Dietitian

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

The closing date is 13 December 2024

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.

Date posted

29 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9378-B2031

Job locations

Tier 3 Weight Managment, Oaks Building Kendray Hospital

Doncaster Rd

Barnsley

S70 3RD


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.

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Tier 3 Weight Managment, Oaks Building Kendray Hospital

Doncaster Rd

Barnsley

S70 3RD


Employer's website

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Tier 3 Weight Managment, Oaks Building Kendray Hospital

Doncaster Rd

Barnsley

S70 3RD


Employer's website

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Sarah Armer

sarah.armer@swyt.nhs.uk

07990573621

Date posted

29 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9378-B2031

Job locations

Tier 3 Weight Managment, Oaks Building Kendray Hospital

Doncaster Rd

Barnsley

S70 3RD


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