Professional Lead in Dietetics

Job description

Job summary

CLCH are seeking a Trust-wide Professional Lead for Dietetics. The post holder will be a strategic leader, active clinician, fully visible and work collaboratively with key stakeholders to develop an informed and effective workforce for Dietetics, ensuring Registered and Non-registered Dietitians have the necessary competencies and skills to provide the best quality care by

o Chairing the Trust-wide Nutrition and Hydration Group

o Chairing the Trust-wide Dietetic Leadership Group

o Representing Dietitians at senior management level in the Divisions

o Being clinically active and the single point of contact for Dietitians by using their professional expertise to support the development of the Dietetic workforce

o Representing CLCH Dietitians with NHS England, Higher Education Institutions, British Dietetic Association, Integrated Care Systems across London and Hertfordshire

o Represent CLCH Dietitians with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

o Deputise for the Chief AHP as appropriate

Be responsible for leading on clinical supervision of Dietitians ensuring clinical governance with safe, responsive and effective clinical interventionsLead on workforce transformation programmes with Apprenticeships, Preceptorships, Rotations, Clinical Placement Expansion (Fair Share Model), Return to Practice, Summer School and AHP Support Workforce Development

Main duties of the job

Successfully delivering on three core priorities with workforce transformation, resource optimisation, quality and safety

Key duties include:o To provide Trust-wide profession specific professional and clinical leadership in Dieteticso Lead the Clinical Leadership Network which co-ordinates and oversees the development and communication of profession specific guidance and education in line with Trust strategies and local policies as well as best available evidence nationally.o Interpret and evaluate information from diverse sources to make informed judgements about its quality, appropriateness for professional practice and service delivery.o Establish professional boundaries and resolve issues using negotiation skills, influencing and diplomacy with relevant stakeholders ensuring resolution of highly sensitive and contentious professional issueso Represent the Trust at internal and external AHP events as appropriateo Be directly responsible for clinical supervision for senior Dietitians also ensuring that suitable clinical governance is in place across the Trust and where required for our Integrated Care System (ICS) partners.

About us

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration
• MSc Level qualification

Experience

Essential

• Clinically active with extensive clinical experience within Dietetics in a range of clinical settings and/or types of organisations
• Extensive leadership experience in Dietetic role
• Significant experience supervising and appraising staff and students
• Performance management experience
• Development of Registered and Non-registered Dietitians by contributing to CPD including students
• Facilitation, teaching and presentation to internal and external stakeholders about Dietetics
• Use clinical audit for monitoring and evaluation of clinical practice
• Develop, interpret and implement local, regional and national policies, procedures and guidelines
• Ensure quality assurance, risk assessment and management pertaining to Dietetics
• Proven experience of leading service development and innovation
• Working with and involving patients, families and carers in service development and evaluation

Desirable

• Involvement at local, regional and national level with the Dietetic network
• Experience undertaking Serious Incident Investigations and/or managing complaints
• Taking part in discussions at senior leadership level
• Developing strategic direction

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration
• MSc Level qualification

Experience

Essential

• Clinically active with extensive clinical experience within Dietetics in a range of clinical settings and/or types of organisations
• Extensive leadership experience in Dietetic role
• Significant experience supervising and appraising staff and students
• Performance management experience
• Development of Registered and Non-registered Dietitians by contributing to CPD including students
• Facilitation, teaching and presentation to internal and external stakeholders about Dietetics
• Use clinical audit for monitoring and evaluation of clinical practice
• Develop, interpret and implement local, regional and national policies, procedures and guidelines
• Ensure quality assurance, risk assessment and management pertaining to Dietetics
• Proven experience of leading service development and innovation
• Working with and involving patients, families and carers in service development and evaluation

Desirable

• Involvement at local, regional and national level with the Dietetic network
• Experience undertaking Serious Incident Investigations and/or managing complaints
• Taking part in discussions at senior leadership level
• Developing strategic direction

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust
Address

CLCH Academy

1 Frith Street

London

W1D 3HZ

United Kingdom

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