Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Dietitian to
join our acute inpatient team. This post is also part of the Rehab After
Critical Illness (RaCI) MDT. There are strong working relationships within this
MDT and service development.
We would love to show you our department. Follow us on social media at Instagram
cddftdietitians, Twitter @CDDFTDietitian.
We are a proactive department with a strong focus on service
improvement, digital advancement and staff development. We have a preceptorship programme for new
staff, regular clinical supervision and lots of CPD opportunities to support
career progression.
County Durham is an excellent place to live.
With beautiful countryside and coastlines alongside interesting towns and
cities. There are excellent transport
links to Newcastle (30 minutes via train from Darlington) and York (30 minutes
via train from Darlington) as well as having rail links to other UK cities and
international travel from Newcastle and Teesside International Airport
Main duties of the job
This
post is to provide dietetic care to acute inpatient wards, including critical
care and RaCI MDT at University Hospital North Durham (2.5days to ITU and RaCI,
2.5days to general wards). The RaCI MDT comprises of Dietetics, Speech and
Language Therapy, Physiotherapy, Nurse Specialist, Counsellor and Consultant.
The post holder will be based at University Hospital North Durham but may be
occasionally required to cover other areas within the locality of County Durham
and Darlington including Darlington Memorial Hospital and Bishop Auckland
Hospital. There will also be telephone clinics. Previous experience in MDT
working, parenteral nutrition and critical care
is preferred but not essential. As a team we complete competencies to
enable us to work in extended scope practice in enteral tube feeding
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. Pay award Pending
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for their own caseload.
They will work as part of the acute dietetic team and assist in daily triaging
of in-patient referrals including prioritisation. They will work alongside
other Dietitians covering critical care and RaCI. Patients will be seen in a
variety of settings including hospital wards, outpatient clinics, and telephone
clinics. The post holder will work closely with other Dietitians, members of
the RaCI MDT and the wider multidisciplinary team.
2.5 days are dedicated to RaCI (ITU). The remaining 2.5 days are aligned to general
wards providing cover to patients requiring oral nutrition support, tube
feeding support including parenteral nutrition.
We use electronic patient records in all areas of the
service - Cerner for in-patients, MDT clinics and Consultant-led outpatients,
SystmOne for community
The department trains dietetic students (A, B and C
placement) and the post holder will have an active role in student training
planning, co-ordination and assessment
The Nutrition and Dietetic service is structured
into teams; secondary care (incorporating nutrition support and critical care),
bariatrics, primary care (incorporating care home training), adult &
paediatric diabetes, adult Home Enteral Feeding, paediatrics (incorporating
Home Enteral Feeding and paediatric weight management). the nutrition and
dietetic service comprises of 6 teams, with 44 Dietitians, 1 Specialist Nurse,
4 Dietetic assistants and we are supported by central administration. We are based
on 4 sites in the County, at Darlington Memorial Hospital, University Hospital
North Durham, Bishop Auckland Hospital and Shotley Bridge Hospital
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for their own caseload.
They will work as part of the acute dietetic team and assist in daily triaging
of in-patient referrals including prioritisation. They will work alongside
other Dietitians covering critical care and RaCI. Patients will be seen in a
variety of settings including hospital wards, outpatient clinics, and telephone
clinics. The post holder will work closely with other Dietitians, members of
the RaCI MDT and the wider multidisciplinary team.
2.5 days are dedicated to RaCI (ITU). The remaining 2.5 days are aligned to general
wards providing cover to patients requiring oral nutrition support, tube
feeding support including parenteral nutrition.
We use electronic patient records in all areas of the
service - Cerner for in-patients, MDT clinics and Consultant-led outpatients,
SystmOne for community
The department trains dietetic students (A, B and C
placement) and the post holder will have an active role in student training
planning, co-ordination and assessment
The Nutrition and Dietetic service is structured
into teams; secondary care (incorporating nutrition support and critical care),
bariatrics, primary care (incorporating care home training), adult &
paediatric diabetes, adult Home Enteral Feeding, paediatrics (incorporating
Home Enteral Feeding and paediatric weight management). the nutrition and
dietetic service comprises of 6 teams, with 44 Dietitians, 1 Specialist Nurse,
4 Dietetic assistants and we are supported by central administration. We are based
on 4 sites in the County, at Darlington Memorial Hospital, University Hospital
North Durham, Bishop Auckland Hospital and Shotley Bridge Hospital
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(hons) / BSc / Diploma in Dietetics
- Clinical supervisory skills
- Leadership Training
Desirable
- Working towards or hold Masters Degree
- Completion of PENG course
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Completion of post-graduate specialist education e.g. PENG course or other
- Ability to plan, initiate and evaluate new services and manage change
- Has a highly developed understanding of the changing NHS environment and its impact on service provision and staff.
- Understanding of local and national strategies and policies relating to nutrition, health and social care as relevant to community dietetics
- Member of BDA
Desirable
- Member of relevant specialist sub-groups (eg. PENG, BAPEN, BDA CCSG)
- Extended scope practice competence for feeding tubes eg. Replacement of Y-ends, advance & rotation of tubes
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Previous experience of working in a variety of clinical settings
- Experience of working within MDT environments
Desirable
- Previous experience of audit and research including submission / presentation to journals / conferences
- Previous experience of working within nutrition support and critical care
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered with the Health Care Professions Council
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(hons) / BSc / Diploma in Dietetics
- Clinical supervisory skills
- Leadership Training
Desirable
- Working towards or hold Masters Degree
- Completion of PENG course
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Completion of post-graduate specialist education e.g. PENG course or other
- Ability to plan, initiate and evaluate new services and manage change
- Has a highly developed understanding of the changing NHS environment and its impact on service provision and staff.
- Understanding of local and national strategies and policies relating to nutrition, health and social care as relevant to community dietetics
- Member of BDA
Desirable
- Member of relevant specialist sub-groups (eg. PENG, BAPEN, BDA CCSG)
- Extended scope practice competence for feeding tubes eg. Replacement of Y-ends, advance & rotation of tubes
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Previous experience of working in a variety of clinical settings
- Experience of working within MDT environments
Desirable
- Previous experience of audit and research including submission / presentation to journals / conferences
- Previous experience of working within nutrition support and critical care
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered with the Health Care Professions Council
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).
