Community Dietitian

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

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Job summary

We have two vacancies for Band 5 Dietitians to join our busy Community Nutrition and Dietetics Service in Barnsley and are keen to hear from 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 community setting. We have two community posts available: 1 x 1.0wte, and 1 x 0.8wte.

The roles are varied and interesting, covering a range of adult community dietetics including community clinics, care homes and people who are housebound. The caseload includes nutrition support, post stroke care and support, diabetes, general dietetics and some enteral feeding (with support and supervision). Additionally, there may also be opportunity to support delivery of some patient groups as part of the role. Our service covers the whole of Barnsley.

You will need to 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; applicants must have a driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes. A contribution to the delivery of dietetic student training is also expected within this role.

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 Community Dietitian you will:

Manage a caseload of adult patients requiring dietetic intervention in the community this may include a range of settings such as care homes, clinics and patients own homes.

Be able to provide dietetic assessment and intervention for a range of conditions including nutrition support, diabetes, stroke and some gastro conditions such as IBS.

Work as a part of our team of dietitians and dietetic assistants.

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, carers and families.

Be up to date with the current dietetic evidence base.

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, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9378-B2034

Job locations

Community Nutrition & Dietetics, The Cudworth Centre

Carlton Street

Barnsley

S72 8ST

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.