Job summary
We are looking for a Dietitian (Band 6) with good communication skills and a high degree of enthusiasm, flexibility and commitment to join our team within renal . This is an exciting opportunity for a proficient Band 5 or Band 6 wishing to gain further experience. Previous renal experience would be desirable although it is not essential. You will be given regular supervision and support from the experienced renal and diabetes teams as well as appropriate training opportunities.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work across both in patients and out patients and will gain specialist knowledge and skills to covering 3 days in Renal specialities. This would include CKD, AKI, and dialysis.
You will work as part of the wider MDT alongside both renal consultants, specialist nurses and pharmacists. The post holder will be regularly involved in the education of students, health care professionals and support workers.
We are a student training department, committed to the training of B and C placement students. You would be actively involved in the training programme.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be part of an award-winning and innovative NHS Foundation Trust that is at the forefront of clinical technology and patient care. Wirral University Teaching Hospital is one of the largest and busiest acute trusts in the North West of England. We are proud to have impressive results in national audits such as for stroke, childrens inpatient services and maternity and breast services as well as some outstanding patient feedback. The Trust has been recognised for numerous national awards in areas including dermatology, dementia, patient experience, patient safety, scientific innovation and staff engagement.
We operate from two main sites (Arrowe Park Hospital and Clatterbridge Hospital), while also providing a range of services in community settings. Providing a comprehensive range of high quality acute care services, our 5,600-strong workforce serves a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North-West footprint.
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Dietitian position available with WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be part of an award-winning and innovative NHS Foundation Trust that is at the forefront of clinical technology and patient care. Wirral University Teaching Hospital is one of the largest and busiest acute trusts in the North West of England. We are proud to have impressive results in national audits such as for stroke, childrens inpatient services and maternity and breast services as well as some outstanding patient feedback. The Trust has been recognised for numerous national awards in areas including dermatology, dementia, patient experience, patient safety, scientific innovation and staff engagement.
We operate from two main sites (Arrowe Park Hospital and Clatterbridge Hospital), while also providing a range of services in community settings. Providing a comprehensive range of high quality acute care services, our 5,600-strong workforce serves a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North-West footprint.
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Dietitian position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Degree or Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Current registration with the Health Professions Council
- Minimum of 1 year post qualification experience including a period of supervised practice with senior dietitians to develop skills necessary for the clinical specialist area
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal.
- Ability to work as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team.
Desirable
- General IT skills.
- Good level of clinical knowledge in core dietetic areas, including a high level of clinical reasoning skills
- Experience in evidence based practice or audit.
- Good level of understanding of patient needs and customer care.
- Knowledge of key NHS initiatives and goals
- Post registration validated training in either gastro, resp med, diabetes, or cardiology
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Appropriate level of Dietetic experiences as a band 5 or band 6, in a range of relevant specialities
Desirable
- Post registration validated training in clinical supervisory skills (e.g. SAS, FLIP)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Able to maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated committed to providing a high standard of service.
Desirable
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Degree or Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Current registration with the Health Professions Council
- Minimum of 1 year post qualification experience including a period of supervised practice with senior dietitians to develop skills necessary for the clinical specialist area
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal.
- Ability to work as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team.
Desirable
- General IT skills.
- Good level of clinical knowledge in core dietetic areas, including a high level of clinical reasoning skills
- Experience in evidence based practice or audit.
- Good level of understanding of patient needs and customer care.
- Knowledge of key NHS initiatives and goals
- Post registration validated training in either gastro, resp med, diabetes, or cardiology
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Appropriate level of Dietetic experiences as a band 5 or band 6, in a range of relevant specialities
Desirable
- Post registration validated training in clinical supervisory skills (e.g. SAS, FLIP)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Able to maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated committed to providing a high standard of service.
Desirable
- Excellent interpersonal 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.
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
