About this role
Job summary
Are you looking to further your experience working in mental health? This opportunity could be for you!
We currently have a newly developed post for a specialist dietitian working in adult and older adult mental health. This is a substantive role within Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, offering a wealth of clinical experience and development opportunities.We are a friendly, energetic and dynamic team who are proactive and visionary, focusing on excellent patient centered care. More information can be found on our website.We are proud of our development opportunities for staff. Professional development opportunities are available; quality, effectiveness and service user experience given high priority. The posts offer excellent prospects for cross-specialty, multidisciplinary working with a significant role to play in patient, carer and staff education, including audits, implementing and running of training programmes to improve patient care.
Main duties of the job
You will be a HCPC registered dietitian with hospital and community experience and will be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively fulfil the travel requirements of the post.
This post will allow you the opportunity to develop your skills in adult and older adult mental health, based on the inpatient wards for working age and older adults and supporting transitions for patients back into community. Our mental health inpatient dietetic team cover a caseload of patients with a variety of mental health conditions including dementia, depression, schizophrenia who benefit from a wide range of dietetic interventions including diabetes, swallowing problems, weight management, undernutrition and disordered eating, You would be involved in helping to develop pathways e.g. weight management. You will be responsible for two band 5 rotational dietitians working across the wards with you.There is a commitment to personal development and CPD and an expectation that all staff are involved in corporate departmental project work, audit/research, quality improvement and teaching of other healthcare professionals. All staff are actively involved in student training, and we offer dietetic apprenticeships which all staff will also be involved in supporting. There is a strong AHP community within the Trust with significant opportunities to support integrated working and showcasing the achievements of AHPs within the Trust.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be a HCPC registered dietitian with hospital and community experience.We offer flexible working patterns, where possible, within our services to provide flexibility and efficiency.
Applicants must have a full valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.For more information and a detailed overview of the role, please refer to the job description provided or get in touch for more details.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills Essential
A sound understanding of the key physical health issues related to health inequalities. Effective communication skills. Good decision making and negotiating skills. Assessment and care planning skills including analysis of complex dietetic difficulties in a mental health setting. A good knowledge of clinical governance issues.
Desirable
A good understanding of the wider impact of physical health within the SMI patient population.
Qualifications Essential
BSc (Hons) Nutrition / Dietetics degree or post graduate diploma or equivalent Registration with HCPC Evidence of a range of CPD activities relevant to this post Member of BDA
Desirable
Member of relevant BDA Interest Group e.g. Mental Health Dietitians Completion of relevant post registration clinical courses
Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills Essential
Teaching and training skills IT skills e.g. word processing, preparation of audit reports and Powerpoint presentations, internet use Ability to monitor and maintain the safety and welfare of self and others.
Desirable
Awareness of the use of behavioural change & motivational interviewing skills to enable the patient to self- manage. Advanced clinical reasoning skills
Experience Essential
Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience of student training including supervision, assessment and mentoring. Experience of teaching and training. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience of audit/project work to develop and enhance service delivery.
Desirable
Experience in facilitation skills Experience of research.
Personal Qualities Essential
Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team. Able to set priorities and manage own time. Self-motivated and confident. Excellent interpersonal skills. Proactive and committed to raising the profile of the profession.
Desirable
Innovative and self-directing Understands the needs of the client group within the wider community
Contractual Requirements Essential
Able to easily and efficiently travel between clinical sites across the Trust. Can work flexibly to meet the demands of the service.
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 Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address Warneford Hospital
Warneford Lane, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7JX
Oxford
OX3 7JX
Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)