Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pro rata/pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 03/02/2025 23:59
Interview date: 17/02/2025
Clinical Lead Dietitian - Critical Care
Band 7
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. Our fundamental
Values
of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity. Job overview
An exciting new role has been created within the nutrition support dietetic team at Royal Derby Hospital to support dietetic clinical leadership to the critical care service. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated dietitian with experience working in critical care who is looking to expand their own skills in critical care dietetics and service development. As clinical lead you will work closely with dietetic and multi professional colleagues across the Trust to ensure high quality, evidence based care is provided to patients. You will also be able to expand research and audit work with the service and have the opportunity to lead transformation and improvement projects and influence our service delivery. You will be part of a team of nutrition support specialist dietitians and will be expected to provide clinical supervision to the wider dietetic department in the area of nutrition support. Main duties of the job
You will be part of a supportive dietetic leadership team, including other clinical lead dietitians and a dietetic team lead, as well as dietetic operational leads. Applicants must be able to demonstrate strong communication and leadership capabilities, as well as the ability to work autonomously to assess and manage a caseload of patients. You need to be resilient and able to manage and prioritise your clinical caseload whilst supporting the work and development of the team. The nutrition support team also provide clinical inpatient services to stroke/neuro and nutrition team (parenteral nutrition). There will be an expectation to provide cover for these services when required. The department is well established in facilitating the training of dietetic students, including apprentice dietitians, and the dietetic workforce are involved in delivering a variety of education and training programmes for other health care professionals across the Trust, relating to nutritional care. Working for our organisation
In return we will offer: Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Education, Training and Qualifications & CPD Requirements
BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent Substantial recent post-registration dietetic experience in critical care Member of British Dietetic Association Management and Leadership training Experience & Knowledge
Able to demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of national issues in critical care medicine including national and international guidance Able to demonstrate expert skills in critical care dietetics, influencing multi-professional practice in this area. Extensive knowledge of clinical effectiveness and clinical evidence related to the application of critical care dietetics Extensive knowledge & application of professional ethics, notably working in a patient's best interest when there is a lack of capacity Previous experience of service development Skills and Ability
Able to demonstrate knowledge of medical diagnosis and surgical interventions within critical care Able to formulate best course of dietary treatment and other aspects of patient care Able to demonstrate understanding of service planning and the ability to identify areas for service improvement. Communication
Able to present information, e.g. research/ reports, using different approaches in different settings to large groups Maintains effective working relationships with other health professionals and the multidisciplinary team Recognised training in: Counselling skills, Behavioural change or Motivational interviewing techniques Our Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.
Follow us on Twitter @UHDBTrust or find us on Facebook & LinkedIn - UHDBTrust IMPORTANT INFORMATION If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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Band 7
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. Our fundamental
Values
of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity. Job overview
An exciting new role has been created within the nutrition support dietetic team at Royal Derby Hospital to support dietetic clinical leadership to the critical care service. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated dietitian with experience working in critical care who is looking to expand their own skills in critical care dietetics and service development. As clinical lead you will work closely with dietetic and multi professional colleagues across the Trust to ensure high quality, evidence based care is provided to patients. You will also be able to expand research and audit work with the service and have the opportunity to lead transformation and improvement projects and influence our service delivery. You will be part of a team of nutrition support specialist dietitians and will be expected to provide clinical supervision to the wider dietetic department in the area of nutrition support. Main duties of the job
You will be part of a supportive dietetic leadership team, including other clinical lead dietitians and a dietetic team lead, as well as dietetic operational leads. Applicants must be able to demonstrate strong communication and leadership capabilities, as well as the ability to work autonomously to assess and manage a caseload of patients. You need to be resilient and able to manage and prioritise your clinical caseload whilst supporting the work and development of the team. The nutrition support team also provide clinical inpatient services to stroke/neuro and nutrition team (parenteral nutrition). There will be an expectation to provide cover for these services when required. The department is well established in facilitating the training of dietetic students, including apprentice dietitians, and the dietetic workforce are involved in delivering a variety of education and training programmes for other health care professionals across the Trust, relating to nutritional care. Working for our organisation
In return we will offer: Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Education, Training and Qualifications & CPD Requirements
BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent Substantial recent post-registration dietetic experience in critical care Member of British Dietetic Association Management and Leadership training Experience & Knowledge
Able to demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of national issues in critical care medicine including national and international guidance Able to demonstrate expert skills in critical care dietetics, influencing multi-professional practice in this area. Extensive knowledge of clinical effectiveness and clinical evidence related to the application of critical care dietetics Extensive knowledge & application of professional ethics, notably working in a patient's best interest when there is a lack of capacity Previous experience of service development Skills and Ability
Able to demonstrate knowledge of medical diagnosis and surgical interventions within critical care Able to formulate best course of dietary treatment and other aspects of patient care Able to demonstrate understanding of service planning and the ability to identify areas for service improvement. Communication
Able to present information, e.g. research/ reports, using different approaches in different settings to large groups Maintains effective working relationships with other health professionals and the multidisciplinary team Recognised training in: Counselling skills, Behavioural change or Motivational interviewing techniques Our Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.
Follow us on Twitter @UHDBTrust or find us on Facebook & LinkedIn - UHDBTrust IMPORTANT INFORMATION If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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