About this role
Job summary
Are you interested in working with adults with eating disorders in Oxfordshire? Then this could be the job for you!
We are looking for a Dietitian to join our community eating disorder service in Oxford.
This is a specialist role and the post holder would be expected to work with patients with differing eating disorder presentations.
If you have any questions about the role, please do contact us for a discussion.
Main duties of the job
- Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work for the dietetic management of patients in your care, working within the professional code of practice and Trust policies and procedures.
- Use evidence-based practice to undertake comprehensive assessments of community patients referred to the service including biochemical, anthropometrics, clinical condition, diet history and social circumstances and to use advanced reasoning skills to interpret data.
- To provide a dietetic service to a specialist and complex clinical area using a high level of skills and knowledge at the level of an independent advanced practitioner.
- To be assessed as competent to undertake accurate measurements to assess nutritional status and train others to perform these measurements/calculations (anthropometry, mid upper arm circumference, hand grip strength, plotting growth charts, calculating weight for height/BMI).
- To provide nutrition and dietary advice suitable for the patient's medical, social and cultural factors which is evidence based and takes into account patient/carer communication level.
- Attend clinical meetings and communicate closely with the MDT and other agencies as required.
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
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Dietetics or postgraduate qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Dietitian
- Completion of at least one year of Band 5 preceptorship, or clear evidence of equivalent post-registration experience and competence
Desirable
- Current membership of the British Dietetic Association
Knowledge
Essential
- Current and relevant CPD with evidence of reflective learning and application to practice, together with experience of delivering training or presentations and supporting students or other learners
- Sound knowledge of general dietetics and adult nutritional requirements, with relevant examples of assessment, care planning, management of clinical complexity and working sensitively with patients and carers.
Desirable
- Evidence of Research/Audit/Project Work
- Experience contributing to the development or review of treatment protocols, clinical pathways or guidelines
- Relevant specialist CPD; knowledge of clinical and psychosocial issues in eating disorders; experience assessing or treating people with eating disorders; and appropriate use of counselling, motivational or behaviour change approaches.
Aptitude
Essential
- Evidence of maintaining confidentiality, professional standards and relevant codes of practice, alongside effective use of standard clinical, communication or office-based digital systems.
- Clear examples of effective written and verbal communication, multidisciplinary assessment and decision-making, collaborative team working and appropriate autonomous practice, including recognition of limitations and seeking support.
- Evidence of prioritising workload, meeting deadlines and managing competing demands; self-motivation, responsibility, initiative and adapting effectively to change or pressure
- Evidence of contributing to or leading a project, audit, service evaluation or quality improvement activity, including defining objectives, taking action and evaluating impact.
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
Headington
OX3 7JX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)