BAND 6 DIETITIAN
Full time | Part time | Permanent
We are a small and friendly team that includes a range of dietitians from senior to newly qualified, dietetic assistants and secretarial support. Professional development is encouraged and supported through supervision and objective setting. You will be allocated time for studying and shadowing experienced senior dietitians.
We are a department inclusive of dietitians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and assistants so we are truly integrated and have great relationships between the different disciplines and teams.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and proactive dietitian, with good clinical knowledge, communication and team working skills. This could be a great opportunity to continue to develop your current skills. The post-holder will be responsible for covering outpatient clinics which will be comprised of patients with a range of conditions including IBD, type 2 diabetes, coeliac disease, weight management, nutrition support, irritable bowel syndrome, neurological conditions and lipid modification. You will provide cover to a range of wards including stroke, surgical, orthopaedic, respiratory, cardiology and care of the elderly. Further to your clinical roles you will be expected to provide support during events such as Nutrition and Hydration Week and Dietitians' Week.
All dietitians are actively involved in student training and host training to placement students from The University of Hertfordshire. You will be actively involved in these training programmes and in the development, implementation and audit of patient care practices as part of clinical governance. There will also be opportunities to develop supervisory skills through mentoring junior members of the team.
About us
The James Paget is a vibrant university hospital providing the best possible care to the people of east Norfolk and north Suffolk. The hospital is situated on the Norfolk coast, close to sandy beaches, open countryside and the beautiful Norfolk Broads. The local area provides a wide range of affordable accommodation making this an attractive place to live. We are the largest local employer in the area. Onsite parking is available.
The Integrated Therapy Department is positive and forward thinking, always striving to improve services. Our links with the Research Department is growing with joint projects being worked on.
Personal and professional development is key. We are developing our Research and Innovation Strategy in line with the national AHP Strategy. We will support you in achieving your career goals through our well-structured supervision and appraisal system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
Postgraduate Diploma/Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics Current Health and Care Professions Council registration CPD record should include evidence of in-service training and reflections of learning
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Band 5 experience in a range of clinical areas within the NHS Experience of enteral feeding Evidence of acting in a supervisory manner, providing specialist guidance, training to other staff or students Experience of working with a range of professionals within multidisciplinary teams Awareness of relevant professional practice, new research and guidelines
Skills, Abilities and Competencies
Essential
Competent to convey highly complex information in an understandable way Communication skills including empathy, assertiveness and negotiation skills Ability to build good rapport with a wide variety of people Ability to prioritise and organise workload and support others with this Ability to act as a confident and autonomous practitioner with minimum supervision Ability to work proactively under pressure and work flexibly Forward thinking, able to problem solve with positive approach Commitment to engage in CPD and appraisal system Basic IT skills
Other
Essential
Professional demeanour and appearance Evidence of interest/motivation for a Band 6 role
Employer details
Employer name
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
James Paget University Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston
NR31 6LA
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Full time | Part time | Permanent
We are a small and friendly team that includes a range of dietitians from senior to newly qualified, dietetic assistants and secretarial support. Professional development is encouraged and supported through supervision and objective setting. You will be allocated time for studying and shadowing experienced senior dietitians.
We are a department inclusive of dietitians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and assistants so we are truly integrated and have great relationships between the different disciplines and teams.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and proactive dietitian, with good clinical knowledge, communication and team working skills. This could be a great opportunity to continue to develop your current skills. The post-holder will be responsible for covering outpatient clinics which will be comprised of patients with a range of conditions including IBD, type 2 diabetes, coeliac disease, weight management, nutrition support, irritable bowel syndrome, neurological conditions and lipid modification. You will provide cover to a range of wards including stroke, surgical, orthopaedic, respiratory, cardiology and care of the elderly. Further to your clinical roles you will be expected to provide support during events such as Nutrition and Hydration Week and Dietitians' Week.
All dietitians are actively involved in student training and host training to placement students from The University of Hertfordshire. You will be actively involved in these training programmes and in the development, implementation and audit of patient care practices as part of clinical governance. There will also be opportunities to develop supervisory skills through mentoring junior members of the team.
About us
The James Paget is a vibrant university hospital providing the best possible care to the people of east Norfolk and north Suffolk. The hospital is situated on the Norfolk coast, close to sandy beaches, open countryside and the beautiful Norfolk Broads. The local area provides a wide range of affordable accommodation making this an attractive place to live. We are the largest local employer in the area. Onsite parking is available.
The Integrated Therapy Department is positive and forward thinking, always striving to improve services. Our links with the Research Department is growing with joint projects being worked on.
Personal and professional development is key. We are developing our Research and Innovation Strategy in line with the national AHP Strategy. We will support you in achieving your career goals through our well-structured supervision and appraisal system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
Postgraduate Diploma/Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics Current Health and Care Professions Council registration CPD record should include evidence of in-service training and reflections of learning
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Band 5 experience in a range of clinical areas within the NHS Experience of enteral feeding Evidence of acting in a supervisory manner, providing specialist guidance, training to other staff or students Experience of working with a range of professionals within multidisciplinary teams Awareness of relevant professional practice, new research and guidelines
Skills, Abilities and Competencies
Essential
Competent to convey highly complex information in an understandable way Communication skills including empathy, assertiveness and negotiation skills Ability to build good rapport with a wide variety of people Ability to prioritise and organise workload and support others with this Ability to act as a confident and autonomous practitioner with minimum supervision Ability to work proactively under pressure and work flexibly Forward thinking, able to problem solve with positive approach Commitment to engage in CPD and appraisal system Basic IT skills
Other
Essential
Professional demeanour and appearance Evidence of interest/motivation for a Band 6 role
Employer details
Employer name
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
James Paget University Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston
NR31 6LA
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
