oStrong commitment to personal development
- oIT skills
Desirable
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- oExposure to potentially distressing or emotional situations pertaining to the clinical or social circumstances of patients
- oMust maintain patient confidentiality at all times
- oAble to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Service
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).
