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Ann-Marie Ward - ann-marie.ward1@nhs.net

About The Role

Wakefield Community Dietetics team have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Dietitian. This post is a band 5 to band 6 training post, whereby, the successful applicant will progress from a band 5 to a band 6 post, after demonstrating that they have achieved the relevant competencies to enable this progression.

The responsibilities and main duties of this role will naturally change through the progression from band 5 to band 6, all details included in this advert are in particular reference to the initial band 5 role. Details of the band 6 role can be discussed with the any candidate if further information is required.

• To be responsible for the delivery of a specialised Nutrition and Dietetic service within the Mid Yorkshire Trust Dietetic Teams utilising in-depth theoretical and technical skills and to provide support to colleagues in Health and Social Care settings.
• To independently and effectively self-manage a caseload of patients with complex needs using evidence based, client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate dietetic interventions in order to prevent unnecessary admissions, ensure safe and timely discharge and provide ongoing support in the community.
• To promote effective nutrition care plans and best practice in all care settings by providing education, training and support for healthcare professionals and staff in care agencies.
• To participate as requested to support qualified and non-qualified staff and be actively involved in the training and assessment of dietetic students
• To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Dietetic Services holding responsibility for defined projects as required.
• To undertake training in specific specialties
• To ensure nutrition risk screening and assessment is the basis of the multidisciplinary team process.
• Working with Specialist Dietitians to provide management of care including nutritional assessment, dietetic treatment, advice and monitoring of patients in a variety of different settings/locations.
  
  

Main duties

• To provide cover for colleagues during spells of absence (e.g. annual leave), as determined by service needs.
• To give talks and presentations, e.g. wound care, cardiac rehabilitation, care home training.
• Provide health promotion advice on study days etc. to health professionals and members of the general public.
• To be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care.
• To develop and implement treatment plans for patients following assessment and analysis of diagnostic criteria, nutritional history, biochemical and clinical data, and social/psychological circumstances.
• To be an integral member of the team in setting up, maintaining and evaluating a fully operational Off FP-10 model in the Wakefield community working closely with colleagues of all bandings.
• To help support the patients in solving issues and admin related problems in relation to prescriptions of nutritional supplementation.
• To continually develop and maintain practical and theoretical skills through continuing professional development by attending relevant study days, tutorials, and through case load experience.
• To produce evidence-based information in various media for all users,
• To know the professional and personal scope of own practice and make appropriate and timely referrals to other agencies.
• To be able to use research, clinical reasoning, and problem-solving skills to identify the therapeutic benefit of client centred interventions and make professional judgements with individuals with diverse or complex needs, or multiple problems.
• To undertake visits and/or assessments in a variety of settings as required by the need of the service, including some wards, department, home or other community environments.
• To be involved in the triaging of referrals into the dietetic service prioritising and signposting as appropriate
• Give accurate feedback and advice to relevant staff i.e. GP, medical staff, nurses, coordinators, other health care professionals and family/carers.
• Work effectively as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• To establish and maintain clear lines of communication with others to enhance good working relationships and seeking help where appropriate.
• To communicate complex information effectively with patients, carers and the wider MDT to ensure understanding of condition and dietary treatment.
• Encourage a culture of open, honest and transparent communication.
• To approve and countersign written documentation completed by non-qualified staff.
• To be responsible for the completion of appropriate departmental statistical records and data collection.
• To provide appropriate specialised written reports and/or recommendations regarding individual needs as required by the Intermediate Care team.
• To review and reflect on own practice and make effective use of regular supervision and appraisal, in line with the Trusts Appraisal and Clinical Supervision policies.
• To take an active role in the supervision of qualified and non-qualified staff including conducting annual appraisals.
• To be responsible on a day to day basis for the prioritisation and allocation of tasks to non- qualified staff as required.
• To take an active role in the facilitation of ongoing development within the Dietetic teams.
• To contribute to developments in service delivery within the Dietetic Service in line with National guidelines and government and/or Trust initiatives.
• To be involved with appropriate professional groups such as peer support networks, specialist sections etc.
• To be involved in the supervision and training of students who are on A, B and C placements with the trust.
  
  

Qualifications

Key requirements

• BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
• Health and Care Professions Council registered
• Car driver with access to a car for work
  
  

Experience

• Successfully (or soon to be) completed and passed student training placements
  
  

Knowledge and awareness

• Health and safety awareness
• Lone working awareness
• Awareness of own limitations
  
  

Skills, Abilities And Personal Attributes

• Effective oral communication skills with individual patients
• Effective communication skills with Consultants, GP’s, nursing staff, carers and relatives
• Ability to make decisions independently
• Evidence of professional development, commitment to lifelong learning
• Accurate basic keyboard skills data inputting, word processing, internet and dietary analysis
• Accurate anthropometrical measurement skills
• Confident, Caring and Empathetic
• Self motivated
• Flexible adaptive and creative
• Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions
• Able to set priorities
  
  

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Be part of MY team

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Application Guidance

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Our Benefits

• Access to the NHS pension plan
• Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
• Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
• Extensive benefits and support, including:
• Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Home electronics scheme
• Car lease salary sacrifice scheme
• Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
• Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
• Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
• Career progression, training and support
  
  

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