Dietitian

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Rotational Band 5 Dietitian in Plymouth. The successful candidate will work full-time alongside multi-disciplinary teams within various specialties including oncology and paediatrics. Responsibilities include providing dietetic services, training staff and students, and engaging in departmental activities. This role offers development opportunities in a collaborative environment, emphasizing an evidence-based approach to patient care. Internal staff and those with relevant experience will be given preference.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of anthropometry, biochemistry, pharmacology for full nutrition assessment.
• Competence in calculating basic nutritional requirements.
• Demonstrable experience in audits, research, and continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of dietetic service to patients through assessment and planning.
• Participate in the teaching and training of other health care professionals.
• Contribute to the delivery of a Trust-wide dietetic service.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to manage a defined clinical caseload

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Education

HCPC professional registration

Teaching certificate

IT certificate

Completion of CSS training

Tools

Microsoft applications

Job description

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust are recruiting for a Rotational Band 5 Dietitian.

This post would suit either newly qualified dietitians or experienced Band 5 dietitians. We are looking for the successful candidate to be able to fulfil full time hours.

Rotational dietitians work within the acute and community dietetic teams. Rotations will provide the opportunity to work within a wide range of specialties including community, oncology, gastroenterology, paediatrics, renal and the newly created major trauma ward.

Band 5 dietitians will work closely within an established dietetic team and work in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams including doctors, nurses, caterers and therapists to deliver dietetic care to patients.

The successful applicants will be required to develop and take part in staff teaching, student training and support the team in audit and service developments.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

• To provide a dietetic service to an allocated workload of inpatients and outpatients at Derriford Hospital and Community sites and maintain accurate records under the supervision of a senior dietitian.
• To participate in the teaching and training of other health care professionals.
• To be involved in all Nutrition and Dietetic departmental activities and contribute to the delivery of a Trust wide dietetic service

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Provide a high standard of dietetic service to patients through comprehensive assessment, planning, and monitoring of patient requirements using evidence-based practice.
• Work effectively as an individual and/or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Communicate accurately in writing and/or verbally with other health professionals. Record all assessments and interventions in clinical notes, nursing notes and dietetic record cards in line with BDA guidelines.
• Adapt to changing demands of the job to provide a dietetic service in the absence of co-workers.
• Develop and apply knowledge in specialist areas, under the supervision of a senior dietitian.
• Review and update resource material using evidence based information.
• Ensure that resources are used effectively and in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and training programmes to patients and healthcare professionals using current evidence-based resources.
• Participate in education and training of student dietitians with clinical supervisory skills training.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development to improve patient centred care.
• Participate in audits and quality monitoring.
• Proactively contribute to the achievement of clinical outcomes through individual and team effort.
• Be aware of and adhere to all trust policies and procedures, the Health & Safety at Work Act and Data Protection Act.
• Liaises with food services department to ensure correct provision of therapeutic diets to inpatients on assigned ward

For further details please see attached JD & PS

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC professional registration
• Teaching certificate
• IT certificate
• Completion of CSS training

Knowledge and experience

• Proven Knowledge of anthropometry, biochemistry, pharmacology to independently undertake full nutrition assessment
• Competence in calculating basic nutritional requirements
• Competence to practice in a basic range of clinical conditions
• Demonstrable experience working within a large clinical setting.
• Demonstrable experience in audits, research and CPD

Aptitude and Abilities

• Good communication skills, written and verbal with the ability to share complex clinical information at an appropriate level
• Ability to manage a defined clinical caseload with a degree of supervision
• Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
• Work independently and as part of a MDT
• Strong work ethic with attention to detail
• Computer skills in Microsoft applications
• Demonstrable experience of presenting and teaching to a variety of audiences

Disposition, attitude and motivation

• Reliable, punctual and accountable
• Work within the professional code of conduct
• Pleasant, friendly and caring approach
• To be enthusiastic and self motivated
• Be able to work in a busy environment
• Be able to problem solve

Other factors

• Flexible regarding duties (7 days, weekends and bank holidays)
• BDA specialist interest group membership
• Ability to travel between sites

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.