Job summary
We are delighted to be recruiting to this brand new role within a Trust that is committed to further improving the food, nutrition and hydration care offered to our patients, visitors and staff.
If you are a registered dietitian with experience in food service / catering or are looking to grow your knowledge and skills in this highly specialist area within a healthcare setting, this new post offers a great opportunity. You will provide expert dietetic advice within our catering teams across the Trust and provide assurance to the Trust Board that the foods offered for patients through our standard and special menus meet patients' needs in accordance with national guidelines and standards.
You will engage with and involve patients and other service users and consider patient experience as well as the nutritional value and safety aspects of the food service
The post is offered fixed term for 12 months initially. If you wish to apply for this role as a secondment please seek permission from your current manager prior to applying.
Main duties of the job
You will work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team (catering, dietetics, speech and language therapy and nursing) on a strategic level in the development, delivery and evaluation of the food and drink service in order to achieve healthcare food service best practice.
Within the role you will also work closely with the Trust's Food, Nutrition and Hydration Steering Group to support and lead quality improvement work as well as staff education and training across the Trust in relation to food, nutrition and hydration. The Food, Nutrition and Hydration Steering Group is chaired by the Dietetic Professional Lead who will also line manage the post holder.
You will build strong collaborations and networks with the Trust's dietetic service, which comprises of over 30 dietitians, dietetic assistant practitioners and a dietetic support worker and covers specialities including gastroenterology, surgery, critical care, stroke, neurology, renal, oncology and diabetes. The dietetic service also works very closely with the nutrition specialist nurse service.
The dietetic service hosts dietetic student learners on placements from two local universities (Leeds Beckett University and the University of Hull) and you will be involved in practice supervision of students in the context of food service, which could include support for student projects.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in specialist role, including the management of a range of specialist conditions, with substantial evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision
- Evidence of ability to lead and act as an authority on the management of complex clinical presentations in specialist area
- Evidence of relevant experience in adult and paediatric catering and food service provision
- In-depth understanding of current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice
Desirable
- Highly experienced in the identification and use of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment
- Significant experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area
- Evidence of having led the delivery of relevant audit/research projects
Qualifications and training
Essential
- HCPC Registered Dietitian
- Evidence of relevant CPD activities
- Post graduate qualification relevant to post
- Evidence of significant post graduate training within specialist area
Desirable
- Practice placement supervisor qualification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly proficient organisational and prioritisation skills
- Evidence of ability to lead engagement activities with others and understanding of the importance of good communication when implementing change
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams acting as an advocate for dietetics and authority in relevant specialist area
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to use recipe analysis software
- An appreciation of the required level of data accuracy in nutritional analysis
Desirable
- Evidence of significant personal development in relevant specialist area
- Where appropriate, able to transport self and pieces of equipment around a rural area where public transport may not be available
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in specialist role, including the management of a range of specialist conditions, with substantial evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision
- Evidence of ability to lead and act as an authority on the management of complex clinical presentations in specialist area
- Evidence of relevant experience in adult and paediatric catering and food service provision
- In-depth understanding of current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice
Desirable
- Highly experienced in the identification and use of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment
- Significant experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area
- Evidence of having led the delivery of relevant audit/research projects
Qualifications and training
Essential
- HCPC Registered Dietitian
- Evidence of relevant CPD activities
- Post graduate qualification relevant to post
- Evidence of significant post graduate training within specialist area
Desirable
- Practice placement supervisor qualification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly proficient organisational and prioritisation skills
- Evidence of ability to lead engagement activities with others and understanding of the importance of good communication when implementing change
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams acting as an advocate for dietetics and authority in relevant specialist area
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to use recipe analysis software
- An appreciation of the required level of data accuracy in nutritional analysis
Desirable
- Evidence of significant personal development in relevant specialist area
- Where appropriate, able to transport self and pieces of equipment around a rural area where public transport may not be available
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).
