About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Dietitian to join our friendly and supportive Nutrition and Dietetics team.
Our UHBW dietetic service consists of approximately 70 dietitians and support workers across our hospital sites. This role is based at the Bristol Royal Infirmary.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing evidence-based nutritional assessment, treatment plans and advice to patients. You will entering a supportive environment offering training, clinical supervision, and CPD.
You will take on one of our rotational band 5 posts providing dietetic care to pathways including respiratory, cardiology, surgery and stroke.
This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or early-career dietitian to develop clinical skills across a variety of specialties within an acute setting.
Main duties of the job
Undertake nutritional assessments and develop treatment plans Deliver dietetic advice to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals Manage a varied caseload under supervision Participate in MDT working and discharge planning Maintain accurate patient records in line with professional standards Contribute to service development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description Job responsibilities
For full details of the job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description and person specification attached
Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience Essential
E1 Clinical placement training B & C E2 Good written and oral communication E3 Interpersonal E4 Good organisational and time mangement E5 Computer skills and use of dietary analysis programs
Desirable
E6 Teaching and presentations to others
Qualifications and Training Essential
Q1 HCPC registration Q2 Evidence of continued professional development Q3 Degree/Post graduate qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics
Desirable
Q4 BDA membership
Skills and Abilities Essential
A1 Ability to work under pressure A2 Team Player A3 Awareness of limitations A4 Flexible approach to work A5 Enthusiasm and motivation A7 Methodical approach to clinical analysis
Desirable
A6 Reflective approach to practice
Behaviours and Values Essential
Supportive Respectful Innovative Collaborative
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.
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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 University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address Bristol Royal Infirmary
Bristol
BS2 8HW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)