Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic dietitian to join our small and friendly team. Applicants should have clinical, communication & quality improvement skills to help us ensure that the Service Users receive excellent nutritional care.
We understand that working in mental health is a new, up and coming area in Dietetics and full support will be given to you from post grad training opportunities to regular supervision and we can offer a flexible working pattern to suit you.
This role could be a preceptorship role with a developmental opportunity for you to start at band 5 level with bespoke training to support your development to a band 6 within 12months or for you to experience and specialise in dietetic work in mental health with the development of different skills for you if already at band 6 level.
Your role will involve supplying and developing services to inpatient units across the Trust: Dementia services, Rehabilitation base and Forensic service but with a particular emphasis into our Acute Adult Mental Health Wards
Main duties of the job
The role will involve intervention and development of services in the inpatient units across the Trust: predominately the Acute inpatient adult wards but also Dementia services, Rehabilitation base, and Forensic services.
The role involves group work and individualised support for services users as well as staff training, supporting dietetic students and junior staff.
About us
We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.
What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.
It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of
If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.
We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
These are some of the main duties of the job but please see full job description for more details
You will:
Determine/diagnose the appropriate dietetic treatment and develop effective management plans in respect of planned medical intervention and prognosis.
Dietetic assessment and calculation of dietetic requirements of referred patients considering medical, biochemical, social, cultural, and psychological factors.
Provide nutrition and dietary advice suitable to the patients medical, biochemical, social and cultural factors which is based on current evidence, incorporating local professional and national guidelines and standards.
Work with patients to enable them to achieve targets overcoming barriers to change including dietary, environmental, and social factors.
Undertake the assessment of clients using investigative and analytical skills to formulate individual treatment plans
You will establish and maintain effective communication with individuals, and groups about difficult or complex matters by:-
Using counselling skills to establish rapport and a client centered relationship in order to identify barriers to understanding and implications for change for staff and patients.
Using empathic, motivational, negotiating and cognitive behavioral management skills in formulating a plan, establishing change and maintaining change for staff and patients.
Undertake the supervision and appraisal of junior staff as delegated by a senior member of staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
These are some of the main duties of the job but please see full job description for more details
You will:
Determine/diagnose the appropriate dietetic treatment and develop effective management plans in respect of planned medical intervention and prognosis.
Dietetic assessment and calculation of dietetic requirements of referred patients considering medical, biochemical, social, cultural, and psychological factors.
Provide nutrition and dietary advice suitable to the patients medical, biochemical, social and cultural factors which is based on current evidence, incorporating local professional and national guidelines and standards.
Work with patients to enable them to achieve targets overcoming barriers to change including dietary, environmental, and social factors.
Undertake the assessment of clients using investigative and analytical skills to formulate individual treatment plans
You will establish and maintain effective communication with individuals, and groups about difficult or complex matters by:-
Using counselling skills to establish rapport and a client centered relationship in order to identify barriers to understanding and implications for change for staff and patients.
Using empathic, motivational, negotiating and cognitive behavioral management skills in formulating a plan, establishing change and maintaining change for staff and patients.
Undertake the supervision and appraisal of junior staff as delegated by a senior member of staff.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and able to communicate effectively with various groups of people including service users and health care professionals, both as individuals and in a group setting. Able to utilise a range of resources to enhance communication if required e.g. use of an interpreter, visual aids etc.
- Is able to use behaviour change/ motivational interviewing/ advanced communication skills to support implementation of dietetic treatment plans
- Able to work autonomously but also demonstrate a good understanding of teamwork and how this can be used to improve patient care
- Is able to give examples of own involvement of working as part of a team e.g. experience of being part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Can demonstrate confidence, leadership and self-motivation
- Working knowledge of local and national clinical and professional policies, guidelines and procedures e.g. NICE/British Dietetic Association/Health and Care Professionals Council Code of Conduct/Ethics, Health and Safety, Infection Control, Equality and Diversity, Confidentiality, Data Protection
- Has excellent knowledge of national strategies, guidelines and current evidence base related to adult nutrition support, weight management, cardiovascular, lipid modification and diabetes care e.g. NICE
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 year BSc Dietetics or equivalent
- Current HPC registration
Desirable
- Clinical Supervisory skills
- Behavioural Change qualification
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a variety of dietetics experience. At least one year experience of working as a Band 5 Dietitian in the NHS
- Experience of working with service users with mental health conditions e.g. in an acute or community setting
- Experience of managing own caseload including the management of complex cases and able to support others in effectively managing their caseload
- Can demonstrate evidence of continued professional development (e.g. keeps a professional portfolio)
- Experience of developing and/or delivering training
- Experience of supervising students on clinical placements and supervision of staff members
Desirable
- Post registration experience in relevant clinical setting
- Experience of research and audit
Other
Essential
- oPossess basic IT and computer skills
- Can give examples of quality initiatives to improve the delivery of patient care and own involvement in specific initiatives
- oCan prioritise workload and is flexible in approach and has an influence on developing these skills in colleagues.
- oAble to travel to various locations across Sheffield if required (by bus/tram or personal vehicle)
Desirable
- oMembership of Professional Body
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and able to communicate effectively with various groups of people including service users and health care professionals, both as individuals and in a group setting. Able to utilise a range of resources to enhance communication if required e.g. use of an interpreter, visual aids etc.
- Is able to use behaviour change/ motivational interviewing/ advanced communication skills to support implementation of dietetic treatment plans
- Able to work autonomously but also demonstrate a good understanding of teamwork and how this can be used to improve patient care
- Is able to give examples of own involvement of working as part of a team e.g. experience of being part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Can demonstrate confidence, leadership and self-motivation
- Working knowledge of local and national clinical and professional policies, guidelines and procedures e.g. NICE/British Dietetic Association/Health and Care Professionals Council Code of Conduct/Ethics, Health and Safety, Infection Control, Equality and Diversity, Confidentiality, Data Protection
- Has excellent knowledge of national strategies, guidelines and current evidence base related to adult nutrition support, weight management, cardiovascular, lipid modification and diabetes care e.g. NICE
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 year BSc Dietetics or equivalent
- Current HPC registration
Desirable
- Clinical Supervisory skills
- Behavioural Change qualification
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a variety of dietetics experience. At least one year experience of working as a Band 5 Dietitian in the NHS
- Experience of working with service users with mental health conditions e.g. in an acute or community setting
- Experience of managing own caseload including the management of complex cases and able to support others in effectively managing their caseload
- Can demonstrate evidence of continued professional development (e.g. keeps a professional portfolio)
- Experience of developing and/or delivering training
- Experience of supervising students on clinical placements and supervision of staff members
Desirable
- Post registration experience in relevant clinical setting
- Experience of research and audit
Other
Essential
- oPossess basic IT and computer skills
- Can give examples of quality initiatives to improve the delivery of patient care and own involvement in specific initiatives
- oCan prioritise workload and is flexible in approach and has an influence on developing these skills in colleagues.
- oAble to travel to various locations across Sheffield if required (by bus/tram or personal vehicle)
Desirable
- oMembership of Professional Body
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Michael Carlisle Centre, Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust
75 Osbourne Road
Sheffield
S11 9BF
Employer's website
https://www.shsc.nhs.uk/working-us (Opens in a new tab)
