Job summary
Dietitian
Department of Nutrition & Dietetics
Band 5 (£29,970 - £32,324)
Hours: Bank
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a registered Dietitian to join our friendly, proactive dietetic team based at Milton Keynes University Hospital.
This post will be a good opportunity to practice all you have learnt, to develop your knowledge and skills.
We will provide supervision and mentoring with experienced specialist dietitians.
Additional support will be available through our band 5 dietetic peer-support group, and they may be opportunities for CPD.
You should have excellent interpersonal and time management skills, with an ability to be flexible and have a strong commitment to teamwork. The successful candidate will work closely with community and acute colleagues to provide a holistic and patient-centred service.
To work as part of a team to provide nutrition and dietetic services to community patients of Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Trust. Part of this role is to assist in supporting Dietetic Students and Dietetic Assistants. The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner.
Main duties of the job
You will be joining our wider team of over 30 registered dietitians, dietetic support workers and admin staff, covering acute, community, paediatric and learning disability services.
We have excellent secretarial and dietetic assistantsupport andtake students for clinical placements from the University of Surrey and Coventry University. On site accommodation is usually available.
Applications from students graduating shortly are welcome.
As a Department and Trust, we will provide support and opportunities for clinical and leadership CPD, we also committed to supporting external education and career development opportunities. We have a dedicated Therapy Practice Education team to support staff development.
You will be joining a forward-thinking department that is itself developing at a great rate; this opportunity couldenhanceyour dietetic experience towards your new career.
Unfortunately, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
About us
MKUH staff scored highest for 'I look forward to coming to work' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news, and check out our Dietetic Twitter page @mkuhdietitians
Unfortunately, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To develop and maintain a high standard of knowledge and practical experience in dietetics.
2. To provide nutritional therapy, education and support to community patients of MKUH.
3. To manage own caseload.
4. To draw up treatment plans for patients on caseload.
5. To take an active role in the multi-disciplinary care team [including meetings/ward rounds] and to liaise with nursing, medical and other health professionals as required.
6. To provide cover for the other community based Dietitians as required.
Please refer to the Job description for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To develop and maintain a high standard of knowledge and practical experience in dietetics.
2. To provide nutritional therapy, education and support to community patients of MKUH.
3. To manage own caseload.
4. To draw up treatment plans for patients on caseload.
5. To take an active role in the multi-disciplinary care team [including meetings/ward rounds] and to liaise with nursing, medical and other health professionals as required.
6. To provide cover for the other community based Dietitians as required.
Please refer to the Job description for full details
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- oAn appropriate degree recognised for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- oRegistered with Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- oMembership of the British Dietetic Association
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of clinical practice consistent, at least, with successful completion of student clinical placement
- oCompetent in the use of I.T. equipment and basic software especially e-mail and word-processing
Skills
Essential
- oGood written and verbal communication skills
- oPractices evidence -based dietetics; can research and appraise the evidence; can devise practical action from the evidence
- oExcellent time management skills
- oGood presentation skills and ability to work with individuals and groups
- oSound clinical dietetic skills to enable work with adult patients
- oReflective practitioner Able to offer and accept constructive criticism
- Able to offer and accept constructive criticism
Personal and people development
Essential
- oSelf-motivated and self-directed
- oFlexible and adaptable
- oAbility to prioritise own caseload
- oAble to reflect and appraise own performance
- oAble to maintain effective working relationships
Communication
Essential
- oExcellent communication, both written and verbal
Specific Requrements
Essential
- oAble to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Desirable
- oCar driver, with access to a car and insurance for business use
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- oAn appropriate degree recognised for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- oRegistered with Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- oMembership of the British Dietetic Association
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of clinical practice consistent, at least, with successful completion of student clinical placement
- oCompetent in the use of I.T. equipment and basic software especially e-mail and word-processing
Skills
Essential
- oGood written and verbal communication skills
- oPractices evidence -based dietetics; can research and appraise the evidence; can devise practical action from the evidence
- oExcellent time management skills
- oGood presentation skills and ability to work with individuals and groups
- oSound clinical dietetic skills to enable work with adult patients
- oReflective practitioner Able to offer and accept constructive criticism
- Able to offer and accept constructive criticism
Personal and people development
Essential
- oSelf-motivated and self-directed
- oFlexible and adaptable
- oAbility to prioritise own caseload
- oAble to reflect and appraise own performance
- oAble to maintain effective working relationships
Communication
Essential
- oExcellent communication, both written and verbal
Specific Requrements
Essential
- oAble to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Desirable
- oCar driver, with access to a car and insurance for business use
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).
