Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a specialist dietitian to work with our small, friendly dietetic team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and proactive dietitian, with excellent clinical, communication and team working skills. You will provide cover to intensive care and medical wards supporting the Band 7 dietitian. The post will be based at Warrington Hospital.
The department is actively involved in student training placements and there is scope for the successful applicant to contribute significantly to this. There will also be opportunities to develop supervisory skills through supporting band 5 dietitians and support staff.
You will be actively involved in the development, implementation and audit of patient care practices as part of clinical governance. We actively promote and encourage continuous professional development and have good access to IT and library facilities.
Main duties of the job
To work as an autonomous practitioner within the Acute Dietetic Team
To undertake ongoing and comprehensive assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi-pathologies
To provide clinical education, advice and support to junior therapy staff and support staff
To supervise, educate and assess the performance of therapy students
To contribute to service development
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be responsible for dietetic assessment, treatment planning and goal orientated interventions to adults referred to the service
Participate in multi-professional working
Maintain record keeping in line with profession and trust guidance
Be responsible for own clinical professional development and HCPC registration
Participate in mandatory training as required by the Trust
Actively participate in regular clinical supervision
Act as a resource on nutritional care to other colleagues
Opportunity to contribute to audits and service improvement projects
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be responsible for dietetic assessment, treatment planning and goal orientated interventions to adults referred to the service
Participate in multi-professional working
Maintain record keeping in line with profession and trust guidance
Be responsible for own clinical professional development and HCPC registration
Participate in mandatory training as required by the Trust
Actively participate in regular clinical supervision
Act as a resource on nutritional care to other colleagues
Opportunity to contribute to audits and service improvement projects
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as an acute band 5 dietitian in an NHS setting
- Experience of managing patients who require oral nutritional support and enteral tube feeding
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of training dietetic students
- Experience of contributing to service development
Desirable
- Knowledge and application of Dietetics in critical care
- Knowledge and application of Dietetics in critical care
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Dietitian with BSc or equivalent
- Current HCPC registration
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA)
Skills
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of clinical dietetics across a range of conditions
- Team working skills
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Recognise own limitations of competence and seek guidance and further support as needed
- Ability to use own initiative and work independently
- Ability to adapt to constantly changing working patterns and demands
- Supervisory and / or mentorship skills
- IT literate
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as an acute band 5 dietitian in an NHS setting
- Experience of managing patients who require oral nutritional support and enteral tube feeding
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of training dietetic students
- Experience of contributing to service development
Desirable
- Knowledge and application of Dietetics in critical care
- Knowledge and application of Dietetics in critical care
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Dietitian with BSc or equivalent
- Current HCPC registration
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA)
Skills
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of clinical dietetics across a range of conditions
- Team working skills
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Recognise own limitations of competence and seek guidance and further support as needed
- Ability to use own initiative and work independently
- Ability to adapt to constantly changing working patterns and demands
- Supervisory and / or mentorship skills
- IT literate
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington Hospital
Lovely Lane
Warrington
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
