Job summary
Iris care group are seeking a part time Dietitian (22.5 hours) to
cover our services in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities/ autism. This is a peripatetic role that requires travel to our services.
Each place of work holds a small caseload covering
general nutritional support as well as more complex needs associated with
restricted eating patterns.
Part of the role involves staff training which supports
nutritional plans.
The hospitals and College are based in Cardiff and
Pontypridd . The places of work all have robust MDTS on site and dietetic input
is a well-established service within the organisation.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
- Complete full assessment of patients nutritional status, using appropriate anthropometric, biochemical, and medical records and identify their nutritional requirements.
- Devise core and specialist nutritional treatment plans e.g., diabetes, weight reducing, disordered eating and other medical areas.
- Implement specialist group and individual treatments to achieve treatment goals.
- Use patient centred motivation techniques to effect nutritional behaviour change.
- Evaluate and modify interventions using appropriate outcome measures.
- Practice in accordance with legislation according to your clinical area.
About us
Employing over 1,600 people, Iris Care Group is the largest independent health and social care provider across the Southwest of England and South Wales. We provide innovative, effective, and forward-thinking care for adults with specialist mental healthcare needs.
With over 90% of staff saying they enjoy their job; we are proud to have created environments where our staff feel rewarded and fulfilled. Work for us and youll go home knowing that youve made a difference.
What will you receive?
- Annual salary of £26,245.20 pro rata
- Industry-leading training
- Employee Assistance Program free 24/7 confidential helpline (domestic, financial, legal, health support, etc.)
- High street retail discount scheme
- 'Recognise Me', our new staff benefits, wellbeing and recognition platform
- Free on-site parking and uniform
- Friendly and supportive work environment
- No zero-hour contracts
- Overtime opportunities
- Death in service
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Complete full assessment of patients nutritional status, using appropriate anthropometric, biochemical and medical records and identify their nutritional requirements.
- Devise core and specialist nutritional treatment plans e.g. diabetes, weight reducing, disordered eating and other medical areas.
- Implement specialist group and individual treatments to achieve treatment goals.
- Use patient centred motivation techniques to effect nutritional behaviour change.
- Evaluate and modify interventions using appropriate outcome measures.
- Practice in accordance with legislation according to your clinical area.
Communication
- Communicate with patients, using the most appropriate verbal, written or pictorial method, in a way that respects their view, autonomy and culture.
- Translate key nutritional messages into simple ideas and language that can be easily understood by the client group.
- Work collaboratively with all members of the clinical team and share information with the team members formally and informally via on line meetings, attendance at core meetings if required.
- Share relevant information and knowledge within the professional group.
- Liaise with other departments within the service and beyond.
- Communicate with families in a sensitive and compassionate manner.
Catering Liaison
- Ensure the menu meets the ethically, cultural and health needs of all our client groups.
- Ensure that the food choices meet National Nutritional Standards within the area of work. ( MH and LD)
- Ensure that the therapeutic diets as prescribed are delivered to the service users.
- Train staff to provide good meal time care.
Documentation
- Complete all necessary clinical documentation in accordance with Ludlow Street Healthcare and professional standards.
- Provide nutritional plans and/ or dietary goals to support the care plan or PBS
- Provide written reports in accordance with hospital and professional standards for CPA reviews.
- Take a leading role in the professional documentation, as required by the organisation.
Clinical Governance and Quality Standards
- Initiate and contribute to Clinical Governance and Quality Agenda Activity within the organisation.
- Attend statutory and mandatory training.
- Actively undertake measures to meet targets for organisational Key Performance indicators.
- Participate in Clinical Audit Programme.
Research and Practice Development
- Promote and engage in practice development, evaluation, audit and research activities to implement evidence based practice.
- Share and disseminate research findings with professional colleagues in the interest of practice development.
- To act as a source of expertise in relation to dietetic therapy for the multidisciplinary team.
Education
- Participate in and contribute to continuing professional development activity.
- Lead education and training events for colleagues.
Professional Ethics
- To adhere to relevant Health Profession Council regulations and other codes of professional conduct.
- Adhere to al organisational policies and procedures.
- To work within the provisions of the Mental Health Act (1983)
Service Development
- To create a peripatetic service that ensures dietary needs are recognised and communicated effectively.
- To be able to use specialist skills to communicate with GPS and other agencies creating a positive relationship with other organisations.
- To ensure communication with Operational director and Catering manager is clear regarding any changes to menus.
Professional Development
- Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development through participation in internal and external development opportunities identified in supervision and PDR.
- Maintain professional portfolio in line with Health Professions Council requirements.
- Develop and maintain links with others in specialist filed of work, utilising regional and national networks.
- Keep abreast of new initiatives and recommendations from relevant organisations ensuring that practice is evidence based and current.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Complete full assessment of patients nutritional status, using appropriate anthropometric, biochemical and medical records and identify their nutritional requirements.
- Devise core and specialist nutritional treatment plans e.g. diabetes, weight reducing, disordered eating and other medical areas.
- Implement specialist group and individual treatments to achieve treatment goals.
- Use patient centred motivation techniques to effect nutritional behaviour change.
- Evaluate and modify interventions using appropriate outcome measures.
- Practice in accordance with legislation according to your clinical area.
Communication
- Communicate with patients, using the most appropriate verbal, written or pictorial method, in a way that respects their view, autonomy and culture.
- Translate key nutritional messages into simple ideas and language that can be easily understood by the client group.
- Work collaboratively with all members of the clinical team and share information with the team members formally and informally via on line meetings, attendance at core meetings if required.
- Share relevant information and knowledge within the professional group.
- Liaise with other departments within the service and beyond.
- Communicate with families in a sensitive and compassionate manner.
Catering Liaison
- Ensure the menu meets the ethically, cultural and health needs of all our client groups.
- Ensure that the food choices meet National Nutritional Standards within the area of work. ( MH and LD)
- Ensure that the therapeutic diets as prescribed are delivered to the service users.
- Train staff to provide good meal time care.
Documentation
- Complete all necessary clinical documentation in accordance with Ludlow Street Healthcare and professional standards.
- Provide nutritional plans and/ or dietary goals to support the care plan or PBS
- Provide written reports in accordance with hospital and professional standards for CPA reviews.
- Take a leading role in the professional documentation, as required by the organisation.
Clinical Governance and Quality Standards
- Initiate and contribute to Clinical Governance and Quality Agenda Activity within the organisation.
- Attend statutory and mandatory training.
- Actively undertake measures to meet targets for organisational Key Performance indicators.
- Participate in Clinical Audit Programme.
Research and Practice Development
- Promote and engage in practice development, evaluation, audit and research activities to implement evidence based practice.
- Share and disseminate research findings with professional colleagues in the interest of practice development.
- To act as a source of expertise in relation to dietetic therapy for the multidisciplinary team.
Education
- Participate in and contribute to continuing professional development activity.
- Lead education and training events for colleagues.
Professional Ethics
- To adhere to relevant Health Profession Council regulations and other codes of professional conduct.
- Adhere to al organisational policies and procedures.
- To work within the provisions of the Mental Health Act (1983)
Service Development
- To create a peripatetic service that ensures dietary needs are recognised and communicated effectively.
- To be able to use specialist skills to communicate with GPS and other agencies creating a positive relationship with other organisations.
- To ensure communication with Operational director and Catering manager is clear regarding any changes to menus.
Professional Development
- Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development through participation in internal and external development opportunities identified in supervision and PDR.
- Maintain professional portfolio in line with Health Professions Council requirements.
- Develop and maintain links with others in specialist filed of work, utilising regional and national networks.
- Keep abreast of new initiatives and recommendations from relevant organisations ensuring that practice is evidence based and current.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent dietetic qualification.
- Registered to practice by HCPC.
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
- Experience in clinical dietetics.
- Evidence of ongoing CPD training.
Desirable
- Post- Graduate Courses.
- Member of relevant COT specialist section.
- Driving licence
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work as an independent therapist
- Knowledge of Chaotic eating patterns and other areas such as Prader Willi/Autism/ restrictive eating
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent dietetic qualification.
- Registered to practice by HCPC.
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
- Experience in clinical dietetics.
- Evidence of ongoing CPD training.
Desirable
- Post- Graduate Courses.
- Member of relevant COT specialist section.
- Driving licence
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work as an independent therapist
- Knowledge of Chaotic eating patterns and other areas such as Prader Willi/Autism/ restrictive eating
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).
