About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a specialist Dietitian to work in spinal cord injury and haematology/oncology services at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust based at the National Spinal Injuries Centre (NSIC) and cancer care and haematology unit at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
You will join our thriving, 40 strong Nutrition and Dietetic department based in Buckinghamshire. We work from bases in Amersham, Stoke Mandeville and Wycombe.
This specialist post is ideal for existing Band 5 Dietitians wishing to move to the next stage of their career or Band 6 Dietitians wishing to specialise in the field of spinal cord injury within our World renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre. Applicants with less practice in this field who are highly motivated will also be considered. Teamwork and excellent communication skills are essential for this role.
This post offers a fantastic opportunity to gain a variety of skillsacross the spinal service: spinal injury, acute and rehab wards, complex nutrition support as well as clinical audit, and cancer care and haematology outpatients, working with the wider MDT and Dietetic teams across Buckinghamshire.
We actively encourage CPD, clinical supervision and participation in specialist teams to develop our service. The department has excellent secretarial and IT support, and we also take dietetic students for B and C placements.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the dietetic team to provide Nutrition and Dietetic services to inpatients within the National Spinal Injuries Centre [NSIC] and outpatient in CCHU. To provide support for Dietitians, Dietetic Assistants and Student Dietitians across the Nutrition and dietetics Service. To provide specialised assessment, treatment and support of patients requiring dietetic treatment.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us?
We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
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Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential
BSc Dietetics or equivalent HPC Registration
Desirable
British Dietetic Association member Membership of appropriate professional interest groups Documentary evidence of CPD
EXPERIENCE Essential
Experience in assessing nutritional requirements and developing nutrition care plans Experience in monitoring and developing EN regimens Experience in assessment for enteral feeding, products, equipment and regimens Accurate anthropometric skills Student training experience
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential
Ability to travel to other sites if required
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential
Working knowledge of commonly used feeding systems Awareness of regulatory bodies (HCPC) and professional bodies (BDA) code of practice and professional guidelines Commitment to engage in CPD and dept appraisal system Competent user of IT equipment and basic software (email, RIO) To be able to communicate clearly and concisely to both staff and patients Ability to work well independently and as part of a team Ability to prioritise and manage own caseload and time
Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and evidence based practice. Ability to plan and deliver training sessions to health care professionals
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential
Ability to travel to other sites if required
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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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 Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)