Job summary
Dietitian (band 5) one of two roles available for adult acute dietitian based at Royal Berkshire Hospital.
This is one of two available roles which present an exciting opportunity to join the team as a dietitian in adult acute inpatient role. It would suit a newly graduated dietitian. If you would like to also be considered for a fixed term contract to the end of December 2023 please complete and application for both roles.
As the successful candidate, you will be based at the Royal Berkshire Hospital covering a predominantly inpatient caseload, supporting patients on the wards with dietetic interventions.
The successful candidate will be responsible for working closely with their MDT colleagues supporting patients in a variety of ways to optimize their nutritional status.
You would be joining a team of over 20 committed and welcoming dietitians, who work in a range of specialist areas.
We are a forward thinking department that has a strong focus on a patient centered service. We encourage service development and have an established quality improvement programme driving the service forward.
Full time (37.5 hours) hours are available for this role, however part time hours Job share would be considered.
Main duties of the job
Assessing nutritional requirements for inpatients with a range of medical and surgical conditions
A General outpatient clinic once per month
Supporting students, junior staff and other dietitians with specialist knowledge
Using a Quality Improvement programme to lead service development
The3 "must haves" for you to be considered for this role:
HCPC registered dietitian
Experience working in the NHS
Passion for dietetics and a patient centred focus
About us
Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance, and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce. We aspire to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our patients, their families, and their carers.
For our people who work here that means we want Berkshire Healthcare to be a great place to work where everyone can thrive and grow. Some of the benefits of joining our team:
- Salary ranging from £27,055 - 32,934 per annum
- Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
- Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
- Advanced IT enablement and support
- Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.
- And so much more
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Dietetics
- Current HCPC registration
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Have completed or interested in talking: Student supervisory training
- Have completed or interested in talking: Behaviour change training
Previous Experience
Essential
- Some experience of working with groups.
- An involvement in preparing/delivering a training session
- Experience of working in an acute clinical setting
Desirable
- Experience of producing a simple dietetic resource e.g. leaflet, diet sheet, poster etc.
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Demonstration that clinical skills are up to date
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience in applying of the dietetic process to include basic dietary assessment, interpretation individual care plan, motivation, monitoring and evaluation
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of the concept of clinical audit and how it is implemented in diet
- Knowledge of the purpose of departmental policies, procedures and care pathways.
- An ability to communicate, on a one to one and group basis, with patients and a range of health care professionals.
- An ability to write letters and reports.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Positive, confident approach to client care and work in general
- Demonstration of empathy with clients
- General enthusiasm and commitment to dietetics
- Ability to work as part of a team and contribute accordingly
- Ability to use own initiative and to be self motivated
- Ability to manage time effectively and to prioritise work
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Dietetics
- Current HCPC registration
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Have completed or interested in talking: Student supervisory training
- Have completed or interested in talking: Behaviour change training
Previous Experience
Essential
- Some experience of working with groups.
- An involvement in preparing/delivering a training session
- Experience of working in an acute clinical setting
Desirable
- Experience of producing a simple dietetic resource e.g. leaflet, diet sheet, poster etc.
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Demonstration that clinical skills are up to date
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience in applying of the dietetic process to include basic dietary assessment, interpretation individual care plan, motivation, monitoring and evaluation
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of the concept of clinical audit and how it is implemented in diet
- Knowledge of the purpose of departmental policies, procedures and care pathways.
- An ability to communicate, on a one to one and group basis, with patients and a range of health care professionals.
- An ability to write letters and reports.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Positive, confident approach to client care and work in general
- Demonstration of empathy with clients
- General enthusiasm and commitment to dietetics
- Ability to work as part of a team and contribute accordingly
- Ability to use own initiative and to be self motivated
- Ability to manage time effectively and to prioritise work
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).
