Band 5 Dietitian

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

West Midlands

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 39,000

Full time

9 hours ago

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Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 5 Dietitian across multiple teams in an acute hospital setting. The role offers a varied caseload with opportunities for development in oncology, renal, diabetes, cognitive and community nutrition support.

We welcome preceptees and newly qualified practitioners, with a dedicated mentor and a structured preceptorship. Both full-time and part-time hours are considered, with a commitment to a seven-day service.

Qualifications

Dietitian with qualification in Nutrition & Dietetics (BSc, PG diploma or MSc).
Registration as Dietitian with HCPC and UK professional registration.
Good level of written or spoken English.
Evidence of CPD.

Responsibilities

Provide high quality dietetic care within a multidisciplinary team.
Work across acute hospital services and discharge planning.
Utilise electronic documentation systems for patient care.
Support service improvement and maintain a seven day therapy service.
Be flexible to cover caseload across hospital sites.

Skills

Good English (written/spoken)

CPD

Education

Dietitian with Nutrition & Dietetics qualification (BSc/PG Dip/MSc)

HCPC registration as Dietitian

UK professional registration

Job description

Job Summary

Are you an enthusiastic dietitian looking for an exciting, varied role within an acute hospital setting, we have both permanent and 12 month Fixed Term vacancies available

Job Summary

Are you an enthusiastic dietitian looking for an exciting, varied role within an acute hospital setting, we have both permanent and 12 month Fixed Term vacancies available
Whether you're newly qualified, finishing your degree, or looking for a new challenge this post will suit a dynamic band 5 Dietitian looking to experience a varied caseload within a supportive and friendly team.
We have job opportunities across teams who cover: Acute Medicine; Healthcare of Older People and Stroke; Surgery and Specialist Medicine which includes Infectious Disease and Respiratory. Each of these teams have Band 6's and Band 7's to be able to provide clinical supervision, support and guidance.
We are part of a large friendly department with opportunities to complete attachments in a number of specialist dietetic areas including oncology, renal, HIV, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, weight management and bariatrics, gastroenterology, paediatrics and community nutrition support.
Alongside the senior colleagues within our teams we also have a wealth of specialist dietetic staff across our department to be able to provide support as you build your clinical knowledge. All of our newly qualified starters are enrolled on our preceptorship programme and have a designated mentor. This ensures clinical and professional support is available as you start your dietetic career and we welcome you into our department.
This post is a great platform on which to start or continue to build your dietetic career!

Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required

You will be part of a supportive, forward thinking team of Dietitians and Assistant Practitioners who are enthusiastic about providing high quality dietetic care and are working on a range of service improvement projects to maximise effectiveness. We are focused on delivering the highest quality care to our patients, both in the hospital setting and on discharge. You will be confident in working within a variety of multidisciplinary teams and advocating for the best nutritional care for the patient. Our Trust uses electronic documentation systems to help facilitate efficient working in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills are required.
Whilst a car is not essential flexibility is required in order to facilitate cover for the caseload across our hospital sites.
The Trust is committed to providing a 7 day therapy service with participation in bank holiday cover for dietetics.
The Trust is a multi-site organisation, you may be required to work at any of the Trust sites and you may need to change your normal place of work, either temporarily or on a permanent basis, as a result of development or reorganisation of Trust services.
We would support applicants looking for part time or full time hours.
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and enforces a no smoking policy.

About Us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job Description

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

Dietitian with qualification in Nutrition & Dietetics (BSc, PG diploma or MSc)
Registration as Dietitian with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Good level of written or spoken English
Evidence of CPD

Desirable

Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA)
Member of relevant specialist interest groups (BDA or other)
Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA)
Member of relevant specialist interest groups (BDA or other)

Experience

Essential

Will have had relevant clinical experience as part of undergraduate training
Sound knowledge of Clinical Dietetics
Knowledge of different types of nutritional support
Demonstrates interest/enthusiasm in relevant clinical areas
Demonstrates an understanding of audit, clinical effectiveness and its importance in the provision of a quality service
Demonstrates an awareness of local needs e.g. ethnic minority and low income groups

Desirable

May have worked for another trust with a broad range of general experience
Post-graduate experience relevant to post
Evidence of relevant continued professional development

Additional Criteria

Essential

Reliable, conscientious and flexible
Team player
Able to prioritise and manage own workload
Able to work with minimal supervision
Able to achieve deadlines
Ability to work flexibly as per the requirements of the post
Able to meet the travel requirements of the post i.e. off- site travel e.g. for home visits or frequent travel between sites where required for the role
Enthusiasm and commitment to train student dietitians and others
Commitment to CPD
Enthusiasm and motivation to work at UHB
Demonstrates the Trust values of Kind, Connected & Bold

Desirable

Car driver

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32073.00 to £39043.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time