About this role
Job summary
Looking to join a Band 6 community role within an 'Outstanding' CQC rated Trust?
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Dietitian to join ourCommunity Dietetics Adults Team. If you are currently a Band 5 dietitian seeking to progress in your career but do not yethave all the relevant experience, we are pleased to be able to offer this as a 6 months development opportunity as a Band5 - progressing to a Band 6 role once relevant competencies are met by the end of the 6 month period.
Based at Trinity House, Ashford, this role offers a varied and rewarding workload across community settings, where you can see the realdifference your dietetic advice makes to patients' lives.
The post is full time, with flexible and part time working considered.
Main duties of the job
Delivering face-to-face outpatient clinics Undertaking home visits to support patients in their own homes Running virtual clinics and virtual care home clinics, including remote working from home where appropriate Managing a varied community caseload and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams Contributing to and delivering patient group education sessions Participating in service development and quality improvement (QI) projects We are committed to developing our workforce and offer:
Easy access to a wide range of specialist colleagues for supervision and advice A structured Skills and Knowledge Enhancement Programme, with opportunities to develop expertise in gastroenterology Regular CPD opportunities, both in-service and external A highly supportive administrative team, enabling clinicians to focus on clinical care Flexible working options to support work-life balance Supportive managers and a positive team culture within an Outstanding NHS Trust Driving to locations across East Kent to meet service needs - driving is essential for this role
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
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The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Job description Job responsibilities
As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
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We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics Registered Health Care Professional - HCPC
Desirable
Registered Member of British Dietetics Association (BDA)
Experience Essential
Demonstratable post graduate dietetic experience Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience
Desirable
Experience in community dietetics
Specialist knowledge and expertise Essential
Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to community dietetics)
Skills and abilities Essential
Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise and organise work under pressure to meet deadlines Able to travel (drive) between sites across East Kent and carry equipment such as wheelchair scales
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Trinity House
Ashford
TN25 4AZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)