About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has emerged for an enthusiastic dietitian with an interesthome enteral nutrition to join the Harrow Community team, located at AlexandraAvenue in Harrow.
Harrow is home to a diverse population, with a wide range of nutrition-related conditions. Our comprehensive community team offers extensive clinic services to Harrow GP practices, operates specialised nutrition support clinics, conducts home visits for patients in residential and nursing homes requiring nutrition support, and facilitates group teaching sessions for patients.
Additionally, our team provides training for healthcare professionals, including community nurses and nursing home staff, and is actively involved in student training.
Part-time hours will also be considered for this role
A valid driver's license is required, however ownership of a vehicle is not necessary, as the team has a shared car available for your use.
Main duties of the job
This position involves working with patients who require home enteral nutrition intheir homes, as well as in nursing and residential homes.
You will gain experience across various clinical areas, including stroke rehabilitation, neurological conditions such as motor neuron disease (MND), and learning or physical disabilities. You will collaborate with our Band 7 Specialist Home Enteral Nutrition Lead and have regular interaction with members of the multidisciplinary team, including GP practices, hospital dietitians, pharmacists, and community-basedteams such as speech and language therapy and district nursing. This role also includes participation in a weekly general GP clinic, involving a wide range of conditions such as diabetes, weight management, coronary heart disease prevention, and oral nutrition support. As part of a wider community team of seven dietitians, you will engage in projects and resource development, as well as continuing professional development (CPD)activities
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Car lease scheme *T&C's apply Flexible working options Annual travel card loan Training, support and development in your career To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification Essential
4 year Degree in Dietetics or Equivalent Current State Registration with the HCPC
Desirable
Further training related to Nutrition and Dietetics
Experience Essential
Clinical experience, following graduation, with a broad range of patients across a variety of clinical settings Sound Clinical knowledge, especially in nutritional support Knowledge of troubleshooting problems associated with enteral feeding Evidence of ongoing CPD e.g. Portfolio Experience of training student Dietitians Experience working as part of a team Evidence of teaching and training Experience of audit and/or research Experience working in a multicultural community
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Excellent oral and written communication Prioritisation Good time management skills. Organisational skills Able to work under own initiative Able to liaise with professionals at all levels Able to achieve deadlines Training of Health Professionals Understanding the importance of maintaining Confidentiality.
Other Essential
Computer literacy Willingness to travel across the Borough of Harrow
Desirable
Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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 Central London Community Health Trust
Address Alexandra Avenue
275 Alexandra Avenue Harrow HA2 9DX
London
HA2 9DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)