Dietitian
confidential Posted on 2022-11-18
| Salary | Not mentioned |
|---|---|
| Location | Nottingham |
| Type | Full-time |
Job Description
Band 5
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
37.5 sessions per week (Full Time – 37.5 hours per week)
Job overview
We are delighted to announce that an opportunity has become available for permanent band 5 Dietitians to join our friendly team. We are an innovative dietetic department covering a wide range of specialties.
You will be a rotational dietitian working across both City and QMC campuses in clinical areas including stroke, care of the older person, oncology, respiratory, general medicine, surgery, rehabilitation and home enteral feeding. You will also be involved in activities such as cardiac rehabilitation groups and outpatient clinics. This will involve interacting with staff, patients, and relevant others utilising numerous communication techniques.
The role is suitable for new graduates, and those who have previous working experience. We also accept applications from those who are in their final year of Dietetic study. This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to consolidate and advance their skills and knowledge in a range of clinical areas.
We are looking for 1.0 WTE but we will consider applicants who would like to work part time and/or at reduced hours
Main duties of the job
The role requires you to have a good general knowledge of nutrition and dietetics with clinical placement experience in order to sufficiently provide dietetic care across a range of medical wards, as well as outpatient clinics with training as appropriate.
All newly-qualified AHPs are enrolled in NUH’s therapy services’ preceptorship programme which supports the transition from newly-registered professional, to competent practitioner.
You’ll need to have excellent interpersonal skills, a flexible approach, and the ability to manage your own workload under pressure. We are looking for professional, confident, enthusiastic, driven and motivated individuals, who are team players, keen to develop skills. We expect all staff to have the ability to work to high standards, as well as being able to recognise personal and role limitations.
We have close links with the University of Nottingham, and take student dietitians for A, B and C placements.
Working for our organisation
Here at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) Trust we are ‘Team NUH’. Based in the heart of Nottingham, we provide services to over 2.5 million residents of Nottingham and its surrounding communities. We also provide specialist services for a further 3-4 million people from across the region.
Our large dietetic and nutrition department encompasses over 100 staff, including assistants and technicians, provides dietetic and nutrition support across all areas of the Trust and beyond. We are a forward thinking department that is continually looking for ways to improve our service, every contribution is welcome and every team member is valued.
As a service, we are committed to CPD for all of our staff through a range of opportunities including training courses e.g. Postgraduate Masters, the PENG clinical update; BDA accredited course; master modules and much more . We also have a well-established preceptorship programme for newly qualified dietitians and we regularly run internal CPD sessions.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
To provide a clinically effective Dietetic and Nutrition Service in allocated area, including assessment and advice/treatment.
To acts as a source of expertise on Dietetics and Nutrition for other staff, carers, clients and patients including the provision of education and training.
To work as a member of a departmental team and member of the multidisciplinary team with the support of team leader and colleagues. The post holder may be based on either campus (QMC campus and/or City campus) of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Qualified Dietitian (4 year degree, post-graduate diploma or equivalent).
- Registered with the Health Professions Council.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with people, including dietetic clinical placements and the general public.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working as a registered dietitian
Communication and relationship
Essential criteria
- Good verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including explaining, negotiating, motivating and training.
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Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience. Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are currently under-represented at NUH.
Covid-19 vaccination: remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated. For helpful advice and information about the Covid-19 vaccination and how to access visit: https://nottsccg.nhs.uk/covid-19/covid-19-vaccinations/
Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly.
Easy read application: if you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, you can apply via our easy read application which you can find on the intranet https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/easy-read-job-application
Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.
Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
Skilled Workers Visa: We welcome applications from individuals who require a skilled worker visa in line with the Home Office regulations. NON-UK/NON SETTLED candidates may not be appointed, if a suitably qualified and skilled UK/SETTLED candidate is successful at interview stage as it is unlikely that the Trust is able to satisfy the Home Office Visa requirements
ID and Right to work checks: NUH authenticate all ID and right to work documentation such as passports, visa’s and driving license through a system called Trust ID. NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment. The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored securely on your personal file along with all other pre-employment check documentation.
Consent:
- Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service – I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
- Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£41.90 for enhanced and £21.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
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