Job summary
The Nutrition and Dietetics Department in Swansea Bay UHB has an exciting opportunity for an experienced dietitian to join the team supporting the regional renal service. This post is based in Morriston Hospital. The post holder will lead the development of the service alongside another full time band 7 dietitian, rotational Band 6 dietitians and a band 5 dietitian. The post is permanent, full time (working 37.5 hours per week).
We are looking for an enthusiastic dietitian with post registration experience in renal nutrition. You should be able to demonstrate an ability to work with a wide range of patients and professionals as part of a multi-professional team, providing high quality care. Our renal service covers dialysis (haemodialysis, both home and unit, and peritoneal dialysis), chronic kidney disease and post-transplant patients, outpatients, as well as supporting inpatients on the specialist renal ward. Our dietetic service covers the South West Wales Renal region and will require travel across the area. You will be expected to support the development of band 5 and 6 dietitians who are new to renal as a speciality. Your clinical practices should align with Swansea Bay University Health Board values.
Main duties of the job
You will have skills in prioritisation and time management and quality improvement, with the ability to work autonomously and flexibly across the setting. You will be given opportunities to assist with service change and development and will also be required to lead on specific tasks, with the support of the Morriston Operational Lead Dietitian.
We offer both departmental and personal CPD time to support your development and share best practice. Our Department is committed to the development of evidenced based practice, research and clinical audit and you will be supported in attending relevant professional networking meetings both locally and nationally, interest groups and CPD opportunities as well as having an annual appraisal.
We have good support from administrative staff and dietetic support workers.
We are approved for student placements (1, 2 and 3). The Health Board has University status with Colleges of Medicine on site.
We are happy to discuss this position with interested candidates, please contact Caitlin Jones on 01792 703239 for further information.
You can follow us on Twitter @SBUHBDietetics
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B.Sc Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
- HCPC Registered
- Post registration training in relevant area e.g. Renal specialist group module.
Desirable
- Student Clinical Educators Course
- Recognised management/ leadership qualification.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of a wide variety of clinical knowledge
- MSc or its equivalent level of knowledge +advanced post graduate training/experience in relevant areas.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Specialist Dietitian in Nutrition and Dietetics within specialist area.
- Experience of a high level specialist knowledge of service delivery in a variety of different settings.
- Experience of supervising/mentoring staff.
- Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement Methodology.
Desirable
- Experience of strategic planning process
- Experience of policy/service development
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal skills including developed oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
- Have highly developed organisational skills to be able to set priorities and meet daily deadlines
- Able to work on own initiative in a professional manner under pressure as well as having effective teamwork skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B.Sc Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
- HCPC Registered
- Post registration training in relevant area e.g. Renal specialist group module.
Desirable
- Student Clinical Educators Course
- Recognised management/ leadership qualification.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of a wide variety of clinical knowledge
- MSc or its equivalent level of knowledge +advanced post graduate training/experience in relevant areas.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Specialist Dietitian in Nutrition and Dietetics within specialist area.
- Experience of a high level specialist knowledge of service delivery in a variety of different settings.
- Experience of supervising/mentoring staff.
- Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement Methodology.
Desirable
- Experience of strategic planning process
- Experience of policy/service development
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal skills including developed oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
- Have highly developed organisational skills to be able to set priorities and meet daily deadlines
- Able to work on own initiative in a professional manner under pressure as well as having effective teamwork skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
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).
