We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated band 5 dietitian to join our team of dietitians, nutrition nurses and dietetic assistants at Hereford County Hospital.
This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified dietitian or a band 5 looking to consolidate experience.
Main duties of the job You will have a caseload of nutrition support inpatients and also manage these patients in outpatient clinics. You will support diabetes group education and teaching to other health professionals.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to audit, service development projects and student training.
You will also have the opportunity to take part in our clinical attachment programme to gain experience in specialist areas such as: diabetes, oncology, HEF, renal, paediatrics.
You will be supported in your role by our Nutrition Support Team Leader and the wider dietetic team.
About us Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
We are a progressive and forward-looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential.
Our values - Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time. Job description Job responsibilities Further details of the role can be found in the Job description and person specification.
For more information or an informal chat about the role contact:
Sarah Seed Clinical Manager Dietetics or Allie McClintock Nutrition support team lead on 01432 364221.
Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential
BSc/MSc/PGDip in Nutrition and Dietetics & Current HCPC registration BDA Member
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Essential
Working knowledge of common clinical conditions and best dietetic management Able to communicate with clients using dietary counselling, motivational and negotiation skills Able to analyse information and to make judgements on dietetic issues. Able to be flexible and adaptable in terms of working hours and work location. Able to demonstrate good written and oral communication skills with people from a variety of backgrounds, without risk of misunderstanding. Able to plan and prioritise own caseload using time management skills. Presentation and teaching skills
Personal Attributes Essential
Ability to work as part of a team Evidence of ability to use initiative but recognise limitations and seek help when necessary. Committed to personal and professional development Interest in training student dietitians
Other Essential
Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of post
Employer details Employer name Wye Valley NHS Trust
Address Hereford County Hospital Union Walk Hereford HR1 2ER
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
229-IC-6936342
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This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified dietitian or a band 5 looking to consolidate experience.
Main duties of the job You will have a caseload of nutrition support inpatients and also manage these patients in outpatient clinics. You will support diabetes group education and teaching to other health professionals.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to audit, service development projects and student training.
You will also have the opportunity to take part in our clinical attachment programme to gain experience in specialist areas such as: diabetes, oncology, HEF, renal, paediatrics.
You will be supported in your role by our Nutrition Support Team Leader and the wider dietetic team.
About us Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
We are a progressive and forward-looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential.
Our values - Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time. Job description Job responsibilities Further details of the role can be found in the Job description and person specification.
For more information or an informal chat about the role contact:
Sarah Seed Clinical Manager Dietetics or Allie McClintock Nutrition support team lead on 01432 364221.
Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential
BSc/MSc/PGDip in Nutrition and Dietetics & Current HCPC registration BDA Member
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Essential
Working knowledge of common clinical conditions and best dietetic management Able to communicate with clients using dietary counselling, motivational and negotiation skills Able to analyse information and to make judgements on dietetic issues. Able to be flexible and adaptable in terms of working hours and work location. Able to demonstrate good written and oral communication skills with people from a variety of backgrounds, without risk of misunderstanding. Able to plan and prioritise own caseload using time management skills. Presentation and teaching skills
Personal Attributes Essential
Ability to work as part of a team Evidence of ability to use initiative but recognise limitations and seek help when necessary. Committed to personal and professional development Interest in training student dietitians
Other Essential
Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of post
Employer details Employer name Wye Valley NHS Trust
Address Hereford County Hospital Union Walk Hereford HR1 2ER
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
229-IC-6936342
#J-18808-Ljbffr
