About this role
Job summary
Would you like to be part of a friendly, dynamic Dietetics Team? Then come and join us at Oxford Health.
We are looking to recruit motivated Band 5 Dietitians to join our teams.
These are exceptional opportunities to gain broad clinical experience within Oxford Health.
We are recruiting to multiple Band 5 Dietitian roles, giving candidates the opportunity to consider either a Community Dietetics post based at East Oxford Health Centre or a place on our Band 5 Dietetic Rotation.
At interview, candidates will be asked which of these opportunities they would be happy to be considered for.
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
Main duties of the job
Our Community Dietetics Team works with patients across Oxfordshire, supporting a varied caseload including nutrition support and enteral feeding.
The static Band 5 role includes both clinics and home visits and provides an excellent opportunity to develop broad community dietetic skills.
Our Band 5 rotation post offers experience across several areas of dietetic practice, including Community Dietetics, Community Hospitals, Mental Health and Forensics. Rotational posts are supported through regular supervision and provide an opportunity to build confidence and experience across different clinical environments and patient groups.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East 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"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- 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.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- HCPC registered/pending
Experience
Essential
- Experience of different clinical settings
- Experience of presenting to groups
Desirable
- Experience of MDT working
- Experience of project work
Personal qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised dietetic qualification
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
East Oxford Health Centre
Manzil Way
Oxford
OX4 1XD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)