About this role
Job summary
This role isnot eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
Are you an innovative Dietitian seeking a specialist community role with system impact?Join the Provider Improvement and Response Team (PIRT), improving outcomes for residents in care and nursing homes across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
This permanent post is initially aligned to a 12-month project supporting care home quality improvement and intensive support. The role may evolve in line with service needs.
Secondment applications are welcome, subject to manager agreement.
Main duties of the job
About the roleYou will work autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team, supporting care home providers to improve safety, wellbeing and outcomes. You will undertake holistic assessments, deliver targeted interventions, build staff capability and contribute to admission avoidance.
You will also support system learning, quality improvement, and work with partners across Local Authority, primary care, acute and voluntary services.
About you
Clinically confident with experience supporting older adults/complex needs Community experience, ideally with care homes Strong communication and problem-solving skills Committed to quality improvement and collaborative working Flexible to travel You will receive clinical supervision via MPFT CHIST and AHP services.
Interested?If you want to make a meaningful impact in a varied role, we would love to hear from you.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification for further detail. If you require further clarity, please get in touch.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name
Stacey Boyjoo
Job title
PIRT Lead Nurse
Email address
Telephone number
07812406728
Person Specification
Application form Essential
Current/previous band 6 experience Degree or equivalent post grad qualification in nutrition and dietetics experience of wide range of complex clinical conditions
Desirable
teaching qualification
Application Form Essential
Experience in a nursing/care home and inpatient/Community Nursing
Application form and interview Essential
Degree or equivalent post grad qualification in nutrition and dietetics Specialist professional knowledge and experience of complex clinical conditions Experience/interest in working with elderly/frailty population
Desirable
teaching qualification
Interview Essential
Experience of working with frailty/elderly Excellent communication and organisational skills Good presentation skills
Desirable
Service development work
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.
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 Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Staffordshire Place 1
Tipping Street
Stafford
ST16 2LP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)