Job summary
37.5 hours per week - 12 month maternity cover
Are you interested in a career
in mental health dietetics helping patients with nutritional support
needs? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic
HCPC Registered Dietitian with good communication and team-working skills. The main focus of the post is working with
older people, and ideally you will have some experience in mental health
settings, but it is not compulsory, as support and training can be provided by
our Dietitians Network in the Trust.
The post is covering maternity leave.
This is a great
opportunity for you to further your career by joining our supportive team and continuing
to develop a relatively new role within the Trust. The post provides an interesting variety of
inpatient and community work, and is located in Kirklees
(Huddersfield/Dewsbury), in West Yorkshire.
Please contact Helen Morgan on 07795 092675 for more
information.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
For full job description, please see attached supporting
documents.
Main duties of the job
You will:
Provide Dietetic assessments for older people
living in the community under a South Kirklees (Huddersfield) mental health
team.
Provide a Dietetic service to people with
mental health problems in a community rehabilitation unit as well as potential
cover when required for other inpatient mental health wards.
Be fully
involved in and supported by the MDT (which comprises medics, nursing, catering
and fellow AHPs), for example attending professionals meetings/ward rounds
when appropriate to enable the provision of the best holistic care for the
service user. There is a strong MDT
approach in both inpatient and community settings. Contribute to our student training programme as
a student placement supervisor.Our
service offers training for A, B and C placements, which receive excellent
feedback.
There are well-established Dietetic clinical supervision
groups that can support you, and you will benefit
from the professional leadership of the Dietetic Network across the Trust, with
an emphasis on evidence-based and innovative practice.
The post is fully agile so a laptop/mobile
phone will be provided for work use.
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.
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
To deliver a nutrition & dietetic service in a sensitive, ethical and
professional manner to service users and carers.
To establish a clinical caseload within an agreed service area that is
responsive to patient needs and Trust expectations.
To provide specialist nutrition assessment and care plans for service
users .
To support the implementation of the Trust Food and Nutrition Policies.
To contribute in the update and implementation of service standards,
policies and procedures.
To participate in the monitoring of service performance through regular
audit.
To supervise and support junior colleagues.
To participate in training of dietetic students and health care
professionals in specified areas of nutrition and dietetics.
To be actively involved in continuing professional development.
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.
To
be responsible for the specialist assessment and care planning of the nutritional
needs of service users.
To provide evidence based dietetic intervention and monitor
outcome, working within the Health Professional Council (HPC) Standards of
Conduct and British Dietetic Association (BDA) Professional Standards.
To participate in the care programme approach, case
conferences, MDT meetings and ward rounds.
Providing specialist nutritional advice and appropriate nutrition care
plans.
To
assess learning needs, barriers and educational ability of service users and
carers in order to provide suitable nutrition education resources.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using
AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms.Over
reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged
and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to
progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application,
please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver a nutrition & dietetic service in a sensitive, ethical and
professional manner to service users and carers.
To establish a clinical caseload within an agreed service area that is
responsive to patient needs and Trust expectations.
To provide specialist nutrition assessment and care plans for service
users .
To support the implementation of the Trust Food and Nutrition Policies.
To contribute in the update and implementation of service standards,
policies and procedures.
To participate in the monitoring of service performance through regular
audit.
To supervise and support junior colleagues.
To participate in training of dietetic students and health care
professionals in specified areas of nutrition and dietetics.
To be actively involved in continuing professional development.
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.
To
be responsible for the specialist assessment and care planning of the nutritional
needs of service users.
To provide evidence based dietetic intervention and monitor
outcome, working within the Health Professional Council (HPC) Standards of
Conduct and British Dietetic Association (BDA) Professional Standards.
To participate in the care programme approach, case
conferences, MDT meetings and ward rounds.
Providing specialist nutritional advice and appropriate nutrition care
plans.
To
assess learning needs, barriers and educational ability of service users and
carers in order to provide suitable nutrition education resources.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using
AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms.Over
reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged
and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to
progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application,
please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post qualification experience within various clinical settings & age groups relevant to the post.
- Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, as well as independently using own initiative.
Desirable
- Nutritional needs.
- Collaborative and partnership working.
- Health promotion and facilitating group sessions.
- Developing service user information leaflets and training resources.
- Supervision of dietetic students.
- Catering liaison.
- Working across the health community (inpatients and outpatients).
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).
- Able to travel Trustwide.
- Be able to perform light lifting of equipment.
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills.
- Assessment and care planning skills, including analysis of complex dietetic problems.
- Good decision making and negotiating skills.
- Ability to organise own time and caseload.
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues relevant to dietetic practice.
- Ability to use and apply technology and a range of computer programs e.g. PowerPoint, DietPlan
Desirable
- Presentation skills.
- Report writing.
- Audit and research.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics or degree and PG qualification in Dietetics.
- HCPC registered Dietitian.
Desirable
- British Dietetic Association Specialist Courses.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Member of British Dietetic Association.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good work attendance rate.
- Able to work effectively to deadlines and time constraints.
- Able to work flexibly around working times and practices including evening and weekend work where necessary.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Desirable
- Innovative and self directing.
- Understands the needs of the client group within the wider community.
Training
Essential
- Evidence of CPD & Professional Portfolio.
Desirable
- Accessing or willing to undertake Master Level Programme.
- Clinical Supervisory Skills.
- Management Training.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post qualification experience within various clinical settings & age groups relevant to the post.
- Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, as well as independently using own initiative.
Desirable
- Nutritional needs.
- Collaborative and partnership working.
- Health promotion and facilitating group sessions.
- Developing service user information leaflets and training resources.
- Supervision of dietetic students.
- Catering liaison.
- Working across the health community (inpatients and outpatients).
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).
- Able to travel Trustwide.
- Be able to perform light lifting of equipment.
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills.
- Assessment and care planning skills, including analysis of complex dietetic problems.
- Good decision making and negotiating skills.
- Ability to organise own time and caseload.
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues relevant to dietetic practice.
- Ability to use and apply technology and a range of computer programs e.g. PowerPoint, DietPlan
Desirable
- Presentation skills.
- Report writing.
- Audit and research.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics or degree and PG qualification in Dietetics.
- HCPC registered Dietitian.
Desirable
- British Dietetic Association Specialist Courses.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Member of British Dietetic Association.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good work attendance rate.
- Able to work effectively to deadlines and time constraints.
- Able to work flexibly around working times and practices including evening and weekend work where necessary.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Desirable
- Innovative and self directing.
- Understands the needs of the client group within the wider community.
Training
Essential
- Evidence of CPD & Professional Portfolio.
Desirable
- Accessing or willing to undertake Master Level Programme.
- Clinical Supervisory Skills.
- Management Training.
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).
