Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
We have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual interested in further developing their dietetic skills in an acute adult hospital setting. You will be working in a busy acute hospital providing a specialist service across several wards and undertake patient group education. You will be joining our friendly and supportive team of Dietitians, dietetic assistants, and administrative staff, working across the hospital in the areas of respiratory medicine, cardiology, general medicine, and elderly care. The majority of treatment will be nutrition support, both oral and enteral, with opportunities to be involved in parenteral nutrition. We are committed to supporting the ongoing personal and professional development of our staff and offer excellent development opportunities. We are also involved in Student Training, offering Practice Placement opportunities from North West HEIs. We develop our workforce; here you can really grow with the knowledge & guidance shared by our dietetic working groups. We are looking for someone who can work as a specialist, autonomous dietitian. You should have strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills and embrace the challenge of service development. Main Duties of the Job
To provide a specialist Dietetic Therapy Service to patients of Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals NHS Trust. To provide specialist expert clinical support to junior staff and students. The post holder will demonstrate by example and have advanced communication skills, using them to motivate, develop, guide, and advance dietetic skills required by the team in order to provide a high-quality responsive dietetic service. To provide specialist assessment and management advice for patients whilst working closely with all members of the MDT. Accept clinical responsibility for and manage a caseload of complex cases using advanced knowledge, evidence-based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions as required. To take part in the planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of dietetic therapy services within the designated area, holding responsibility for defined projects, including the development of team outcome measures, risk assessment, documentation, and operational policies in conjunction with the team leaders. To assist in the meeting of Trust Objectives in relation to patient care. About Us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9,000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care. Job Responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for Full Details. Closing Date - 29-Dec-2024 Shortlisting Date 30-Dec-2024 Proposed Interview Date - TBC Person Specification
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A combination of sitting, standing, and walking at times carrying files, scales, or small items. Ability to comply with travel requirements of post. There is a frequent requirement for concentration (e.g., undertaking calculations) where the work pattern is predictable with few competing demands for attention. Frequent exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances in working with elderly, terminally ill, and patients with special needs. Professional in appearance and conduct. Skills and Abilities
Excellent communication skills, ability to share information at MDT case conference experience, able to deal with conflict resolution. Ability to work autonomously independently and with MDT. Time, prioritisation, and self-management skills. Awareness of up-to-date NHS issues, Clinical Governance, and its application within dietetics. Ability to manage change in a flexible, diplomatic, and positive manner. Maintain own clinical role and be aware of boundaries with other professionals. Have a wide range of good clinical reasoning skills, assessment and treatment skills, and be able to problem-solve and make decisions. Be able to be reflective and demonstrate good personal development of self and others. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and empathy in a variety of situations. Effective teaching and presentation skills. Knowledge and Experience
Evidence of clinical experience as a Dietitian in an acute hospital NHS environment. Experience in Nutrition Support in the hospital setting. Experience of managing complex nutrition support patients including parenteral nutrition. Membership/participant of BDA Special Interest Groups. Qualifications
Degree or equivalent in Nutrition & Dietetics. Current HCPC registration as a Dietitian. Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses/CPD in Nutrition Support (e.g., BDA Enteral & Parenteral Courses, PEN Group Clinical Update Course) in Adults or Paediatrics. Clinical Educators Course. 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. Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust £37,338 to £44,962 a year, per annum, pro rata.
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We have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual interested in further developing their dietetic skills in an acute adult hospital setting. You will be working in a busy acute hospital providing a specialist service across several wards and undertake patient group education. You will be joining our friendly and supportive team of Dietitians, dietetic assistants, and administrative staff, working across the hospital in the areas of respiratory medicine, cardiology, general medicine, and elderly care. The majority of treatment will be nutrition support, both oral and enteral, with opportunities to be involved in parenteral nutrition. We are committed to supporting the ongoing personal and professional development of our staff and offer excellent development opportunities. We are also involved in Student Training, offering Practice Placement opportunities from North West HEIs. We develop our workforce; here you can really grow with the knowledge & guidance shared by our dietetic working groups. We are looking for someone who can work as a specialist, autonomous dietitian. You should have strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills and embrace the challenge of service development. Main Duties of the Job
To provide a specialist Dietetic Therapy Service to patients of Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals NHS Trust. To provide specialist expert clinical support to junior staff and students. The post holder will demonstrate by example and have advanced communication skills, using them to motivate, develop, guide, and advance dietetic skills required by the team in order to provide a high-quality responsive dietetic service. To provide specialist assessment and management advice for patients whilst working closely with all members of the MDT. Accept clinical responsibility for and manage a caseload of complex cases using advanced knowledge, evidence-based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions as required. To take part in the planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of dietetic therapy services within the designated area, holding responsibility for defined projects, including the development of team outcome measures, risk assessment, documentation, and operational policies in conjunction with the team leaders. To assist in the meeting of Trust Objectives in relation to patient care. About Us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9,000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care. Job Responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for Full Details. Closing Date - 29-Dec-2024 Shortlisting Date 30-Dec-2024 Proposed Interview Date - TBC Person Specification
Other
A combination of sitting, standing, and walking at times carrying files, scales, or small items. Ability to comply with travel requirements of post. There is a frequent requirement for concentration (e.g., undertaking calculations) where the work pattern is predictable with few competing demands for attention. Frequent exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances in working with elderly, terminally ill, and patients with special needs. Professional in appearance and conduct. Skills and Abilities
Excellent communication skills, ability to share information at MDT case conference experience, able to deal with conflict resolution. Ability to work autonomously independently and with MDT. Time, prioritisation, and self-management skills. Awareness of up-to-date NHS issues, Clinical Governance, and its application within dietetics. Ability to manage change in a flexible, diplomatic, and positive manner. Maintain own clinical role and be aware of boundaries with other professionals. Have a wide range of good clinical reasoning skills, assessment and treatment skills, and be able to problem-solve and make decisions. Be able to be reflective and demonstrate good personal development of self and others. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and empathy in a variety of situations. Effective teaching and presentation skills. Knowledge and Experience
Evidence of clinical experience as a Dietitian in an acute hospital NHS environment. Experience in Nutrition Support in the hospital setting. Experience of managing complex nutrition support patients including parenteral nutrition. Membership/participant of BDA Special Interest Groups. Qualifications
Degree or equivalent in Nutrition & Dietetics. Current HCPC registration as a Dietitian. Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses/CPD in Nutrition Support (e.g., BDA Enteral & Parenteral Courses, PEN Group Clinical Update Course) in Adults or Paediatrics. Clinical Educators Course. 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. Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust £37,338 to £44,962 a year, per annum, pro rata.
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