Job summary
Are you interested in becoming a dietitian?
We have an exciting opportunity, we are offering a dietetic apprenticeship to work and train within our dynamic forward-thinking paediatric team of Dietitians, at Bristol Royal Hospital for children our regional children's hospital for the South West.
We are a large friendly department of Dietitians, Dietetic Support Workers, Special Feed Unit support workers and administration staff. You will have a fantastic opportunity to gain a broad experience in paediatric dietetics whilst training to be a dietitian.
As an Apprentice Dietitian you will undertake a 3-year apprenticeship leading to a BSc (Hons) degree in Dietetics enabling registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a registered dietitian, while delivering your job as a Dietetic Support Worker. As part of your apprenticeship you will be given 1 day per week to complete mandatory higher education study with the expectation that there will be a further commitment to study within your own personal time.
For further details and entry requirements to the apprenticeship degree please review the University of Plymouth BSc (Hons) Dietetics Degree Apprenticeship website: BSc (Hons) Dietetics Degree Apprenticeship - University of Plymouth, you will need to be able to evidence the entry requirements to be able to apply for this post.
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Main duties of the job
The Apprentice Dietitian will work under dietetic supervision to support the dietitians in providing a nutrition and dietetic service in the areas of Inherited Metabolic disease and Ketogenic Diet Therapy for patients and their carers. Your role will also require you to work with other healthcare professionals that make up the multidisplinary team that provides care to these children and their families whilst also, supporting the implementation of food policy across the Trust.
Our department is committed to student training, quality improvement, research, and audit. We pride ourselves on our commitment to continuing professional development. All staff are led and supervised by Senior Specialist Dietitians to support their development.
You must be hardworking, enthusiastic, resilient, and flexible. A good communicator and team worker who can self-direct their learning quickly.
Bristol is a fun and vibrant place to live and work and has great access to surrounding countryside and is the gateway to the beautiful South West.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people, able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitude
- Experience of working under supervision
- Experience of team working
- Experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting, demonstrating an awareness of healthcare work
- Knowledge of different cultures, religions, and ethnic groups
Desirable
- Experience of working with children
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GCSE minimum grade C/4 (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English
- GCSE (or equivalent) in a science-related subject (including social sciences) preferred
- Evidence of Level 3/ A levels qualifications (with a science-related subject preferred).
Desirable
- NVQ level 3/QCF in food or health related subject
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills, spoken and written
- Effective organisational and time management skills
- Ability to plan and prioritise
- Good IT skills including Microsoft packages
- Ability to learn new skills quickly
- Ability to recognise own limitations and seek advice where necessary
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to work flexibly
Desirable
- Teaching and presentation skills
Aptitudes
Essential
- An interest in nutrition
- Team player and able to maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Self-motivated
- Able to cope with distressed individuals in a tactful and sensitive manner
- Able to cope with unpredictable events and varying work pressures
- Professional Appearance
- Reliable
- Demonstrate the appropriate values and attitudes for the apprenticeship course through an interview with your employer and the University
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people, able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitude
- Experience of working under supervision
- Experience of team working
- Experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting, demonstrating an awareness of healthcare work
- Knowledge of different cultures, religions, and ethnic groups
Desirable
- Experience of working with children
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GCSE minimum grade C/4 (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English
- GCSE (or equivalent) in a science-related subject (including social sciences) preferred
- Evidence of Level 3/ A levels qualifications (with a science-related subject preferred).
Desirable
- NVQ level 3/QCF in food or health related subject
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills, spoken and written
- Effective organisational and time management skills
- Ability to plan and prioritise
- Good IT skills including Microsoft packages
- Ability to learn new skills quickly
- Ability to recognise own limitations and seek advice where necessary
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to work flexibly
Desirable
- Teaching and presentation skills
Aptitudes
Essential
- An interest in nutrition
- Team player and able to maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Self-motivated
- Able to cope with distressed individuals in a tactful and sensitive manner
- Able to cope with unpredictable events and varying work pressures
- Professional Appearance
- Reliable
- Demonstrate the appropriate values and attitudes for the apprenticeship course through an interview with your employer and the University
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
