Dietitian- Acute

Bidvane; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday rising to 33 after 10 

Flexible working scheme

NHS discounts (subject to eligibility)

Salary sacrifice schemes: lease cars &

Development opportunities

Competitive NHS pension scheme

Free confidential counselling and Vivu

Twelve-month preceptorship for new to-

Job summary

The acute dietetic team at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a rotational Band 5 dietitian. The post combines clinical dietetic work with education, and the holder will help develop the Trust's nutrition and dietetic service.

It sits within a 20-strong department covering acute, community and paediatric services, and the team hosts student dietitians on placement. Current HCPC registration is needed; returners may be considered.

Qualifications

• Registered dietitian with BSc or equivalent.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Recent experience of a range of clinical dietetics.
• Knowledge of dietary issues and clinical dietetics.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive clinical and educational dietetic service
• Contribute to the development of the Nutrition & Dietetic service as a member of the dietetic team
• Deliver a quality dietetic service through evidence-based practice across acute, community and paediatric work

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Time management

Teamwork

Evidence-based practice

Equality legislation

Education

BSc in Dietetics or equivalent

Job description

The acute dietetic team at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a rotational Band 5 dietitian. The post combines clinical dietetic work with education, and the holder will help develop the Trust's nutrition and dietetic service. It sits within a 20-strong department covering acute, community and paediatric services, and the team hosts student dietitians on placement. Current HCPC registration is needed, and returners to practice may be considered.

What the job involves

• Provide a comprehensive clinical and educational dietetic service
• Contribute to the development of the Nutrition & Dietetic service as a member of the dietetic team
• Deliver a quality dietetic service through evidence-based practice across acute, community and paediatric work

Qualifications

• Registered dietitian with BSc or equivalent

Registration & licences

• Current HCPC registration

Experience

• Recent experience of a range of clinical dietetics
• Current knowledge of dietary issues and clinical dietetics

Skills & knowledge

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer skills
• Time management and organisational skills
• Team working skills
• Evidence-based practice and current clinical guidelines
• Equality legislation and best practice

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check

Other

• Demonstrates Trust values and behaviours
• Confident
• Motivation
• Flexible over working hours

Nice to have

• Presentation skills
• Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent
• Membership of the British Dietetic Association

What’s offered

• 27 days holiday rising to 33 after 10 years
• Flexible working scheme
• NHS discounts (subject to eligibility)
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work (subject to eligibility)
• Development opportunities (subject to eligibility)
• Competitive NHS pension scheme
• Free confidential counselling and information service (Vivup)
• Twelve-month preceptorship for new to registration AHPs