Job summary
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week
Are you looking for a new challenge or career step?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and proactive person to support our Renal Dietetic services across the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This post is based at York Hospital, in the cultural city of York and close proximity to the picturesque Yorkshire coast and North York Moors.
We are looking to recruit a Dietitian with experience in Renal disease, either as a current Band 5 who is keen to progress, or a band 6 who is looking to gain knowledge and experience in this area.
This post sits within a supportive clinical team comprising of 3 other Band 6 Dietitians working in Renal dietetics across the York and Scarborough Hospital sites, led by a Band 7 Advanced Clinical Specialist Dietitian.
This post will provide specialist dietetic care for patients with renal disease in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity to expand your clinical knowledge and work closely with our MDT colleagues, to provide an excellent in-patient and out-patient service. Dietetic support is provided to our nephrology, low clearance, dialysis and transplant population.
You will join a friendly department of over 30 Dietitians across 2 sites. You will be primarily based at York Hospital but will be required to travel to additional sites including Scarborough, Harrogate, Easingwold and Selby Hospital.
There will be opportunities for involvement in audit, service development and research.
The department places a strong emphasis on clinical supervision, training and education, including:
- peer support and supervision
- well established programme facilitating the training of dietetic students
- delivery of a variety of rolling training programmes for other healthcare professionals across the Trust, relating to nutritional care
- opportunities to participate in audit and research
- development in leadership skills
Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence (role will involve travel to numerous addresses that cannot be easily accessed by public transport means) is required.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
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A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
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Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
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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
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- HCPC Registered Dietitian
- Evidence of relevant CPD activities
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate training within specialist area
- Practice placement supervisor qualification
Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential
- Experience in a relevant junior role, including the management of a range of conditions, with evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision
- Evidence of ability to manage complex clinical presentations
- Experience in delivering clinical treatment within specialist area
- Understanding of current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice
- Experience in assessment and provision of specialist equipment
Desirable
- Experience in the use of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment
- Developed / Specialist clinical skills within relevant area
- Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area
- Delivery of relevant audit projects
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise
- Ability to demonstrate appropriate engagement with others and understanding of the impact of good and poor communication
- Ability to work as an effective member of multidisciplinary team
- Ability to present information, written and verbally in a clear and logical manner
Desirable
- Ability to use different communication methods and styles, relevant to specialty
- Evidence of personal development in relevant area
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Always demonstrates professional demeanour
- Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours
- Flexible and adaptable
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- HCPC Registered Dietitian
- Evidence of relevant CPD activities
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate training within specialist area
- Practice placement supervisor qualification
Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential
- Experience in a relevant junior role, including the management of a range of conditions, with evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal clinical supervision
- Evidence of ability to manage complex clinical presentations
- Experience in delivering clinical treatment within specialist area
- Understanding of current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice
- Experience in assessment and provision of specialist equipment
Desirable
- Experience in the use of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment
- Developed / Specialist clinical skills within relevant area
- Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area
- Delivery of relevant audit projects
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise
- Ability to demonstrate appropriate engagement with others and understanding of the impact of good and poor communication
- Ability to work as an effective member of multidisciplinary team
- Ability to present information, written and verbally in a clear and logical manner
Desirable
- Ability to use different communication methods and styles, relevant to specialty
- Evidence of personal development in relevant area
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Always demonstrates professional demeanour
- Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours
- Flexible and adaptable
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).
