About this role
Job summary You'll support people in the community through expert dietetic care, helping them improve health and quality of life. You will be part of a supportive clinical team delivering high-quality dietetics to primary care services. Your work will help people manage long-term conditions, make informed food choices and feel confident about their care. You'll also contribute to service improvement, student learning and shared ways of working across health and care teams.
Main duties of the job What you'll do:
Assess nutritional needs and plan care that meets each person's goals Support people and carers to make positive, sustainable dietary changes Manage and prioritise your own clinical caseload Work with colleagues across services to deliver joined-up care Keep clear, accurate clinical records and contribute to audit and service development What we're looking for: A degree in Dietetics and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Experience of clinical dietetics in primary care or acute settings, or transferable experience Confidence communicating with people from different backgrounds and with varied needs Good organisation skills and the ability to work independently with support when needed Willingness to learn, reflect on practice and support students and colleagues We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and value different perspectives that help us deliver fair, inclusive and respectful care for our communities
About us
At CHCP, we're passionate about people and we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.
Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard at CHCP you have a real voice.
Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree or post-degree course in Dietetics leading to registration with HCPC
Desirable
ECDL or equivalent competency
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of general dietetics including diabetes, obesity and nutritional support Basic IT skills Knowledge of reflective practice Competent in the use of enteral tube feeding equipment Awareness of student training requirements
Desirable
Knowledge of audit cycle
Experience Essential
Experience of clinical dietetics in acute or primary care settings Experience of managing personal dietetic caseload Participation in training of other health professionals Able to contribute effective multidisciplinary working across agencies Able to use weighing equipment safely
Desirable
Clinical training of dietetic students Clinical supervisory skills (basic) Clinical audit Participation in peer support and clinical supervision
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 City Health Care Partnership CIC
Address Highlands health Centre
Lothian Way
Hull
HU7 5DD
Employer's website https://www.chcpcic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)