An exciting opportunity has arisen for a substantive band 6 Dietitian to join the LYPFT Learning Disability (LD) Service. We are looking for a dynamic Dietitian, keen to work with learning disabled adults who require specialist health support due to complex physical, sensory, communication and behavioral impairments.
We would welcome applications from suitably experienced dietitians including band 5's who are ready for a step up into a band 6 position or existing band 6's who would like to experience a new clinical area. The successful candidate will receive support from the Clinical Lead Dietitian and work alongside experienced Dietetic Associate Practitioners.
The successful candidate will be based within the West and South team of our Community Learning Disability Teams (CLDT). You will be a key member of the team working within a diverse and forward-thinking MDT which includes the following professionals: Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Nurses, Psychologists, Psychiatrists and Support Workers.
Main duties of the job You will manage your own caseload which will include service users with a range of dietetic needs including weight management, diabetes, nutrition support and enteral feeding. You will also work closely with a range of health and social care partners, including the private and voluntary sectors, and adult social care. You will have the opportunity to deliver training and education sessions for service users, carers, families and other healthcare professionals as part of your role. There will also be opportunities for service development within the team and Trust wide.
You will be joining an innovative and growing Trust wide dietetic community of 28 Dietitians, Dietetic Associate Practitioners and Dietetic Assistants. As part of your role you will have regular clinical and management supervision, attend local AHP Forums, monthly Trust wide dietetic meetings and have access to peer support alongside other development opportunities.
If you are a Dietitian interested in supporting people under a holistic health and social model of care, working closely with the MDT to advocate the physical health needs of a complex client group, this could be the post for you.
About us The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country.
Job responsibilities Please refer to job description for full details regarding job role. To work as a member of a multi-disciplinary Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT), offering a comprehensive service to service users who require specialist health interventions. To plan, justify and be responsible for the delivery of specialised dietary advice to service users and their families/ carers for LD services.
The LD service has clear clinical governance pathways and supports professional and service development. As a band 6 there is an expectation that you will contribute to service development, service projects and task groups as well as providing supervision to others.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential MSc/Degree/post graduate diploma or equivalent in Dietetics and be HCPC registered.
Knowledge Essential Experience of supporting adults or children with long term complex health issues. Clear vision of role/commitment to the community learning disability specialism.
Skills Essential Competent IT and written skills. Must be a driver with access to a vehicle for community visits.
Employer details Employer name Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address St Marys Hospital Leeds LS12 3QE
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We would welcome applications from suitably experienced dietitians including band 5's who are ready for a step up into a band 6 position or existing band 6's who would like to experience a new clinical area. The successful candidate will receive support from the Clinical Lead Dietitian and work alongside experienced Dietetic Associate Practitioners.
The successful candidate will be based within the West and South team of our Community Learning Disability Teams (CLDT). You will be a key member of the team working within a diverse and forward-thinking MDT which includes the following professionals: Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Nurses, Psychologists, Psychiatrists and Support Workers.
Main duties of the job You will manage your own caseload which will include service users with a range of dietetic needs including weight management, diabetes, nutrition support and enteral feeding. You will also work closely with a range of health and social care partners, including the private and voluntary sectors, and adult social care. You will have the opportunity to deliver training and education sessions for service users, carers, families and other healthcare professionals as part of your role. There will also be opportunities for service development within the team and Trust wide.
You will be joining an innovative and growing Trust wide dietetic community of 28 Dietitians, Dietetic Associate Practitioners and Dietetic Assistants. As part of your role you will have regular clinical and management supervision, attend local AHP Forums, monthly Trust wide dietetic meetings and have access to peer support alongside other development opportunities.
If you are a Dietitian interested in supporting people under a holistic health and social model of care, working closely with the MDT to advocate the physical health needs of a complex client group, this could be the post for you.
About us The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country.
Job responsibilities Please refer to job description for full details regarding job role. To work as a member of a multi-disciplinary Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT), offering a comprehensive service to service users who require specialist health interventions. To plan, justify and be responsible for the delivery of specialised dietary advice to service users and their families/ carers for LD services.
The LD service has clear clinical governance pathways and supports professional and service development. As a band 6 there is an expectation that you will contribute to service development, service projects and task groups as well as providing supervision to others.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential MSc/Degree/post graduate diploma or equivalent in Dietetics and be HCPC registered.
Knowledge Essential Experience of supporting adults or children with long term complex health issues. Clear vision of role/commitment to the community learning disability specialism.
Skills Essential Competent IT and written skills. Must be a driver with access to a vehicle for community visits.
Employer details Employer name Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address St Marys Hospital Leeds LS12 3QE
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
