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Job summary
An opportunityhas arisen to join our friendly, forward thinking and collaborative team atSouth Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. Our Dietetic Department of more than 55 staffis managed as one team, but is structured into smaller teams led by SeniorSpecialist Dietitians. We are actively involved in the training ofTrainee Dietitians and offer A, B and C placements for both Leeds Beckett andNewcastle University.
This is a rotationalpost and there will be opportunities to shadow specialists working in renalmedicine, diabetes, paediatrics, gastroenterology, critical care, Head &Neck, bariatrics, peri-op surgical, and stroke. CPD is actively encouraged with good post-graduateeducation and training opportunities.
Weare looking to recruit a self-motivated and committed Dietitian to join ourproactive department. Thispost will include inpatient work in nutrition support, general medicine,general surgery and elderly care. The successful candidate will also beresponsible for delivering outpatient clinics, providing dietetic advice andsupport for patients and their carers referred regarding nutritional support,diabetes and weight management.
Ourdepartment recognises the importance of work life balance and we activelysupport flexible working.
Prospectiveapplicants are welcome to contact the department for any further informationand we welcome informal visits to the department. Thispost is subject to satisfactory DBS check at Enhanced level.
Main duties of the job
This role sits within the Dietetic acute team. It will provide goodvariety to those looking to gain well rounded experience in both inpatient andoutpatient services. A working week willtypically include outpatient clinics and daily ward sessions so applicants needto have an interest in working across these settings and good organisationskills to balance the workload. There will be training provided to ensure thatthe successful candidate feels confident to carry out their clinical tasksindependently as well as regular one to one`s where developmental goals can behighlighted and supported. The Nutrition and Dietetics department has excellentworking links with the wider MDT and we are looking for an applicant who isconfident in communicating with a range of professionals.
There will be an element of cross site working, however, where thesuccessful applicant is based can be negotiated. To aid with cross siteworking, there is a free shuttle bus between the Sunderland Royal Hospital andSouth Tyneside District General and both sites are close to metro stops.
Thedepartment is friendly and supportive and encourage CPD, including regularclinical supervision and evidence based practice groups. New graduates will be supported through thepreceptorship programme by a buddy who will meet them regularly and provideguidance
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties of the jobinclude:
To managea caseload of inpatients. Band 5s are given a variety of wards to ensure thatthey are getting good experience in different areas of Dietetics. These mayinclude respiratory, haematology, endocrinology as well as general medicine andCOTE. We are a supportive team who encourage staff to discuss any queries andwill offer support with any complex patients on a band 5s ward.
Tocomplete outpatient clinics once per week. These will contain a mix ofnutrition support, Type 2 Diabetes, IBS etc. There will be an opportunity totake coeliac clinics too, for which training will be provided.
Partake ina rotation once per week. The rotations are 6 months long and are based withina speciality that the band 5 finds interesting and would like to learn moreabout. Rotations available include critical care, gastroenterology, renal,bariatrics, paediatrics, diabetes, stroke, head and neck cancer and surgical.These are learning opportunities for the band 5 and they are encouraged to keepskills up in this area once the rotation is completed.
Newgraduates are supported within their first 6 months through the preceptorshipprogramme. They meet with an assigned buddy dietitian and compile a portfolioof their progress in their new role.
The departmenttakes A, B and C students. The post holder will be encouraged to take an activerole in student training once established in their role.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
Able to prioritise a busy workload Have the ability to travel to various locations across Sunderland
Desirable
Car driver and access to a vehicle for work purposes
Skills
Essential
Able to present information, written and orally, clearly and logically to individuals or groups. Able to apply sound knowledge in a practical manner. Able to use different skills to bring about compliance depending upon patient needs motivational, persuasive, counselling, reassuring. Good interpersonal skills.
Desirable
IT skills including data input, word processing, powerpoint and dietary analysis Presentation skills
Attitude
Essential
Willing to work as part of a team. Flexibility Self-motivated and committed. Positive Able to work on own initiative
Desirable
Forward thinking and proactive Enjoy working autonomously
Qualifications
Essential
Degree or Post-Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics State Registration to Health Care Professions Council Knowledge of professional boundaries Understanding of Professional Code of Conduct and application in practice
Desirable
Knowledge of audit and research methods
Experience
Essential
Some experience of providing dietetic support to inpatients and outpatients
Desirable
Post registration dietetic experience Experience of using Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST)