Dietitian

Job description

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

Job overview

Are you looking for your first dietetic role, or seeking further experience as a band 5? Come and join our caring, dynamic and friendly department at the Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. You will be part of a team comprising of over twenty dietitians, dietetic assistants, administrators and clinical nurse specialists in nutrition, all passionate about promoting excellent nutrition and hydration care. This post will provide excellent experience in general dietetics and an opportunity to gain an insight into various specialities (critical care and PN, gastroenterology, diabetes, HEN, oncology). There may be the opportunity of rotational working opportunities on both our main sites at Basingstoke and Winchester.

We offer preceptorship and support for your professional and personal development.

You should be motivated, enthusiastic with good time management skills and a good team player.

Main duties of the job

To work within the dietetic team and provide a high quality, evidenced based and safe dietetic service at the Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

To be actively involved in the promotion of excellent care in Nutrition and Hydration within the Trust, which includes the training of Trust employees
• To be responsible for providing a high quality, efficient and effective dietetic service to delegated wards and outpatient clinics
• To develop, deliver and evaluate training to patients with specific condition as well as other health professionals
• To ensure the effective training and development of student dietitians, including documentation and supervision, after probationary period and training

Working for our organisation

You will provide a service to adult in and outpatients across the Trust, working closely with the support of a dedicated acute team. Continued professional development is actively promoted through various initiatives such as preceptorship, work based shadowing and attending regular study days relevant to the post.

The department is actively involved in the training of dietetic students from both University of Surrey and University of Winchester. There are opportunities to deliver training to other members of the MDT, and group education sessions for patient groups.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are happy to talk flexible working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential criteria

• Degree in Dietetics or equivalent
• HCPC registration as a dietitian in the UK

Desirable criteria

• member of a special interest group

Experience

Essential criteria

• Preparing and presenting talks to groups.
• NHS experience (as a student or care support worker acceptable)

Skills

Essential criteria

• Good communication skills with individuals and groups
• proficient IT skills

Using AI in Your Application

We support the use of technology to help manage time and improve efficiency, but it is your responsibility to ensure your application is personalised and accurately reflects your own skills, experience and values.

AI tools can be useful when drafting an application, but they should only be used to assist you. The content submitted must be your own work and an authentic representation of your knowledge, abilities and experiences.

Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may be rejected. For example, we may receive multiple applications containing identical or generic wording that does not reflect the individual applicant.

The use of AI during assessments, including interviews, is not permitted unless this has been agreed in advance as a reasonable adjustment. For virtual interviews, you may be asked to provide a 360-degree view of the room and confirm that no additional devices are being used. If AI use is suspected during an interview, we may pause the interview, ask questions regarding its use, or adapt our assessment approach.

Working in healthcare requires integrity, honesty and accountability. We expect all applications and assessments to be a genuine reflection of your own experience, knowledge and values.
Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in both the delivery of our services and the recruitment and management of our staff.

We welcome applications from everyone who has the skills, experience and values required for the role, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity.
Happy to Talk Flexible Working

We are committed to supporting flexible ways of working and will consider all requests for flexible and part-time working wherever service needs allow.
Important Information About Your Application
Recruitment Process

Applications are submitted through our recruitment system, Trac. Following submission, all correspondence relating to your application will be sent from apps.trac.jobs. Please regularly check your inbox, including your junk or spam folders.

Shortlisted candidates will normally be contacted at least five working days before their interview date.
Vacancy Closing Dates

This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
English Language Requirement

In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate effectively in spoken and written English. This will be assessed during the recruitment process.
Pre-Employment Checks and Probation
Keeping Patients Safe

At Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, patient safety is our highest priority. We recommend that staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and understand that we continue to care for patients who are COVID-19 positive within our services.
Probationary Period

All new employees will be required to complete a six-month probationary period as part of their employment with the Trust.

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