About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen with our Mental Health Specialist Services to join our Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Directorate (IDD) at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for a highly motivated autonomous Dietitian to join the team. The role would be part time 24.38 hours providing clinical dietitian role for the Community IDD Dietetics Team.
The service currently operates around the hours of 9-5pm Mon-Friday. Working from locations including patient homes, clinics and inpatient settings. The service is currently commissioned to cover Nottingham City and South of the County however there is an aspiration to cover the whole of Nottinghamshire in the future which will increase the geographical remit of this role.
Main duties of the job
You will be providing specialist evidence based dietary advice and treatment for individual clients and their carers and supporting the development of the service within the directorate with the support of the multi-disciplinary team.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire,Leicestershire,Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The role requires a high level of clinical and professional expertise in order that clients and their carers benefit from a well-coordinated pro-active, specialist, efficient and effective Dietetic treatment. The service includes individually tailored therapy and management, training, advice and a consultative approach. Input is predominantly on a one on one basis but consultation and training may be provided to train staff as required
Personal Specification
Qualifications - Academic/Craft/Professional
Essential
Degree or equivalent post grad Qualification leading to registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Dietitian
HCPC registration as a Dietitian.
Appropriate range of post registration specialist professional knowledge and experience acquired through recognised academic study and practical clinical education
Desirable
Membership of British Dietetic Association (BDA)
Relevant clinical update course e.g.
Paediatric update, Community Dietetics, Diabetes, PENG Clinical update course, Learning Disability specific course.
Teaching qualification or Clinical Educators course
Training
Essential
Engagement in training as required appropriate to the post.
Desirable
Relevant additional training.
Experience
Essential
Post registration clinical experience obtained within a wide range of acute /community /social care settings.
Experience of teaching groups.
Evidence of Knowledge - Skills-Aptitudes
Essential
Empathetic and psychologically minded
Excellent written and oral communication skills for a variety of audiences, and in situations
Well organised and able to prioritise a high turnover caseload
Excellent clinical reasoning skills
Leadership skills
Experience of supporting other staff and students
Motivated and a motivator
Team builder and team member
Autonomous and able to work without direct supervision
Reflective practitioner
Ability to manage own wellbeing with access to supervision to sustain this.
IT skills to support clinical and service needs and developments.
Desirable
Motivational Interview Skills
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification
Contractual Requirements Essential
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
Qualifications Essential
Degree or equivalent post grad Qualification leading to registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Dietitian HCPC registration as a Dietitian Appropriate range of post registration specialist professional knowledge and experience acquired through recognised academic study and practical clinical education
Desirable
Membership of British Dietetic Association (BDA) Relevant clinical update course e.g. Paediatric update, Community Dietetics, Diabetes, PENG Clinical update course, Learning Disability specific course. Teaching qualification or Clinical Educators course
Training Essential
Portfolio of relevant post qualification CPD including specialist knowledge of professional interventions and evaluations in IDD Facilitation of learning Course
Desirable
Post-graduate training specific to IDD client group Relevant Masters modules or completed programme
Experience Essential
Working experience of assessing and managing a complex adult caseload Knowledge of Risk Assessment and ability to ensure effective risk management strategies within specialism. Experience of effective multi-disciplinary/agency working and established interpersonal and negotiation skills Experience of designing and delivering different learning and development opportunities for staff teams Experience in developing evaluation / audit tools and resources as part of profession/multi-professional team Experience of supporting the clinical and professional development of others including students Complies with professional standards and code of conduct of BDA and HCPC. Demonstrates own continuing professional Development
Desirable
Experience of leading / managing project work. Experience of research, audit, service evaluation and/or quality improvement projects - setting up, evaluating, reporting and application Identifies clinical risks and carries out MDT/ Trust Risk assessments and formulation for individuals, groups or services highlighting needs Experience of collaboration across teams, services, and other stakeholders outside of the Trust
Knowledge Essential
Specialist clinical knowledge Applied knowledge of risk assessment within field of clinical practice Knowledge of National Policy and guidance and impact on local practice.
Desirable
Specialist knowledge of how mental and physical health contribute to risk assessment and support management.
Skills Essential
Empathetic and psychologically minded Excellent written and oral communication skills for a variety of audiences, and in situations Well organised and able to prioritise a high turnover caseload Excellent clinical reasoning skills Leadership skills Experience of supporting other staff and students Motivated and a motivator Team builder and team member Autonomous and able to work without direct supervision Reflective practitioner Ability to manage own wellbeing with access to supervision to sustain this. IT skills - to support clinical and service needs and developments
Desirable
Motivational interviewing skills
Values and Behaviours Essential
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Physical Requirements Essential
Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Moorgreen, Highbury Hospital
Highbury Road
Nottingham
NG9 6DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)