Specialist Dietitian - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
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Description
Band 6


Main area

  • Specialist Dietitian

Grade

  • Band 6

Contract

  • Fixed term: 3 years (Cystic Fybrosis Dietitian)

Hours

  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Job share
  • Flexible working
30 hours per week (30 hours per week)


Job ref
A


Site

  • City Campus

Town

  • Nottingham

Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 Per annum pro rata


Salary period

  • Yearly

Closing

  • 14/08/2023 23:59
Job overview

Would you like to gain dietetic experience in adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) care?

You will become an integral member of our multidisciplinary CF team delivering high quality patient-centred care for Nottinghamshire.

We are an exceptional, dynamic and supportive team with a strong MDT ethos and focus on patient outcomes.


You will be given opportunities for CPD including attendance at national CF updates, behavioral change training, shadowing within other specialities within the wider dietetic department and access to the Dietetic MSc programme at the University of Nottingham.

Main duties of the job


You will provide advice and support the nutritional needs of this complex group of patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings.

As part of this role you will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

You will have the opportunity to develop your skills as a CF dietitian.


You will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team and support projects to enhance the expected high quality care provided.


You will need to be dedicated and show ambition to continually evaluate working practices to ensure a safe and quality service.


Your work and development will be supported by the more experienced dietitians who will assist you to engage in audit, research and contribute to service development.

The role will also include supporting the wider dietetic department in a reciprocal cover cover arrangement.

Working for our organisation


With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population.

We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH.

We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve.

With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career


The dietetic and nutrition service at Nottingham University Hospitals is a large and friendly department of around 90 staff including assistants and technicians providing dietetic and nutrition support across all areas of the Trust and beyond.

We have close links with the University of Nottingham and take student dietitians for A, B and C placements.


As a service, we are committed to continuing professional development for all our staff through a range of opportunities that include recognised training courses, involvement in service development and audit.

We have supported staff through a number of development opportunities including Masters, PhD and international travelling scholarships.

Nottingham is a friendly city with excellent leisure facilities, shops and beautiful countryside within easy reach. It has first rate transport links with its close proximity to East Midlands Airport and train services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities


In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.


You should have experience of working as a dietitian, have excellent communication skills, self-motivation, have a flexible approach and the ability to manage your own time and buys workload within a supportive team.

Nutritional support skills are essential.

You will work closely with the MDT as well as other dietetics specialties.

You will deliver nutritional counselling and utilise behavioral change techniques to enable patients to manage their condition and improve their quality of life.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • Qualified Dietitian
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Registered with the Health Professions Council.
Desirable criteria

  • Member of BDA including specialist group.
Experience

Essential criteria

  • Experience of working as a registered dietitian
Desirable criteria

  • Experience of working in relevant specialist area/s.
Communication

Essential criteria

  • Evidence of verbal and non verbal communication
Analytical and Judgement skill

Essential criteria

  • Evidence of complex decision making
Ability to travel off site

Essential criteria
- willing to travel

Desirable criteria
- car driver with access to car
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Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to
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