Job summary
Are you interested in furthering your career in
community dietetics? Would you like to join our large community team?
We're looking to appoint three Community
Dietitians. Suitable for final year dietetics students and newly qualified /
dietitians seeking community experience.
What do we offer?
• A solid foundation in adult community dietetics.
• A commitment to development - preceptorship,
student training, research in practice, audit/clinical supervision.
• Working in a supportive, friendly, forward
thinking, rewarding environment.
• Opportunities for involvement in innovation and
research in practice.”
As part of your application please can you
answer the following question in no more than 150 words. Please answer this
within the experience section of your application under person specification.
Q. What do you think the key differences in ways of working will
be for a band 5 dietitian in the community compared to the hospital setting?
Main duties of the job
You
will work as an autonomous practitioner; alongside senior dietitians, who can
provide support and supervision and be a source of specialist knowledge. The
team has a mixed clinical caseload of adults including undernutrition, diabetes,
gastrointestinal conditions in a variety of settings such as community clinics,
patient homes, groups and care homes. We work closely with our Dietetic
Assistants and specific multi-disciplinary teams, plus we are well supported by
our administrative team, who provide extra support to aid efficiency.
We
currently work in a hybrid model of remote working (telephone/video), from home
or the office as well as face-to-face contact when required eg homes, carehome
settings, health centres for clinics or groups. The Trust has excellent IT
facilities to ensure fast and reliable access to SystmOne and Leeds Care Record
for patient records off site and at home. All staff are provided with a laptop
and smart phone.
About us
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range
of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in
their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in
partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on
deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality
care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated
"Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for
caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range
from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. Here are some of
the most important ones:
- 27-33 days annual
leave plus bank holidays
- Highly regarded NHS
Pension Scheme
- A supportive,
structured preceptorship programme for all registered new starters
- A close-knit
environment, with daily handover clusters
- Relocation
allowance up to £8,000
- Professional
development opportunities including coaching, training and education
support
- Salary sacrifice or
lease car schemes
- Health and
wellbeing including gym membership, occupational health service and
priority access to mental health services
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for their designated workload within their speciality area with access to the support, advice and management from a senior clinician whilst not directly supervised. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred programmes of care ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work to professional protocols and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in the best available evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Clinical
1.1. Demonstrates a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and presentations
1.2. Demonstrates the ability to apply theory to practice at a proficient level when assessing, planning, treating and reviewing using a holistic philosophy
1.3. Highly developed physical skills in order to demonstrate accuracy and dexterity when delivering care and treatments essential to clinical role e.g. preparation of medications, manipulation of equipment
1.4. Makes judgements requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical reasoning is reflected accurately in case records
1.5. Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment
1.6. Works to standards of proficiency identified by their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical treatments/procedures to a competent standard
1.7. Prioritises their own workload within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as appropriate.
1.8. Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in the management of any complaints and compliments
1.9. Provides and receives complex, sensitive or contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of barriers to communication.
1.10. To comply with the organisations’ Infection Prevention and Control requirements, including “bare below the elbows” dress code for staff with a direct care delivery role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for their designated workload within their speciality area with access to the support, advice and management from a senior clinician whilst not directly supervised. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred programmes of care ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work to professional protocols and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in the best available evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Clinical
1.1. Demonstrates a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and presentations
1.2. Demonstrates the ability to apply theory to practice at a proficient level when assessing, planning, treating and reviewing using a holistic philosophy
1.3. Highly developed physical skills in order to demonstrate accuracy and dexterity when delivering care and treatments essential to clinical role e.g. preparation of medications, manipulation of equipment
1.4. Makes judgements requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical reasoning is reflected accurately in case records
1.5. Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment
1.6. Works to standards of proficiency identified by their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical treatments/procedures to a competent standard
1.7. Prioritises their own workload within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as appropriate.
1.8. Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in the management of any complaints and compliments
1.9. Provides and receives complex, sensitive or contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of barriers to communication.
1.10. To comply with the organisations’ Infection Prevention and Control requirements, including “bare below the elbows” dress code for staff with a direct care delivery role.
Person Specification
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team, co-operating to work together and in conjunction with others and willing to help and assist wherever possible and appropriate appreciating the value of diversity in the workplace
- Evidence of team working skills, able to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with others both internal and external to the organisation and with patients and their carers
- Competent IT skills e.g. word processing, email in order to maintain electronic patient records
- Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload
- Clear communication skills, effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex or potentially distressing information to patients / carers
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered Dietitian or eligible for registration summer/autumn 2022 (Relevant degree and training if not yet graduated)
- Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties
Desirable
- Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Pre-registration experience in the clinical field or a closely related clinical area.
- Awareness of key differences of ways of working in the community compared with hospital setting.
- Working as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.
- As part of your application please can you answer the following question in no more than 150 words. Please answer this within the experience section of your application. Q. What do you think the key differences in ways of working will be for a band 5 dietitian in the community compared to the hospital setting?
Desirable
- Experience working in community or primary care based teams as a registered dietitian.
- Experience of facilitating clinical supervision.
Person Specification
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team, co-operating to work together and in conjunction with others and willing to help and assist wherever possible and appropriate appreciating the value of diversity in the workplace
- Evidence of team working skills, able to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with others both internal and external to the organisation and with patients and their carers
- Competent IT skills e.g. word processing, email in order to maintain electronic patient records
- Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload
- Clear communication skills, effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex or potentially distressing information to patients / carers
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered Dietitian or eligible for registration summer/autumn 2022 (Relevant degree and training if not yet graduated)
- Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties
Desirable
- Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Pre-registration experience in the clinical field or a closely related clinical area.
- Awareness of key differences of ways of working in the community compared with hospital setting.
- Working as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.
- As part of your application please can you answer the following question in no more than 150 words. Please answer this within the experience section of your application. Q. What do you think the key differences in ways of working will be for a band 5 dietitian in the community compared to the hospital setting?
Desirable
- Experience working in community or primary care based teams as a registered dietitian.
- Experience of facilitating clinical supervision.
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).
