Senior Dietitian

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To work as a member of the paediatric Dietetic and Nutrition Service team based at Leicester Royal Infirmary.

To be responsible for the development and provision of a high quality, evidence based, effective nutrition and dietetic service, for paediatrics, neonatology and/or maternal medicine services.

To manage the paediatric and/or neonatal caseloads with varying degree of nutritional complexity, without direct supervision and whilst exercising a large degree of autonomy.

To work as part of the Nutrition and Dietetic Service and the Women's and Children's Clinical Management Group, at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL NHS Trust).

To provide a Nutrition and Dietetic Service to paediatrics, neonatology and maternal medicine children and their families and carers whilst under the care of Consultant Paediatrians and Consultant Neonatologists.

To be an expert in paediatric, neonatal and/or maternal medicine specialities within the nutrition and dietetic team and service, and inform other Dietitians within the team and service of developments in these fields.

To be responsible for nutrition and dietetic input into multi-professional groups and staff, and policy development within paediatric, neonatal and/or maternal medicine care.

The post holder will also provide continuity of care across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland healthcare community, and advise other dietitians and healthcare professionals on nutrition and diet matters. The posts responsibilities will be set up on a rotational basis with other band 5/6 Dietitians in the clinical paediatric, neonatal and maternal medicine nutrition and dietetic team.

The role is flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the health and social care systems.

The post holder will have the underpinning knowledge and assessed level of competence to undertake such a role.

To maintain professional registration with the Health Care Professional Council.

Please see job description/person specification for further details on the role

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• A three/ four year Undergraduate or a Two Year Post Graduate Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or similar non-UK qualification.
• UK Registered Dietitian with the Health Care Professions Council

Desirable criteria

• Completion of a Clinical Supervisory Skills Course.
• Completion of a Clinical Supervisory Skills Course.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Dietetic experience in a varied dietetic environment.
• In addition some dietetic experience in Nutrition support.
• Is able to demonstrate ability to initiate and be involved in QI
• Can demonstrate the required competency in the post.
• Has developed practice in dietetics to include different ways of caseload management and delivering services.
• Can demonstrate evidence of continued professional development (e.g. keeps a professional portfolio).

Desirable criteria

• Previous involvement with the pre-registration practice training for Dietitians
• Is able to demonstrate ability to initiate and be involved in QI activities ie clinical audit /PDSA cycles activities leading to improved patient care
• Is able to support and take a role in the professional development of others

Communication & Relationship skills

Essential criteria

• Is able to use different techniques for motivating individuals and groups to make behavioural change
• Can use different approaches to communication with a wide variety of patients, both as individuals and in groups, and with the public
• Is aware of the different communication needs within a culturally diverse community and how this may impact on both own professional practice and others
• Has a good understanding of team work and how this can be used to improve patient care
• Is able to give examples of own involvement of working as part of a team
• Can demonstrate confidence, leadership and self-motivation

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

• Analytical and Judgement skills

Desirable criteria

• Is able to support and take a key role the professional development of others

Planning & Organisation Skills

Essential criteria

• Can demonstrate excellent organisational and supervisory skills
• Can give examples of quality initiatives to improve the delivery of patient care and own involvement in specific initiatives
• Is able to prioritise workload and is flexible in approach, and has an influence on developing these skills in junior staff and students

Desirable criteria

• Has vision for new ways of working and healthcare delivery and has evidence of change

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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