Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated, innovative dietitian with excellent communication, organisation and team working skills, to join a team of dietitians working as part of a Specialist Learning Disability community dietetic service.
You will manage your own varied caseload requiring nutritional support, enteral feeding, and weight management, with the support and guidance of senior clinicians. Clients are seen in a variety of settings within Birmingham including own homes, day centres, care homes, respite units, clinics, and colleges. This post will allow you to establish and enjoy the close relationship built with clients and their carers over time, and to be a valued member of the multidisciplinary team. There will be opportunities to be involved in service development within the team and Trust wide, plus there are opportunities for training and CPD.
Previous experience in Learning Disabilities is desirable but not essential as professional development and clinical supervision are given high priority. Both full and part time will be considered, so we welcome enquiries from a wide range of suitable candidates. We encourage you to contact us for an informal discussion about the role; please contact Tracey Grainger or Zainab Malik on 0121 4663900.
Main duties of the job
- To provide specialist clinical assessment and ongoing dietetic management of adults with learning disabilities. Conditions include complex permanent disabilities, multiple pathologies, life limiting conditions and challenging behaviours.
- To provide therapeutic dietetic care and health promotional /educational activities in a range of venues across the City including clinics, nursing homes, residential homes, clients' own homes, day service venues and respite/short breaks.
- To act as a source of specialist clinical advice and guidance for clients' families, carers and the multi-disciplinary team.
- To liaise nutritional awareness and promote the benefits of Nutrition and Dietetic Services with respect to people with a learning disability within the organisation.
- Support the Band 7 Clinical Lead Dietitian in developing and maintaining a high quality dedicated dietetic service that will provide person centred care in a variety of environments.
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BCHC provide high quality community and specialist services within Birmingham and the West Midlands. We deliver over 100 clinical services, out in people's homes and in over 200 healthcare settings for adults, children, people with learning disabilities, those with rehabilitation needs and also dental services. One of our key objectives is to be 'a great place to work'enabling everyone within the organisation to be the best that they can be
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To maintain a clinical caseload and manage clinical risk within specialist area of Learning Disabilities.
- To undertake comprehensive specialist nutritional assessments and treatment of clients, diagnosing nutritionally related disorders and being alert to symptoms and signs of wider system disease.
- To respond appropriately to frequent requests for specialist dietetic support which include those for people in complex clinical and social situations which require detailed analysis and decision making.
- To plan and deliver individualised nutritional care plans based on comprehensive specialist assessment of needs and knowledge of evidence based practice, modifying the care plans as required.
- To negotiate and agree dietary or nutritional goals with individual patients and/or their carers using motivational interviewing, counselling and cognitive behaviour therapy tools as applicable. This may include identifying individual barriers to change and helping clients and carers to manage them.
- To regularly communicate complex and sensitive information to families, carers and staff regarding diagnosis and prognosis and future expectations, gaining co-operation and trust in the ongoing management of the client using persuasive and reassuring skills.
- Directing referrals for specialist medical opinion and mainstream services (including Primary Care Dietetics services) where appropriate.
- Being alert to Adult Protection and consent issues for Adults with a Learning Disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To maintain a clinical caseload and manage clinical risk within specialist area of Learning Disabilities.
- To undertake comprehensive specialist nutritional assessments and treatment of clients, diagnosing nutritionally related disorders and being alert to symptoms and signs of wider system disease.
- To respond appropriately to frequent requests for specialist dietetic support which include those for people in complex clinical and social situations which require detailed analysis and decision making.
- To plan and deliver individualised nutritional care plans based on comprehensive specialist assessment of needs and knowledge of evidence based practice, modifying the care plans as required.
- To negotiate and agree dietary or nutritional goals with individual patients and/or their carers using motivational interviewing, counselling and cognitive behaviour therapy tools as applicable. This may include identifying individual barriers to change and helping clients and carers to manage them.
- To regularly communicate complex and sensitive information to families, carers and staff regarding diagnosis and prognosis and future expectations, gaining co-operation and trust in the ongoing management of the client using persuasive and reassuring skills.
- Directing referrals for specialist medical opinion and mainstream services (including Primary Care Dietetics services) where appropriate.
- Being alert to Adult Protection and consent issues for Adults with a Learning Disability.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- Registered Dietitian with current HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD.
- Degree In Dietetics
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a learning disability service.
- Experience of working in a community setting
Desirable
- Experience in nutritional support and weight management
Skills/knowledge
Essential
- Ability to plan and manage own time effectively.
- Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge and application of evidence based practices within LD relating to diet and nutrition.
- Excellent understanding of diet and nutrition within a LD community setting
Personal qualities
Essential
- An ability to work independently and on own initiative.
- An ability to demonstrate a commitment to team working.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- Registered Dietitian with current HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD.
- Degree In Dietetics
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a learning disability service.
- Experience of working in a community setting
Desirable
- Experience in nutritional support and weight management
Skills/knowledge
Essential
- Ability to plan and manage own time effectively.
- Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge and application of evidence based practices within LD relating to diet and nutrition.
- Excellent understanding of diet and nutrition within a LD community setting
Personal qualities
Essential
- An ability to work independently and on own initiative.
- An ability to demonstrate a commitment to team working.
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).
