About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Dietitian to join our Community team
We would love to show you our department, follow us on social media at Instagram cddftdietitians, Twitter @CDDFTDietitian.
We are a proactive department with a strong focus on service improvement, digital advancement and staff development. We have a preceptorship programme for new staff, regular clinical supervision and lots of CPD opportunities to support career progression. Rotational posts may be possible where there are interested parties and can be discussed at interview.
County Durham is an excellent place to live. With beautiful countryside and coastlines alongside interesting towns and cities. There are excellent transport links to Newcastle (15 minutes via train from Durham) and Sunderland as well as having rail links to other UK cities and international travel from Newcastle and Teesside International Airports.
Main duties of the job
The Nutrition and Dietetic service is split into speciality teams; secondary care, bariatrics, primary care, adult and paediatric diabetes, home enteral feeding, and paediatrics. We are supported by Dietetic assistants and Central Administration.
Our service is based on four sites at Darlington Memorial Hospital, University Hospital North Durham, Bishop Auckland Hospital and Shotley Bridge Hospital.
The community dietetic team provides cover to the general adult population within County Durham and Darlington and covers nursing home visits, domiciliary home visits, community training sessions, community. The post holder will be based at Bishop Auckland Hospital but will be required to cover other areas within the locality of County Durham and Darlington
About us
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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
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Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for a their own caseload referred to the service by community or secondary care professionals. Patients will be seen individually, in groups or with carers in a variety of settings including hospital wards, outpatient clinics, nursing homes, own homes and telephone clinics. The post holder will work closely with other Community Dietitians and members of the wider multidisciplinary team.
The department trains dietetic students (A, B and C placement) and the post holder will have an active role in student training planning, co-ordination and assessment
The Nutrition and Dietetic service is structured into teams; secondary care (incorporating nutrition support and critical care), bariatrics, primary care (incorporating care home training), adult & paediatric diabetes, adult Home Enteral Feeding, paediatrics (incorporating Home Enteral Feeding and paediatric weight management). the nutrition and dietetic service comprises of 6 teams, with 49 Dietitians, 1 Specialist Nurse, 4 Dietetic assistants and we are supported by central administration. We are based on 4 sites in the County, at Darlington Memorial Hospital, University Hospital North Durham, Bishop Auckland Hospital and Shotley Bridge Hospital.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Significant post registration experience Previous experience of working in a variety of clinical settings Experience of working within MDT environments
Desirable
Previous experience of audit and research including submission / presentation to journals / conferences Previous experience of working within primary care
Statutory Registration Essential
Registered with the Health Care Professions Council
Qualifications Essential
BSc(hons) / BSc / Diploma in Dietetics Clinical supervisory skills Leadership Training
Desirable
Working towards or hold Masters Degree Completion of PENG course
Special Requirements Essential
Able to meet the travel requirements of the post Driving posts must have valid Full UK driving licence
Special Skills & Knowledge Essential
Completion of post-graduate specialist education e.g. PENG course or other Ability to plan, initiate and evaluate new services and manage change Has a highly developed understanding of the changing NHS environment and its impact on service provision and staff. Understanding of local and national strategies and policies relating to nutrition, health and social care as relevant to community dietetics Member of BDA
Desirable
Experience of using SystmOne
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 County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bishop Auckland Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
BISHOP AUCKLAND
County Durham
DL14 6AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)