Detailed Job Description and Main 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 Criteria
BSc (Hons) or postgraduate diploma in nutrition and dietetics Current Registration with the HCPC Evidence of ongoing CPD and relevant training courses Desirable Criteria
Member of BDA and/or appropriate specialist groups Knowledge
Essential Criteria
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 Criteria
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 Criteria
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 Criteria
Experience of working in a community setting Experience of MDT working Skills
Essential Criteria
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 New colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome here at Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. For our agenda for change staff, we offer a competitive benefits package with regular pay awards, annual leave of 27 days increasing to 33 days after 10 years and access to a competitive Pension Scheme to which both you and the Trust contribute. These terms and conditions are not applicable for Non-Executive positions. Alongside this there are extensive training development opportunities with paid mandatory training, a protected training budget for staff and support for flexible working. We have an on-site Occupational Health Service to support you at work and have fast track access to physio, counselling and complimentary therapies. At Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, we welcome applications from all candidates. To avoid disappointment, candidates wishing to apply for a role at the Trust who do not hold UK or Republic of Ireland citizenship and who would require a CoS from an employer, should carry out a self-assessment process to identify the likelihood of obtaining CoS by visiting
Work in the UK . Ordinarily, we accept online job applications only, however, as a part of reasonable adjustments, to meet different needs and requirements and ensure that applicants are able to give their best throughout the recruitment process, consideration will be given to a paper-based application, if requested. Please enquire with recruitment@tgh.nhs.uk or pick up an application template in person from our office. Further details regarding the post can be obtained by contacting a Recruiting Manager as per contact details below. How do you hear back from us?
We communicate via our trac.system account (@recruit.trac.jobs), please ensure that you regularly check your emails including junk/spam inbox, as your email provider's security settings may not recognise the sender as safe. The Trust is committed to making a difference to the environment. Our "Save Planet Tameside & Glossop" strategy means that we work towards protecting our natural environment and "green" workplace practices at all times. Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
Applicant Requirements
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. Application Numbers
The vacancy may close early if it attracts a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment. Documents to Download
Job Description and person spec (PDF, 216.6KB) Positive About Disability (PDF, 191.5KB) Hospital Site Map (JPG, 160.9KB) Trust's Values and Behaviours (PDF, 495.1KB)
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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 Criteria
BSc (Hons) or postgraduate diploma in nutrition and dietetics Current Registration with the HCPC Evidence of ongoing CPD and relevant training courses Desirable Criteria
Member of BDA and/or appropriate specialist groups Knowledge
Essential Criteria
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 Criteria
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 Criteria
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 Criteria
Experience of working in a community setting Experience of MDT working Skills
Essential Criteria
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 New colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome here at Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. For our agenda for change staff, we offer a competitive benefits package with regular pay awards, annual leave of 27 days increasing to 33 days after 10 years and access to a competitive Pension Scheme to which both you and the Trust contribute. These terms and conditions are not applicable for Non-Executive positions. Alongside this there are extensive training development opportunities with paid mandatory training, a protected training budget for staff and support for flexible working. We have an on-site Occupational Health Service to support you at work and have fast track access to physio, counselling and complimentary therapies. At Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, we welcome applications from all candidates. To avoid disappointment, candidates wishing to apply for a role at the Trust who do not hold UK or Republic of Ireland citizenship and who would require a CoS from an employer, should carry out a self-assessment process to identify the likelihood of obtaining CoS by visiting
Work in the UK . Ordinarily, we accept online job applications only, however, as a part of reasonable adjustments, to meet different needs and requirements and ensure that applicants are able to give their best throughout the recruitment process, consideration will be given to a paper-based application, if requested. Please enquire with recruitment@tgh.nhs.uk or pick up an application template in person from our office. Further details regarding the post can be obtained by contacting a Recruiting Manager as per contact details below. How do you hear back from us?
We communicate via our trac.system account (@recruit.trac.jobs), please ensure that you regularly check your emails including junk/spam inbox, as your email provider's security settings may not recognise the sender as safe. The Trust is committed to making a difference to the environment. Our "Save Planet Tameside & Glossop" strategy means that we work towards protecting our natural environment and "green" workplace practices at all times. Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
Applicant Requirements
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. Application Numbers
The vacancy may close early if it attracts a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment. Documents to Download
Job Description and person spec (PDF, 216.6KB) Positive About Disability (PDF, 191.5KB) Hospital Site Map (JPG, 160.9KB) Trust's Values and Behaviours (PDF, 495.1KB)
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