Clinical Team Leader (Dietetics)

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BSc. Or MSc. in Dietetics OR BSc. in relevant science plus Post Graduate Diploma or MSc in Dietetics
• Member of relevant clinical specialist interest group(s)
• Completion of validated/nationally recognised post-graduate training in the clinical specialist area(s)
• Completion of post grad training courses in: First line Management Leadership/team building Motivational interviewing / cognitive behaviour therapy Clinical educator skills
• State registration via Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable criteria

• MSc. in relevant field
• Registered member of the British Dietetic Association
• Audit and Research training to a postgraduate level
• Basic food hygiene certificate
• Ability to speak a second language

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant postgraduate clinical experience working as a highly specialist Dietitian in the relevant specialist field
• Significant experience of line management of staff
• Understanding of evidence of experience in clinical governance and its implications for services including quality issues, audit and evidence based practice
• Advanced level of knowledge of current best dietetic practice in the clinical specialist area
• Advanced knowledge of local and national policies and procedures e.g. British Dietetic Association/Health and Care Professions Council Code of Conduct/Ethics, NSFs, Health and Safety, Infection Control, Equality and Diversit
• Evidence of relevant Continual Professional Development to an advanced practitioner level
• Experience of and commitment of interdisciplinary and uni-disciplinary team working
• Evidence of contribution to clinical education and in-service training of other health care workers, organisations, less experienced staff/students and assistants
• Experience of working in an area of cultural diversity
• Demonstrate knowledge of safeguarding practices relevant to the clinical area

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of primary care, community and Intermediate Care Services
• Evidence of participation in post registration and published papers

Clinical Skills / Abilities

Essential criteria

• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Good organisational / planning / prioritisation skills
• Ability to motivate and negotiate to encourage reluctant and challenging patients
• Proven ability to lead, inspire and encourage the team
• Flexible attitude
• Able to handle sensitive situations and "multi-task"
• Well developed concentration, analytical and problem solving and clinical reasoning skills
• Able to work autonomously with ability to seek guidance appropriately from peers both internal and external to the Trust
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own and others practise
• Effective written communication skills e.g. clinical records, reports to other health care professionals and external agencies
• Empathetic and able to deliver unpleasant news
• Advanced presentation skills, including experience of giving talks /chairing large groups
• Computer literacy
• Able to adapt to working in different specialities and different environments (e.g. diabetes centre, community clinics)
• Safe and effective handling of unpleasant substances/environments.

Desirable criteria

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• European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent

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