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We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Dietitian to work as part of a team delivering a specialist nutrition support dietetic service to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. You will be working closely with the Acute Dietetic leads and the wider MDT providing a specialist service to inpatients. There will be opportunity for some outpatient work with surgical/gastroenterology patients.
Specialist clinical skills, a highly professional attitude along with excellent communication skills, organizational skills and a caring and compassionate nature are essential for this post.
You would be part of a team of 13 registered Dietitians, 4 Dietetic Assistants and 3 secretarial support staff. The Department is based in the Acute Trust, providing the Dietetic service to this Trust and a clinical outreach service to West Norfolk and the adjacent part of Cambridgeshire.
Gastroenterology/surgery/artificial nutrition support experience is essential. There will be opportunity for training and development following successful recruitment to the post.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the dietetics team for adult patients working under the supervision of Band 7 Dietitians, you will provide a specialist dietetic service to complex medical and surgical inpatients. This will focus on inpatients requiring nutritional support, with reference to those with surgical and gastrointestinal conditions where dietetic intervention is appropriate. There will also be an opportunity to provide outpatient support for patients with surgical/gastrointestinal problems. You will deputise for Band 7 Dietitians as agreed and support Band 5 or 6 Dietitians and Dietetic Assistants. Lead on audit, development and writing of clinical policies in your area of work. Provide clinical supervision and guidance to junior members of staff. Take an active part in the education and training of all levels of health care professionals and medical staff. Provide expert Dietetic and nutritional advice to health care professionals, patient carers, and voluntary groups within and external to the organisation. Working for our organisation
There’s never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We’re working on a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we’ve ever undertaken. Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond. At The QEH, we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs. We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as ‘Good’, and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships. We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this exciting opportunity. Person specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or similar non-UK qualification. Dietitian registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Membership of relevant BDA Specialist Interest Group. Experience
Able to demonstrate a variety of dietetics experience. Experience of managing own caseload including the management of complex cases and able to support others in effectively managing their caseload. Experience of supervising and facilitating a supportive role with students on clinical placements and supervision of staff members. Experience of developing and delivering training. Can give examples of quality initiatives to improve the delivery of patient care and own involvement in specific initiatives. Experience of working within the areas of GI surgery, stroke and artificial nutrition support. Skills, abilities, and knowledge
Able to use behaviour change/motivational interviewing/advanced communication skills to support implementation of dietetic treatment plans. Excellent communication skills and able to communicate effectively with various groups of people including service users and health care professionals, both as individuals and in a group setting. Able to utilise a range of resources to enhance communication if required, e.g. use of an interpreter, visual aids. Able to work autonomously but also demonstrate a good understanding of teamwork and how this can be used to improve patient care. Can demonstrate confidence, leadership, and self-motivation. Uses analytical and problem-solving skills to apply to own practice. Completion of Behaviour Change Course for Dietitians. Has evidence of being involved in use of change management skills. Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the criteria specified in the person specification regardless of age, gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. Only those applicants who demonstrate in the application form how they meet the criteria in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who possess and can demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our core values (attached). Please be aware that if applying via NHS Jobs, your application will be imported into Trac. All subsequent information will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through NHS Jobs & we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent via NHS Jobs. By applying for this post you are agreeing to the transfer of information in the application form to Trac jobs & if you are offered a job your personal information will be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records (ESR) system. Please check your email account regularly for communication regarding this vacancy. We offer our staff a wide range of benefits and support including: Flexible working opportunities. Free counselling service. Access to Wagestream - an app-based service that provides instant earned wage access. Support and advice for staff affected by either Peri-Menopause or Menopause. Opportunity to join our Staff Networks which include: Armed Forces, REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Culture Heritage), Disability and LGBTQ+ networks. We are committed to being a menopause friendly employer. Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible. Admin & Clerical staff may be required to act as Loggists for a major incident. Everyone within the Trust has or will shortly need to have a minimum level of skill for computer literacy for their day-to-day work as we become more digitally mature. Therefore all staff should be computer literate. Team QEH are one of the most research-active organisations for our size in the UK, recruiting 2,188 in 20/21 and ranked 10/16 in the Eastern Region. We have a wide-ranging and diverse portfolio of clinical studies and also recognised as one of the fastest trusts in the country from set up to recruitment. Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
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As a member of the dietetics team for adult patients working under the supervision of Band 7 Dietitians, you will provide a specialist dietetic service to complex medical and surgical inpatients. This will focus on inpatients requiring nutritional support, with reference to those with surgical and gastrointestinal conditions where dietetic intervention is appropriate. There will also be an opportunity to provide outpatient support for patients with surgical/gastrointestinal problems. You will deputise for Band 7 Dietitians as agreed and support Band 5 or 6 Dietitians and Dietetic Assistants. Lead on audit, development and writing of clinical policies in your area of work. Provide clinical supervision and guidance to junior members of staff. Take an active part in the education and training of all levels of health care professionals and medical staff. Provide expert Dietetic and nutritional advice to health care professionals, patient carers, and voluntary groups within and external to the organisation. Working for our organisation
There’s never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We’re working on a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we’ve ever undertaken. Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond. At The QEH, we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs. We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as ‘Good’, and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships. We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this exciting opportunity. Person specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or similar non-UK qualification. Dietitian registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Membership of relevant BDA Specialist Interest Group. Experience
Able to demonstrate a variety of dietetics experience. Experience of managing own caseload including the management of complex cases and able to support others in effectively managing their caseload. Experience of supervising and facilitating a supportive role with students on clinical placements and supervision of staff members. Experience of developing and delivering training. Can give examples of quality initiatives to improve the delivery of patient care and own involvement in specific initiatives. Experience of working within the areas of GI surgery, stroke and artificial nutrition support. Skills, abilities, and knowledge
Able to use behaviour change/motivational interviewing/advanced communication skills to support implementation of dietetic treatment plans. Excellent communication skills and able to communicate effectively with various groups of people including service users and health care professionals, both as individuals and in a group setting. Able to utilise a range of resources to enhance communication if required, e.g. use of an interpreter, visual aids. Able to work autonomously but also demonstrate a good understanding of teamwork and how this can be used to improve patient care. Can demonstrate confidence, leadership, and self-motivation. Uses analytical and problem-solving skills to apply to own practice. Completion of Behaviour Change Course for Dietitians. Has evidence of being involved in use of change management skills. Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the criteria specified in the person specification regardless of age, gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. Only those applicants who demonstrate in the application form how they meet the criteria in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who possess and can demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our core values (attached). Please be aware that if applying via NHS Jobs, your application will be imported into Trac. All subsequent information will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through NHS Jobs & we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent via NHS Jobs. By applying for this post you are agreeing to the transfer of information in the application form to Trac jobs & if you are offered a job your personal information will be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records (ESR) system. Please check your email account regularly for communication regarding this vacancy. We offer our staff a wide range of benefits and support including: Flexible working opportunities. Free counselling service. Access to Wagestream - an app-based service that provides instant earned wage access. Support and advice for staff affected by either Peri-Menopause or Menopause. Opportunity to join our Staff Networks which include: Armed Forces, REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Culture Heritage), Disability and LGBTQ+ networks. We are committed to being a menopause friendly employer. Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible. Admin & Clerical staff may be required to act as Loggists for a major incident. Everyone within the Trust has or will shortly need to have a minimum level of skill for computer literacy for their day-to-day work as we become more digitally mature. Therefore all staff should be computer literate. Team QEH are one of the most research-active organisations for our size in the UK, recruiting 2,188 in 20/21 and ranked 10/16 in the Eastern Region. We have a wide-ranging and diverse portfolio of clinical studies and also recognised as one of the fastest trusts in the country from set up to recruitment. Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
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