Band 5 Dietitian

Job Introduction
We are looking for a band 5 Dietitian to join our small, but welcoming community dietetics team. You will have a responsibility to work in partnership with other members of the specialty team, working collaboratively to develop services and improve the quality of care delivered. The post holder will carry responsibility for a defined case load and offer advice including setting standards of care, contributing to specific care guidelines, and supporting the care of patients across the health economy.

As a band 5 Dietitian you’ll be working as part of the NHS system in West Lancashire where we deliver services across the borough including in patients homes, clinic settings and care homes. This position is community based so access to own transport is essential. Some working from home may also be required.

Main Responsibilities

You will be a qualified Dietitian registered with the HCPC. This post would be suitable for a recently qualified Dietitian looking for a role providing development opportunity or a more experienced dietitian looking to develop into a specific area.

About The Company
**We change lives by transforming health and care.**

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

Package Description
**You will receive Agenda for Change Band 5 salary and terms and conditions including an NHS pension.**

As well as **AfC** terms and conditions, you’ll have access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

- Laptop and Mobile enabling fantastic flexible working patterns that can help you lead a perfect work/life balance
- **MyWellness** - a health and lifestyle platform covering mental health awareness and support, healthy recipes & activity challenges and access to our free well-being service available 24/7/365 online and by telephone including; counsellors, post trauma incident support, legal, debt and practical life management helpline, guided self-help, telephonic career coaching and monthly well-being newsletters
- Access to Reward Gateway - our staff benefits scheme which grants you access to premium offers and discounts on practical spending at national supermarkets and well known retailers as well as special treats like Virgin Experience Days and Leisure Vouchers
- We are pleased to offer access to **Wagestream** -which lets you track your pay throughout the month and stream your earned wages into your bank account if you need them. No more high-interest loans or overdraft fees - simply get paid as you go.
- Access to a **range of courses and e-learning** to develop further skills, bespoke career pathways and opportunities continuing your professional development
- **Rewarding and supportive teams**, you will be recognised and have opportunities to recognise others by nominating for local and national awards annually and taking part in our new virtual “Ask our Executives” event, where you can submit questions to the board and hear updates regularly on company strategy and objectives
- Working in an environment focused on the highest clinical and quality standards with **100% **of our rated services considered overall good or outstanding by the **Care Quality Commission.