Dietician - Newport, United Kingdom - Practice Plus Group

Practice Plus Group Newport, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Permanent

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Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Dietician at HMP Isle of Wight to join our team. HMP Isle of Wights present role is a category B male training prison. Located on a small island, HMP Isle of Wight is located 8 minutes from St Marys Hospital and 26 minutes away from Cowes Ferry Terminal.

Currently our core hours of operation are - 07:30 -17:30

This position is working 28 hours a week and youll receive salary up to 39,710 (pro rata) - Dependent on Experience

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As a Dietician you will be responsible for the development and provision of a specialist dietetic nutrition service to HMP Isle of Wight. As part of your role, you will be involved in the nutritional assessment including the analysis of nutritional intake and calculations of nutritional requirements based on diagnosis and expert techniques. Key aspects of your role include Health Promotion and Education & Training, Research and Audit to ensure ongoing clinical excellence and care through evidence based practice for clients within your caseload.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated

we act with integrity

we embrace diversity

we strive to do things better together

To be successful in this role you will have excellent communication, motivation and counselling skills and be able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. You will need a minimum of 2 years post graduate experience of undertaking clinical audit/research and be HCPC registered.

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

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