Clinical Community Dietitian
Band 6 - 30 hours - Permanent position
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Dietitian to join our friendly team of Community Dietitians. This is an excellent opportunity for a Band 5 Dietitian wanting to progress into a band 6 role or for an existing band 6 wishing to gain experience in new areas. We would consider this as a development post for a Band 5 to progress to Band 6 on completion of certain competencies.
The post will suit a dietitian who thrives on variety and wishes to experience patient care in a range of different settings (clinics/home visits/care homes and intermediate care).
You will maintain skills in a range of clinical areas including nutrition support, gastroenterology, liver and pancreatic conditions, diabetes, and other long-term conditions and have a keen interest in nutrition support and tube feeding.
You will carry out an urgent telephone assessment clinic for prioritized patients and enjoy managing patients holistically in their community setting, liaising with acute dietitians, tertiary centers, and other health professionals as needed.
You will be an excellent communicator enjoying 1-1 consultations and telephone consultations and enjoy working with other professionals on the inpatient intermediate care unit.
Quality improvement initiatives are welcomed in the department. You would be encouraged and supported in considering improved and more effective ways of working.
Main Duties of the Job This position requires the post holder to be able to travel (often at short notice) and carry bulky and/or heavy equipment between clinical and non-clinical environments and bases, including patient's homes, primary care facilities, office spaces, and residential/nursing homes, so access to reliable transport is essential. The post holder will be expected to complete 7 consultation contacts a day, at separate addresses, to maintain provision of our services. The post holder will provide Dietetic treatment for adults based in community settings. The service will be provided in a range of locations including clinics, patients' own homes, care homes, and the intermediate care unit if needed. You will be interested in a wide range of conditions and maintaining broad dietetic skills and will enjoy working both with patients and other health professionals attending MDTs where needed. You will be interested in supporting patients needing nutritional support e.g., cancer patients, patients with neurological conditions including some tube feeding patients and will carry out telephone assessments on urgent patients to avoid delay. You will be involved in appropriate prescribing initiatives, taking the lead and liaising with medicines management if appropriate. You will be involved in the training of student dietitians during their placements.
About Us Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners. We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate: Safety Care Respect Communication Learning We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people. Benefits include flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job Responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) or post-graduate diploma in nutrition and dietetics Current Registration with the HCPC Evidence of ongoing CPD and relevant training courses
Desirable Member of BDA and/or appropriate specialist groups
Knowledge Essential Good knowledge of the dietetic treatment of a range of conditions Good knowledge of both oral nutritional support and tube feeding Knowledge of relevant clinical guidelines Good clinical reasoning skills to underpin dietetic assessments including the ability to assess a situation holistically
Desirable Knowledge on the ACBS criteria for prescribing nutritional supplements and ability to apply reasoning and judgement in their use Knowledge of dietetic diagnosis (PASS statements) and outcome measures
Experience Essential Experience working with patients with a range of clinical conditions including oral nutritional support and tube feeding Experience working with patients with long-term or degenerative conditions Practical experience in the NHS or similar environment
Desirable Experience of working in a community setting Experience of MDT working
Skills Essential Ability to travel to various locations between Tameside and Glossop Good communication and listening skills and an ability to offer empathy Able to prioritise work, manage own caseload and be flexible around service need. Working under pressure where needed. Provides safe care by working within professional and personal boundaries Flexible attitude and able to work independently and as part of a team
Employer Details Employer Name Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address Selbourne House Union Street, Hyde Greater Manchester (Hyde) SK14 1NG Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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Main Duties of the Job This position requires the post holder to be able to travel (often at short notice) and carry bulky and/or heavy equipment between clinical and non-clinical environments and bases, including patient's homes, primary care facilities, office spaces, and residential/nursing homes, so access to reliable transport is essential. The post holder will be expected to complete 7 consultation contacts a day, at separate addresses, to maintain provision of our services. The post holder will provide Dietetic treatment for adults based in community settings. The service will be provided in a range of locations including clinics, patients' own homes, care homes, and the intermediate care unit if needed. You will be interested in a wide range of conditions and maintaining broad dietetic skills and will enjoy working both with patients and other health professionals attending MDTs where needed. You will be interested in supporting patients needing nutritional support e.g., cancer patients, patients with neurological conditions including some tube feeding patients and will carry out telephone assessments on urgent patients to avoid delay. You will be involved in appropriate prescribing initiatives, taking the lead and liaising with medicines management if appropriate. You will be involved in the training of student dietitians during their placements.
About Us Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners. We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate: Safety Care Respect Communication Learning We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people. Benefits include flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job Responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) or post-graduate diploma in nutrition and dietetics Current Registration with the HCPC Evidence of ongoing CPD and relevant training courses
Desirable Member of BDA and/or appropriate specialist groups
Knowledge Essential Good knowledge of the dietetic treatment of a range of conditions Good knowledge of both oral nutritional support and tube feeding Knowledge of relevant clinical guidelines Good clinical reasoning skills to underpin dietetic assessments including the ability to assess a situation holistically
Desirable Knowledge on the ACBS criteria for prescribing nutritional supplements and ability to apply reasoning and judgement in their use Knowledge of dietetic diagnosis (PASS statements) and outcome measures
Experience Essential Experience working with patients with a range of clinical conditions including oral nutritional support and tube feeding Experience working with patients with long-term or degenerative conditions Practical experience in the NHS or similar environment
Desirable Experience of working in a community setting Experience of MDT working
Skills Essential Ability to travel to various locations between Tameside and Glossop Good communication and listening skills and an ability to offer empathy Able to prioritise work, manage own caseload and be flexible around service need. Working under pressure where needed. Provides safe care by working within professional and personal boundaries Flexible attitude and able to work independently and as part of a team
Employer Details Employer Name Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address Selbourne House Union Street, Hyde Greater Manchester (Hyde) SK14 1NG Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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