About this role
Job summary
We are delighted to announce that an opportunity has become available for permanent band 5 Dietitians to join our friendly team. We are an innovative dietetic department covering a wide range of specialties. The dietetic team work within the Therapy & Rehabilitation Services directorate, alongside physiotherapy, occupational therapy, SLT and orthotics & prosthetics services.
You will be a rotational dietitian working across both City and QMC campuses in clinical areas includingstroke, care of the older person, oncology, respiratory, general medicine, surgery, rehabilitation and home enteral feeding. You will also be involved in activities such as cardiac rehabilitation groups and outpatient clinics. This will involve interacting with staff, patients, and relevant others utilising numerous communication techniques.
The role is suitable for new graduates, and those who have previous working experience. We also accept applications from those who are in their final year of Dietetic study. This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to consolidate and advance their skills and knowledge in a range of clinical areas.
We will consider applicants who would like to work part time and/or at reduced hours
Main duties of the job
The role requires you to have a good general knowledge of nutrition and dietetics with clinical placement experience in order to sufficiently provide dietetic care across a range of medical wards, as well as outpatient clinics with training as appropriate.
All newly-qualified AHPs are enrolled in NUH's therapy services' preceptorship programme which supports the transition from newly-registered professional, to competent practitioner.
You'll need to have excellent interpersonal skills, a flexible approach, and the ability to manage your own workload under pressure. We are looking for professional, confident, enthusiastic, driven and motivated individuals, who are team players, keen to develop skills. We expect all staff to have the ability to work to high standards, as well as being able to recognise personal and role limitations.
We have close links with the University of Nottingham, and take student dietitians for A, B and C placements.
About us
Here at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) Trust we are 'Team NUH'. Based in the heart of Nottingham, we provide services to over 2.5 million residents of Nottingham and its surrounding communities. We also provide specialist services for a further 3-4 million people from across the region.
Our large dietetic and nutrition department encompasses over 100 staff, including assistants and technicians, provides dietetic and nutrition support across all areas of the Trust and beyond. We are a forward thinking department that is continually looking for ways to improve our service, every contribution is welcome and every team member is valued.
As a service, we are committed to CPD for all of our staff through a range of opportunities including training courses e.g. Postgraduate Masters, the PENG clinical update; BDA accredited course; master modules and much more . We also have a well-established preceptorship programme for newly qualified dietitians and we regularly run internal CPD sessions.
Job description Job responsibilities
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
To provide a clinically effective Dietetic and Nutrition Service in allocated area, including assessment and advice/treatment.
To acts as a source of expertise on Dietetics and Nutrition for other staff, carers, clients and patients including the provision of education and training.
To work as a member of a departmental team and member of the multidisciplinary team with the support of team leader and colleagues. The post holder may be based on either campus (QMC campus and/or City campus) of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications Essential
Qualified Dietitian (4 year degree, post-graduate diploma or equivalent), or due to graduate in the next 6/12 Eligible for registration with the Health Care Professions Council.
Experience Essential
Experience of working with people, including dietetic clinical placements and the general public. Experience of working/training in the NHS
Desirable
Experience of working as a registered dietitian
Communication and relationship Essential
Good verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including explaining, negotiating, motivating and training. Able to work as part of a team and build relationships with patients/carers and other staff Able to overcome difficulties in communication, including language barriers, and adapt approach to varying situations, handle sensitive and confidential information and overcome barriers to understanding.
Analytical and Judgement skills Essential
Able to make decisions within own work role working within departmental and professional guidelines and under the direction of senior dietitians and clinical team leader Able to interpret and evaluate complex information from a variety of sources using professional judgement to solve problems and make decisions about dietetic care.
Planning & Organisation Skills Essential
Able to plan and organise own workload, including daily tasks and longer term strategic planning, despite interruptions and changing priorities.
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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address Both Sites
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)