Main area: Dietitian Grade Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Part time
37.5 hours per week (up to 37.5 hours per week) Job ref: 419-6770635-D-MY-A
Site: York Hospital
Town: York
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum/pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 29/01/2025 23:59
Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders).
Our Values
We are KIND We are OPEN We pursue EXCELLENCE We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population. Job overview
Band 5 post Hours: up to 37.5 hours per week Are you interested in renal dietetics? Are you looking to start or progress your career as a Band 5 Dietitian, in a supportive department which emphasises clinical supervision and peer support, as well as learning and development across the Four Pillars of Practice? This may be the post for you! An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and supportive renal team based at York Hospital. You will be joining a forward-thinking department of over 30 Dietitians at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust which is valued and respected throughout the Trust and the renal multidisciplinary team. You will mainly be working within York Hospital; however, there will also be the opportunity to work cross-site, including at Scarborough Hospital and renal units at Harrogate, Easingwold, and Selby.
The ability to transport yourself and equipment across the locality during the course of a normal working day is required for this post. The department places a strong emphasis on clinical and peer support and clinical supervision, and has a well-established programme facilitating the training of Dietetic students on the three clinical placements included within their training. We are also involved in delivering a variety of rolling training programmes for other healthcare professionals across the Trust, relating to nutritional care. Main duties of the job
We will support you to develop skills across inpatients and outpatients including clinics and group education. If you are a newly qualified Dietitian in your first year of practice, we have a Preceptorship programme to help support the development of your skills and confidence as an autonomous practitioner. You will have the opportunity to work with experienced Dietitians and the Advanced Clinical Specialist Dietitian for renal, as well as within the renal multi-professional team. You will also work alongside other Band 5 Dietitians, Dietetic Support Workers, and Assistant Practitioners, to provide inpatient services across other areas, including General Medicine, Stroke, Gastroenterology, Care of the Elderly, and Cancer. Within the acute setting, in addition to oral nutrition support, you will be able to develop clinical skills working with patients requiring enteral tube feeding and parenteral nutrition. Outpatient clinic work will include interventions for the management of those with reduced kidney function (General Nephrology) and those with urological conditions. The successful candidate will be involved in these important aspects of supporting the learning and development of others. Working for our organisation
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard-to-fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema, and finance from a range of providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are proud to offer our Multi-Professional Preceptorship Programme to all newly registered practitioners. This is a wonderful opportunity to welcome you into your new teams and our Trust, providing you with support and guidance as you develop in confidence and competence whilst transitioning from student to autonomous professional. Preceptorship lasts 12 months and you will be assigned a preceptee who will support, coach, mentor, and guide you through regular meetings, alongside a programme of structured learning. A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Person specification
Qualifications / Training
Evidence of relevant CPD activities Evidence of postgraduate training within dietetics Experience and Knowledge
Evidence of knowledge relevant to role, including the management of a range of conditions Willingness to acquire additional knowledge through formal and informal clinical supervision Evidence of ability to manage clinical presentations Experience in assessment and provision of dietetic equipment Experience in delivering clinical treatment within dietetics Awareness of current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice Knowledge of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment Developed clinical skills within relevant area Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within dietetics Delivery of relevant audit projects Skills and Attributes
Ability to organise and prioritise Ability to demonstrate appropriate engagement with others and understanding of the impact of good and poor communication Ability to work as an effective member of multidisciplinary team Ability to present information, written and verbally in a clear and logical manner Ability to use different communication methods and styles Evidence of personal development Aptitude & Personal Qualities
Flexible & adaptable Ability to work as a team Values, Drivers & Motivators
Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours DBS Checks Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary either in 1 payment or over a six-month period once you start employment. By applying you are agreeing to this undertaking. If you are successful you will be asked to confirm if you wish to pay in one amount or in instalments. The charges are currently £27.38 for a standard check and £55.38 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for. Please note that Volunteers and Bank only staff will not be charged. The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) offers a confidential checking service for transgender applicants in accordance with the Gender Recognition Act 2004. This is known as the sensitive applications route, and is available for all levels of DBS check - basic, standard, and enhanced. The sensitive applications route gives transgender applicants the choice not to have any gender or name information disclosed on their DBS certificate that could reveal their previous identity. To contact the sensitive applications team, please telephone 0300 106 1452 or email sensitive@dbs.gov.uk. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Please note, the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills. You will be required to acknowledge that you are aware of this before submitting your application. Agile and Flexible Working We are committed to helping all staff balance their work with other commitments and have recently launched our new Agile and Flexible Working policy to support this, entitling all staff to request flexible working from day one – for all posts. We encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) All our employees have access to a free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service. Our EAP is available 24/7, 365 days a year. A bit more about us and the surrounding area York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated in a fantastic part of the country that is home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York - consistently voted one of the best places to live in the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of acute hospital and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire, and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles. Our annual turnover is approaching £0.5bn. We manage eight hospital sites and have a workforce of around 10,000 staff working across our hospitals and in the community. Sponsorship If you require sponsorship
to work in the UK, check you are eligible under the UKVI points-based system online. Not all jobs we advertise are eligible for sponsorship. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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We are KIND We are OPEN We pursue EXCELLENCE We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population. Job overview
Band 5 post Hours: up to 37.5 hours per week Are you interested in renal dietetics? Are you looking to start or progress your career as a Band 5 Dietitian, in a supportive department which emphasises clinical supervision and peer support, as well as learning and development across the Four Pillars of Practice? This may be the post for you! An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and supportive renal team based at York Hospital. You will be joining a forward-thinking department of over 30 Dietitians at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust which is valued and respected throughout the Trust and the renal multidisciplinary team. You will mainly be working within York Hospital; however, there will also be the opportunity to work cross-site, including at Scarborough Hospital and renal units at Harrogate, Easingwold, and Selby.
The ability to transport yourself and equipment across the locality during the course of a normal working day is required for this post. The department places a strong emphasis on clinical and peer support and clinical supervision, and has a well-established programme facilitating the training of Dietetic students on the three clinical placements included within their training. We are also involved in delivering a variety of rolling training programmes for other healthcare professionals across the Trust, relating to nutritional care. Main duties of the job
We will support you to develop skills across inpatients and outpatients including clinics and group education. If you are a newly qualified Dietitian in your first year of practice, we have a Preceptorship programme to help support the development of your skills and confidence as an autonomous practitioner. You will have the opportunity to work with experienced Dietitians and the Advanced Clinical Specialist Dietitian for renal, as well as within the renal multi-professional team. You will also work alongside other Band 5 Dietitians, Dietetic Support Workers, and Assistant Practitioners, to provide inpatient services across other areas, including General Medicine, Stroke, Gastroenterology, Care of the Elderly, and Cancer. Within the acute setting, in addition to oral nutrition support, you will be able to develop clinical skills working with patients requiring enteral tube feeding and parenteral nutrition. Outpatient clinic work will include interventions for the management of those with reduced kidney function (General Nephrology) and those with urological conditions. The successful candidate will be involved in these important aspects of supporting the learning and development of others. Working for our organisation
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard-to-fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema, and finance from a range of providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are proud to offer our Multi-Professional Preceptorship Programme to all newly registered practitioners. This is a wonderful opportunity to welcome you into your new teams and our Trust, providing you with support and guidance as you develop in confidence and competence whilst transitioning from student to autonomous professional. Preceptorship lasts 12 months and you will be assigned a preceptee who will support, coach, mentor, and guide you through regular meetings, alongside a programme of structured learning. A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Person specification
Qualifications / Training
Evidence of relevant CPD activities Evidence of postgraduate training within dietetics Experience and Knowledge
Evidence of knowledge relevant to role, including the management of a range of conditions Willingness to acquire additional knowledge through formal and informal clinical supervision Evidence of ability to manage clinical presentations Experience in assessment and provision of dietetic equipment Experience in delivering clinical treatment within dietetics Awareness of current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice Knowledge of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment Developed clinical skills within relevant area Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within dietetics Delivery of relevant audit projects Skills and Attributes
Ability to organise and prioritise Ability to demonstrate appropriate engagement with others and understanding of the impact of good and poor communication Ability to work as an effective member of multidisciplinary team Ability to present information, written and verbally in a clear and logical manner Ability to use different communication methods and styles Evidence of personal development Aptitude & Personal Qualities
Flexible & adaptable Ability to work as a team Values, Drivers & Motivators
Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours DBS Checks Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary either in 1 payment or over a six-month period once you start employment. By applying you are agreeing to this undertaking. If you are successful you will be asked to confirm if you wish to pay in one amount or in instalments. The charges are currently £27.38 for a standard check and £55.38 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for. Please note that Volunteers and Bank only staff will not be charged. The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) offers a confidential checking service for transgender applicants in accordance with the Gender Recognition Act 2004. This is known as the sensitive applications route, and is available for all levels of DBS check - basic, standard, and enhanced. The sensitive applications route gives transgender applicants the choice not to have any gender or name information disclosed on their DBS certificate that could reveal their previous identity. To contact the sensitive applications team, please telephone 0300 106 1452 or email sensitive@dbs.gov.uk. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Please note, the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills. You will be required to acknowledge that you are aware of this before submitting your application. Agile and Flexible Working We are committed to helping all staff balance their work with other commitments and have recently launched our new Agile and Flexible Working policy to support this, entitling all staff to request flexible working from day one – for all posts. We encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) All our employees have access to a free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service. Our EAP is available 24/7, 365 days a year. A bit more about us and the surrounding area York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated in a fantastic part of the country that is home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York - consistently voted one of the best places to live in the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of acute hospital and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire, and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles. Our annual turnover is approaching £0.5bn. We manage eight hospital sites and have a workforce of around 10,000 staff working across our hospitals and in the community. Sponsorship If you require sponsorship
to work in the UK, check you are eligible under the UKVI points-based system online. Not all jobs we advertise are eligible for sponsorship. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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