Band 5/6 Acute and Renal Dietitian

2 weeks ago

Great Yarmouth Norfolk, United Kingdom James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

BAND 5 OR BAND 6 ACUTE AND RENAL DIETITIAN (DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE) Fast-Track Band 6 development an option

We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic dietitian to join our Adult Acute Dietetic Team. We are open to applications from dietitians that are pre-registration, students or just starting their dietetics career, however, some experience of working within the NHS and the hospital setting would be an advantage. Furthermore, within this role there is an opportunity for fast-track development to Band 6 once the agreed competencies have been achieved. We also welcome applications if you are already working within renal as there is a possibility to move straight into a Band 6 position.

We are a small and friendly team that includes a range of dietitians from senior to newly qualified, dietetic assistants and secretarial support. Professional development is encouraged and supported through supervision and objective setting. You will be allocated time for studying and shadowing experienced senior dietitians.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and proactive dietitian, with good clinical knowledge, communication and team working skills. This could be a great opportunity to start your dietetic career or to develop your current skills by working within a team of enthusiastic and motivated dietitians. You will provide cover to a range of wards including general medicine, orthopaedic, surgical, cardiology and care of the elderly. Furthermore, this role includes a unique opportunity to develop and expand your skills in the specialist area of renal dietetics with the support and guidance of the Lead Renal Dietitian.

All dietitians are actively involved in student training and host training to placement students from The University of Hertfordshire and The University of East Anglia. The post-holder will be actively involved in these training programmes and in the development, implementation and audit of patient care practices as part of clinical governance. There will also be opportunities to develop supervisory skills through mentoring junior members of the team.

About us

The James Paget University Hospital is a vibrant university hospital providing the best possible care to the people of east Norfolk and north Suffolk. We are situated on the coast with several beautiful beaches and the Broads National Park on the doorstep. We are within commuting distance of Norwich city centre, with on-site hospital parking available.

Service Improvement: The Dietetic Team are always striving to improve our services using audit, LEAN and quality improvement models for service improvement initiatives, new policies, standard operating procedures, and we are keen for you to become an integral part of continuing this journey.

Personal and professional development is key within the James Paget University Hospital and the Integrated Therapies Department.

Development of self: We will support you in achieving your career goals, through our well-structured supervision and appraisal system. The department actively encourages the utilisation of courses and training opportunities provided and signposted through our Operational Development and Wellbeing Service. Training opportunities range from clinical and non-clinical skills, through to leadership and the development of others. The department's links with the Education Department continue to grow with the use of CPD funding as available.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will also:

  • Carry their own caseload and provide specialist dietetic assessment and intervention to a wide range of patients across the inpatient and outpatient service
  • Provide clinical support to other team members and student dietitians
  • Work alongside the Therapy Team Leader, taking an active role in service development

Core working hours are 8.00am to 4.00pm, however, the post-holder will be expected to work flexibly across the needs of the service. The opportunity for part-time working can be discussed and may be available to the right candidate.

Please see the attached Job Description for details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential


  • Postgraduate Diploma/Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Current HCPC registration
  • CPD record should include evidence of in-service training and reflections of learning

Experience and Knowledge

Essential


  • Experience of working within the hospital setting
  • Experience of outpatient clinics
  • Knowledge of nutrition risk scoring, e.g. MUST
  • Experience of adult nutrition support and sip feeds
  • Ability to assess individuals with complex medical problems and to plan their dietetic care
  • Ability to make decisions regarding change of practice based on clinical evidence and disseminates same to other health professionals
  • Awareness of relevant professional practice, new research and guidelines
  • Work as part of a team
  • Experience of working with a range of professionals within multidisciplinary teams

Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Essential


  • Competent to convey highly complex information in an understandable way
  • Communication skills including empathy, assertiveness and negotiation skills
  • Ability to build good rapport with a wide variety of people
  • Ability to prioritise and organise workload and support others with this
  • Ability to act as a confident and autonomous practitioner with supervision
  • Ability to work proactively under pressure and work flexibly
  • Forward thinking, able to problem solve with positive approach
  • Commitment to engage in CPD and appraisal system
  • Basic IT skills

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

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