Job summary
Are you someone looking for a career in one of the UK's most respected mental health and learning disability trusts?
Would you like to be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference to peoples lives to enjoy a better future?
An exciting part time (18.75 hours per week - 0.5wte) opportunity has arisen to join the team at the new Regional Learning Disability and Autism Unit in Dawlish (The Brook).
The job offers a challenging yet rewarding environment with opportunities to consistently learn.
The Brook is a new regional service which will provide high quality care and treatment for people who have learning disabilities and complex mental health needs.
We are looking for a dietitian
with learning disability and/or mental health experience who is looking for an
unique opportunity to work in this new and exciting setting providing direct
nutritional assessment and advice to individuals their family/carers and the
ward staff. The role will be clinically supported by the trust mental
health/catering dietitian and you will be part of the wider DPT dietetic team
alongside the ward team
We are committed to the ongoing training and development of all our staff and offer a range of opportunities for career progression.
The building and environment will be state of the art and the service aims to become a centre of excellence.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on 10th January 2025
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will work
alongside The Brook colleagues to ensure that the service can provide
compassionate and holistic recovery focused care to address the nutritional
needs of people with learning disabilities and autistic people.
- The post holder will contribute
to the management of resources within the clinical and professional area, e.g.
nutritional products, equipment and literature, will act as a resource on
nutritional issues to the multidisciplinary team across the service, promoting
healthy lifestyle and good nutrition for all individuals that use the services
and to provide relevant staff training.
- The post holder will contribute
to the planning, developing and evaluation of the dietetic service within the Brook
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication
and Working Relationship Skills
- Be a core member of the Brook multi-disciplinary
team, liaising with other members of the team to provide integrated dietetic
care
- Communicate with individuals who use the service,
using the most appropriate verbal, written or pictorial methods, in a way
that represents their views, autonomy and culture
- Translate complex key nutritional information into
simple ideas and language that can be easily understood
- Be involved in preparing and planning evidence
based diet sheets, teaching material, dietetic literature and specialist
service literature
- Work collaboratively with all members of the
treatment team and share information with team members formally and
informally, e.g. clinical reviews, risk meetings
- Share relevant information and knowledge within
the professional group
-
Supporting
and counselling highly distressed or confused individuals around their
dietary care plan
Analytical and
Judgemental Skills
-
Work
autonomously as a specialist dietitian and manage a varied and potentially
complex caseload of individuals with a learning disability or autistic
individuals in the specialist inpatient setting and on occasion as part of
the outreach service
-
Complete
full assessments of individuals nutritional status, using appropriate
anthropometric, biochemical and medical records and identify their
nutritional requirements
-
Devise core
and specialist nutritional treatment plans, e.g. diabetes, weight reduction,
nutritional support, food intolerance
-
Implement
specialist group and individual treatments to achieve identified treatment
goals
-
Identify and
manage the risk of re-feeding syndrome in nutritionally depleted individuals
-
Risk assess
own work load, environment and take necessary precautions to minimise risks
to self and others
Planning
and Organisational Skills
-
To
exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent,
reliable attendance
-
To
prioritise referrals in order to deliver a service within resources to
those of highest clinical need
- To plan,
co-ordinate and deliver nutrition groups across the service as necessary
Responsibility for Patient/Client Care,
Treatment and Therapy
- Ensure that the therapeutic diets, as prescribed,
are delivered to individuals using the service, liaising with nursing staff,
catering staff, pharmacy and supplies department to ensure this
-
To act as a
source of expertise on nutrition and diet therapy for individuals using our
service and the multi -disciplinary team
- To plan, develop and
deliver nutritional groups
Responsibility
for Policy and Service Development Implementation
-
Contribute
to clinical governance and quality agenda activities within the organisation
-
Be aware of,
and undertake measures to meet targets for organisational key performance
indicators
-
Contribute
to the monitoring and audit of service provision, revising practice to ensure
that standards are maintained
-
Engage in
practice development, evaluation, audit and research activities to implement
evidence based practice
-
Share and
disseminate research findings with professional colleagues in the interest of
practice development
- Ensure that own practice is in line with NICE
guidelines and is evidence based
Responsibility
for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources
-
To be
responsible for advising on resources necessary to carry out the role and
contribute to maintaining the non-salary budget within the clinical and professional
area
-
Practice in
accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, considering relevant
aspects of risk management
-
Manage and
order specialist dietetic products such as enteral feeds and oral supplements
Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g. Supervision,
Training, HR Advice and Management
-
To review
and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of
professional supervision and annual appraisal
-
Demonstrate
commitment to continued professional development through participation in
internal and external development opportunities identified in supervision
and/or annual appraisal
-
Maintain
professional portfolio in line with Health Professions Council requirements
-
Keep abreast
of relevant new national guidelines and initiatives and recommendations for
the British Dietetic Association and other organisations ensuring that
practice is evidence based and current
-
Attend
statutory and mandatory training
-
To maintain
professional registration with the Health Professions Council
- To ensure that practice
complies with the Health Profession Council regulations and the British
Dietetic Association Professional Code of Conduct
-
Adhere to
all organisational policies and
procedures
Responsibility
for Information Resources and Administrative Duties
-
Complete all
necessary clinical documentation in accordance with organisational and
professional standards
-
Provide
written nutritional plans and/or dietary goals to support the care plan
- Provide written reports in accordance with the
organisation and professional standards for service user reviews/clinical
meetings
Responsibility
for Research and Development
- Engage in practice
development, evaluation, audit and research activities to implement evidence-
based practice
Freedom
to Act
-
Work
autonomously as a specialist dietitian and manage own varied and potentially
complex caseload in various specialist clinical areas
Any
Other Specific Tasks Required
-
To provide
advice/support to the dietetic team when the other dietitians are not
available, by liaising with the multidisciplinary team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication
and Working Relationship Skills
- Be a core member of the Brook multi-disciplinary
team, liaising with other members of the team to provide integrated dietetic
care
- Communicate with individuals who use the service,
using the most appropriate verbal, written or pictorial methods, in a way
that represents their views, autonomy and culture
- Translate complex key nutritional information into
simple ideas and language that can be easily understood
- Be involved in preparing and planning evidence
based diet sheets, teaching material, dietetic literature and specialist
service literature
- Work collaboratively with all members of the
treatment team and share information with team members formally and
informally, e.g. clinical reviews, risk meetings
- Share relevant information and knowledge within
the professional group
-
Supporting
and counselling highly distressed or confused individuals around their
dietary care plan
Analytical and
Judgemental Skills
-
Work
autonomously as a specialist dietitian and manage a varied and potentially
complex caseload of individuals with a learning disability or autistic
individuals in the specialist inpatient setting and on occasion as part of
the outreach service
-
Complete
full assessments of individuals nutritional status, using appropriate
anthropometric, biochemical and medical records and identify their
nutritional requirements
-
Devise core
and specialist nutritional treatment plans, e.g. diabetes, weight reduction,
nutritional support, food intolerance
-
Implement
specialist group and individual treatments to achieve identified treatment
goals
-
Identify and
manage the risk of re-feeding syndrome in nutritionally depleted individuals
-
Risk assess
own work load, environment and take necessary precautions to minimise risks
to self and others
Planning
and Organisational Skills
-
To
exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent,
reliable attendance
-
To
prioritise referrals in order to deliver a service within resources to
those of highest clinical need
- To plan,
co-ordinate and deliver nutrition groups across the service as necessary
Responsibility for Patient/Client Care,
Treatment and Therapy
- Ensure that the therapeutic diets, as prescribed,
are delivered to individuals using the service, liaising with nursing staff,
catering staff, pharmacy and supplies department to ensure this
-
To act as a
source of expertise on nutrition and diet therapy for individuals using our
service and the multi -disciplinary team
- To plan, develop and
deliver nutritional groups
Responsibility
for Policy and Service Development Implementation
-
Contribute
to clinical governance and quality agenda activities within the organisation
-
Be aware of,
and undertake measures to meet targets for organisational key performance
indicators
-
Contribute
to the monitoring and audit of service provision, revising practice to ensure
that standards are maintained
-
Engage in
practice development, evaluation, audit and research activities to implement
evidence based practice
-
Share and
disseminate research findings with professional colleagues in the interest of
practice development
- Ensure that own practice is in line with NICE
guidelines and is evidence based
Responsibility
for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources
-
To be
responsible for advising on resources necessary to carry out the role and
contribute to maintaining the non-salary budget within the clinical and professional
area
-
Practice in
accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, considering relevant
aspects of risk management
-
Manage and
order specialist dietetic products such as enteral feeds and oral supplements
Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g. Supervision,
Training, HR Advice and Management
-
To review
and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of
professional supervision and annual appraisal
-
Demonstrate
commitment to continued professional development through participation in
internal and external development opportunities identified in supervision
and/or annual appraisal
-
Maintain
professional portfolio in line with Health Professions Council requirements
-
Keep abreast
of relevant new national guidelines and initiatives and recommendations for
the British Dietetic Association and other organisations ensuring that
practice is evidence based and current
-
Attend
statutory and mandatory training
-
To maintain
professional registration with the Health Professions Council
- To ensure that practice
complies with the Health Profession Council regulations and the British
Dietetic Association Professional Code of Conduct
-
Adhere to
all organisational policies and
procedures
Responsibility
for Information Resources and Administrative Duties
-
Complete all
necessary clinical documentation in accordance with organisational and
professional standards
-
Provide
written nutritional plans and/or dietary goals to support the care plan
- Provide written reports in accordance with the
organisation and professional standards for service user reviews/clinical
meetings
Responsibility
for Research and Development
- Engage in practice
development, evaluation, audit and research activities to implement evidence-
based practice
Freedom
to Act
-
Work
autonomously as a specialist dietitian and manage own varied and potentially
complex caseload in various specialist clinical areas
Any
Other Specific Tasks Required
-
To provide
advice/support to the dietetic team when the other dietitians are not
available, by liaising with the multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Knowldege
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to clinical dietetics
- Previous experience of clinical governance
- Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge and application of up to date, evidence-based practice
- Understanding to the structure of the NHS, where it impacts on dietetic practice
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience of working within the field of mental health/learning disabilites/neurodiversity
- Experience of facilitating group education
Desirable
- Experience of developing, implementing and auditing projects
- Member of relevant specialist dietitians groups
- Experience of research
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or post-graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Health Professions Council registration as a dietitian
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Post registration training or experience in mental health/learning disabilites/neurodiversity
Desirable
- Motivational interviewing or counselling skills
- PENG clinical update (parenteral and enteral nutrition group of the BDA)
- Food hygiene certificate
Person Specification
Knowldege
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to clinical dietetics
- Previous experience of clinical governance
- Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge and application of up to date, evidence-based practice
- Understanding to the structure of the NHS, where it impacts on dietetic practice
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience of working within the field of mental health/learning disabilites/neurodiversity
- Experience of facilitating group education
Desirable
- Experience of developing, implementing and auditing projects
- Member of relevant specialist dietitians groups
- Experience of research
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or post-graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Health Professions Council registration as a dietitian
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Post registration training or experience in mental health/learning disabilites/neurodiversity
Desirable
- Motivational interviewing or counselling skills
- PENG clinical update (parenteral and enteral nutrition group of the BDA)
- Food hygiene certificate
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).
