Dietitian

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are proud to offer our Multi-Professional Preceptorship Programme to all newly registered practitioners. This is a wonderful opportunity to welcome you into your new teams and our Trust, providing you with support and guidance as you develop in confidence and competence whilst transitioning from student to autonomous professional.

Preceptorship lasts 12 months and you will be assigned a preceptee who will support coach, mentor and guide you through regular meetings, along side a programme of structured learning.

For more information please see the documents attached or contact the Preceptorship team yhs-tr.preceptorship.nhs.net

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

Qualifications / Training

Essential

• HCPC registered Dietitian
• Evidence of relevant CPD activities

Desirable

• Evidence of postgraduate training within dietetics
• Practice placement supervisor qualification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of knowledge relevant to role, including the management of a range of conditions
• Willingness to acquire additional knowledge through formal and informal clinical supervision
• Evidence of ability to manage clinical presentations
• Experience in assessment and provision of dietetic equipment
• Experience in delivering clinical treatment within dietetics
• Awareness of current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment
• Developed clinical skills within relevant area
• Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within dietetics
• Delivery of relevant audit projects

Values, Drivers & Motivators

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours

Skills and 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
• Evidence of personal development

Aptitude & Personal Qualities

Essential

• Flexible & adaptable
• Ability to work as a team
• Always demonstrates professional demeanour

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).

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)