Job summary
Dietitian (Band 6), to work 15 hours per week within the Community Teams for People with Learning Disabilities.
The work is varied and often complex. You will work with a diverse population in both urban and rural settings providing dietary advice based on identified needs, to adults who have a learning disability within any community setting. The post holder will also provide advice and support to families/carers and other provider agencies and their employees.
Main duties of the job
To assist in providing, maintaining, and developing the Nutrition and Dietetic Service for adults with a learning disability living in the community across Berkshire.
To plan, manage and prioritise own clinical workload (including enteral feed patients)and share supervision of the work of dietetic assistant as required.
To plan, co-ordinate and deliver nutrition/dietetic training for professional and support care staff.
To work in liaison with medical, nursing, Allied Health Professionals, Primary Healthcare Teams, social workers, clerical and other relevant staff.
To provide support and cover for other members within the Nutrition and Dietetic Learning disability department, which may necessitate travelling to other locations across Berkshire.
To undertake an assessment of patients' needs including the calculation of nutritional requirements based on the interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometry, clinical condition, and other physical and social parameters.
In collaboration with the patient, carer, members of the clinical team and other colleagues as necessary, to develop a care plan to meet nutritional needs and formulated goals.
To refer clients and their carers to other health professionals and agencies when necessary using the appropriate channels of referral.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
1. A four-year undergraduate first or a two year post graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
2. UK registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
3. Demonstration that clinical skills are up to date
4. At least 2 years experience as a practicing Dietitian
5. Car driver with ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Julie Willis: 07899 915382, email: julie.willis@berkshire.nhs.uk or Jane Varghese: 07825 103560, email: jane.varghese@berkshire.nhs.uk, wholl be delighted to help.
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
The must haves for this role:
1. A four-year undergraduate first or a two year post graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
2. UK registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
3. Demonstration that clinical skills are up to date
4. At least 2 years experience as a practicing Dietitian
5. Car driver with ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Julie Willis: 07899 915382, email: julie.willis@berkshire.nhs.uk or Jane Varghese: 07825 103560, email: jane.varghese@berkshire.nhs.uk, wholl be delighted to help.
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.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- A four-year undergraduate first or a two year post graduate degree in Nutrition & Dietetics
- UK registered with Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Post graduate training Dietetics
- Post registration training or experience in psychological approaches to patient care i.e. CBT
Previous Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Dietitian
- Relevant broad dietetic experience as a dietitian across a range of clinical areas
- Experience in the provision of all levels of nutrition support (i.e. fortification, sip feeds, tube feeding)
Desirable
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Dietitian
- Experience in learning disability dietetics - understanding of individual needs, communication needs, co morbidities
- Previous involvement with the pre-registration practice placements for students
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Is able to demonstrate a good understanding of general dietetics
- Can demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills
- Is able to prioritise workload and is flexible in approach
- Is able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Is able to use analytical and problem-solving skills to apply to own practice
- Can demonstrate different approaches to communicating, both as individuals and in groups
- Has an ability to use own initiative and to be self-motivated
- Is able to plan and deliver training/education to Health Care Professionals, non-medical carers and LD patient groups
- Has a professional appearance and is able to express themselves clearly and simply (both verbally and written)
- Able to supervise and guide junior staff
- Is proficient in the use of email, internet and Microsoft software packages
- Has understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements in relation to own professional practice
- Is flexible, adaptable and able to work in environments that can be distracting or difficult
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
- An ability to work flexibly
- Car driver and owner
- Mobility - ability to undertake light physical effort in order to work in a range of venues and settings and has ability to lift/carry equipment (weighing scales)
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- A four-year undergraduate first or a two year post graduate degree in Nutrition & Dietetics
- UK registered with Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Post graduate training Dietetics
- Post registration training or experience in psychological approaches to patient care i.e. CBT
Previous Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Dietitian
- Relevant broad dietetic experience as a dietitian across a range of clinical areas
- Experience in the provision of all levels of nutrition support (i.e. fortification, sip feeds, tube feeding)
Desirable
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Dietitian
- Experience in learning disability dietetics - understanding of individual needs, communication needs, co morbidities
- Previous involvement with the pre-registration practice placements for students
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Is able to demonstrate a good understanding of general dietetics
- Can demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills
- Is able to prioritise workload and is flexible in approach
- Is able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Is able to use analytical and problem-solving skills to apply to own practice
- Can demonstrate different approaches to communicating, both as individuals and in groups
- Has an ability to use own initiative and to be self-motivated
- Is able to plan and deliver training/education to Health Care Professionals, non-medical carers and LD patient groups
- Has a professional appearance and is able to express themselves clearly and simply (both verbally and written)
- Able to supervise and guide junior staff
- Is proficient in the use of email, internet and Microsoft software packages
- Has understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements in relation to own professional practice
- Is flexible, adaptable and able to work in environments that can be distracting or difficult
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
- An ability to work flexibly
- Car driver and owner
- Mobility - ability to undertake light physical effort in order to work in a range of venues and settings and has ability to lift/carry equipment (weighing scales)
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
