Senior Rotational Dietitian

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Leicester is seeking a Dietitian to develop a high-quality Dietetic & Nutrition Service for adult patients. The role involves clinical supervision, advising care teams, and ensuring continuity of care across the healthcare community. Candidates should have a degree in Nutrition & Dietetics and HCPC registration, with strong experience in dietetics and communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Continuing Professional Development opportunities

Qualifications

• All round Dietetic Experience.
• Adult Nutritional Support experience.
• Experience in Training/Teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality Dietetic & Nutrition Services.
• Supervise clinical mentoring activities.
• Recommend inpatient nutritional products.

Skills

Dietetic experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics

HCPC registration

Job description

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To be responsible for the development and provision of a high quality, evidence based, effective Dietetic & Nutrition Service, for adult dietetic care.
• To work as part of the Dietetic & Nutrition Service at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL NHS Trust).
• To provide a Dietetic & Nutrition Service to adult patients and their families and carers whilst on under the care of Consultants. The post holder will also provide continuity of care across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland healthcare community, and advise other dietitians and healthcare professionals on nutrition and diet matters.
• To be responsible for direct recommendation of inpatient prescription of nutritional products, including designing the composition of inpatient and outpatient orders, without direct
  supervision.
• To take a lead in clinical supervision, mentoring and CPD activities within the nutrition and dietetic team in the context of cancer care.

Please see detailed job description for more information.

Person specification

Qualification

Essential criteria

• Hcpc registration
• Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics
• Student Training (FOL)

Desirable criteria

• Nutritional Support training

Experience

Essential criteria

• All round Dietetic Experience
• Adult Nutritional Support experience
• Experience of Training/Teaching and group work

Desirable criteria

• Team MDT working
• Experience of clinical audit activities leading to improved patient care
• Is able to support and take a role in the professional development of others

Communication

Essential criteria

• All round written and verbal in all media
• Group skills
• Influencing teams
• Presentation Skills

Desirable criteria

• Has undertaken post-registration training in behavioural change and motivational interviewing

Pysical Skills

Essential criteria

• Has ability to weigh patients and lift and carry equipment e.g. feeding pumps
• Able to carry clinic and teaching equipment unaided or use correct aids e.g. Trolley
• Mobility - able to work in a variety of hospital settings and able to access transport for site meetings and domiciliary visits

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential criteria

• Working knowledge of local and national clinical and professional policies guidelines and procedures e.g. NICE/British Dietetic Association/Health Professionals Council Code of Conduct/Ethics, Health and Safety, Infection Control, Equality and Diversity, Confidentiality, Data Protection
• Has good knowledge of national strategies and clinical evidence related to oncological dietetics
• Is an active member of appropriate groups in area of expert practice
• Has a professional appearance and is able to express themselves clearly (both written and verbal)

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

• JD & Person specification (PDF, 672.3KB)
• Advert (PDF, 208.4KB)
• CSI Management Structure (PDF, 396.9KB)
• Family Tree (PDF, 312.6KB)
• Step to Work (PDF, 352.6KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)