Job summary
We are looking for an HCPC registered Dietitian to join our
friendly and welcoming Tier 3 Weight Management Service in Barnsley.
We are keen to hear form newly qualified Dietitians (or
those who are nearing the end of their training), in addition to existing Band
5 Dietitians who may wish to flourish in a Tier 3 service.
As a Band 5 Dietitian you will be responsible for managing a
caseload of patients requiring dietetic support on their weight loss journey
via several methods: one to one clinics and groups, delivered face to face and
remotely, using evidence based practice and behaviour change techniques. Both children and adults can be referred into
our service.
The successful candidate will possess excellent team
working, communication, organisation and time management skills, as well as be
able to demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development.
This is a community based role and applicants must have a
driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
At
the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK
Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward
to receiving your application.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 5 Tier 3 Weight
Management Dietitian you will:
Manage a caseload of patients requiring
dietetic support on their weight loss journey
Be able to adapt your approach to working with
individuals and groups
Work at a range of clinic sites across
Barnsley, delivering one to one clinics and group sessions
Work alongside the Team Lead Dietitian, other
Dietitians and Dietetic Assistant to meet the needs of the service
Have a patient centred approach in line with
our Trust values
Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Possess excellent
communication/interpersonal skills to negotiate and build rapport with patients
Have an understanding of
current dietetic issues relating to obesity and weight management
Work in partnership with other
health professionals to provide holistic patient care
Work with key members of
multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide individualised advice, support &
care plans to patients
Demonstrate excellent time
management, prioritisation & organisational skills
Participate in education &
staff development, clinical supervision and the appraisal process
Contribute to the delivery of
dietetic student training
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake
other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the
postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake
other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the
postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc or Post-graduate Diploma in Dietetics.
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Desirable
- Evidence of other post-registration education and training.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a therapy setting across the health community (inpatients and outpatients).
Desirable
- Experience of training student dieticians.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment to professional and personal development. Able to reflect on clinical practice to enhance competency.
- Able to work independently and using own initiative
- Use time management skills to effectively organise, prioritise and manage a demanding caseload that may be subject to unforeseen changes.
- Able to make informed clinical and non-clinical decisions under pressure.
- Confident, enthusiastic, committed and displays proactive approach.
- Adaptable and flexible around working times and practices including evening and weekend work where necessary.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role.
Desirable
- Member of British Dietetic Association.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Training
Essential
- Demonstrate a willingness to undertake training as relevant to the role.
Desirable
- Appropriate membership to specialist dietetic interest group/s.
- Behaviour change training level 1.
- Clinical supervisory skills course.
Special Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Can communicate specialist dietetic information in an understandable form to patients and carers on a one to one or group basis, and in written form.
- Can demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to work effectively as part of dietetic and multidisciplinary team.
- Skilled in counselling and behaviour change techniques
- Able to assess and treat patients requiring dietetic intervention and to monitor and adapt dietetic treatment as appropriate.
- Computer literate in Microsoft PowerPoint internet and Word.
Desirable
- Presentation/teaching skills.
- Audit skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc or Post-graduate Diploma in Dietetics.
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Desirable
- Evidence of other post-registration education and training.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a therapy setting across the health community (inpatients and outpatients).
Desirable
- Experience of training student dieticians.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment to professional and personal development. Able to reflect on clinical practice to enhance competency.
- Able to work independently and using own initiative
- Use time management skills to effectively organise, prioritise and manage a demanding caseload that may be subject to unforeseen changes.
- Able to make informed clinical and non-clinical decisions under pressure.
- Confident, enthusiastic, committed and displays proactive approach.
- Adaptable and flexible around working times and practices including evening and weekend work where necessary.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role.
Desirable
- Member of British Dietetic Association.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Training
Essential
- Demonstrate a willingness to undertake training as relevant to the role.
Desirable
- Appropriate membership to specialist dietetic interest group/s.
- Behaviour change training level 1.
- Clinical supervisory skills course.
Special Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Can communicate specialist dietetic information in an understandable form to patients and carers on a one to one or group basis, and in written form.
- Can demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to work effectively as part of dietetic and multidisciplinary team.
- Skilled in counselling and behaviour change techniques
- Able to assess and treat patients requiring dietetic intervention and to monitor and adapt dietetic treatment as appropriate.
- Computer literate in Microsoft PowerPoint internet and Word.
Desirable
- Presentation/teaching skills.
- Audit skills.
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.
