Job summary
The Dietetic service at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) is looking for a new Team Lead - the role will encompass the day-to-day management and leadership of the team, links with catering, pharmacy and other therapy services along with close working with the Leadership Team in Therapies. The dietetic service comprises both paeds and adult teams with clinical leads in the following areas - paeds, renal, diabetes, gastro, stroke and nutritional support. Student training is supported by the team, with a lead for this and support from the Clinical Educator in Therapies and the Trust's PEF team. Given the part time nature of the role there is no specific clinical commitment expected, however this can be discussed if wished.
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible and accountable for the day-to-day line management of staff, including first line HR processes, and the provision of AHP services in a designated AHP team.
- To provide assessment and treatment to own specialist caseload as an autonomous clinician, maintaining a high standard of clinical practice.
- To provide Leadership in area of work and to be a role model to all AHP staff across the directorate.
- To organise and participate in providing 7 day services and an extended working day, as required.
- To work closely with the Clinical leads and AHP management team to provide a coordinated, quality service.
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
- To be responsible and accountable for the day-to-day line management of staff, including first line HR processes, and the provision of AHP services in a designated AHP team.
- To provide assessment and treatment to own specialist caseload as an autonomous clinician, maintaining a high standard of clinical practice.
- To provide Leadership in area of work and to be a role model to all AHP staff across the directorate.
- To organise and participate in providing 7 day services and an extended working day, as required.
- To work closely with the Clinical leads and AHP management team to provide a coordinated, quality service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible and accountable for the day-to-day line management of staff, including first line HR processes, and the provision of AHP services in a designated AHP team.
- To provide assessment and treatment to own specialist caseload as an autonomous clinician, maintaining a high standard of clinical practice.
- To provide Leadership in area of work and to be a role model to all AHP staff across the directorate.
- To organise and participate in providing 7 day services and an extended working day, as required.
- To work closely with the Clinical leads and AHP management team to provide a coordinated, quality service.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Degree in Dietetics, or a qualification of an equivalent level recognised by Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- HCPC Registration
- At least 4 years post graduate experience (including experience as band 5 AHP to consolidate basic post-graduate skills & to develop more specialist skills followed by appropriate experience , in a relevant area of work at band 6 (or equivalent) level)
- Evidence of significant and relevant post registration training and relevant evidence in CPD portfolio in order to prove development of specialist clinical skills and development of management skills.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator (verbal and written) in a range of situations, with a variety of people (profession and lay) and where there may be barriers to understanding or contentious issues.
- Proactive, forward thinking, committed, enthusiastic and self-motivated.
- Flexible and adaptable, empathetic and supportive
- Able to work in difficult circumstances e.g. encountering physical aggression, emotionally distressing circumstances and may involve work requiring moderate to high physical effort etc.
- Able to relate to other people and the ability to work in a team or alone.
- Professional in appearance and behaviour
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an autonomous clinician, managing own case load, time, using clinical reasoning and analytical skills to perform appropriate assessment, identify problems and identify appropriate treatment plan
- To have the analytical ability to be able to review treatment / services, with evidence of taking part in audit.
- To have management skills, organisational skills, good time management skills and problem solving abilities re service and staff issues
- To demonstrate leadership and motivational skills, to be a good role model.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Degree in Dietetics, or a qualification of an equivalent level recognised by Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- HCPC Registration
- At least 4 years post graduate experience (including experience as band 5 AHP to consolidate basic post-graduate skills & to develop more specialist skills followed by appropriate experience , in a relevant area of work at band 6 (or equivalent) level)
- Evidence of significant and relevant post registration training and relevant evidence in CPD portfolio in order to prove development of specialist clinical skills and development of management skills.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator (verbal and written) in a range of situations, with a variety of people (profession and lay) and where there may be barriers to understanding or contentious issues.
- Proactive, forward thinking, committed, enthusiastic and self-motivated.
- Flexible and adaptable, empathetic and supportive
- Able to work in difficult circumstances e.g. encountering physical aggression, emotionally distressing circumstances and may involve work requiring moderate to high physical effort etc.
- Able to relate to other people and the ability to work in a team or alone.
- Professional in appearance and behaviour
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an autonomous clinician, managing own case load, time, using clinical reasoning and analytical skills to perform appropriate assessment, identify problems and identify appropriate treatment plan
- To have the analytical ability to be able to review treatment / services, with evidence of taking part in audit.
- To have management skills, organisational skills, good time management skills and problem solving abilities re service and staff issues
- To demonstrate leadership and motivational skills, to be a good role model.
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).
