Job summary
- Main area
- Dietetics
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 421-PSC-1159M-B
- Employer
- Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Harrogate District Foundation Trust
- Town
- Harrogate
- Salary
- £28,407 - £42,618 per annum pro rata (band 5-6 progression considered)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 31/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Dietitian
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Are you keen to work in a supportive acute ward dietetic team and build your experience in the dietetic management of patients on our stroke unit?
Due to developments within the Nutrition & Dietetic service we have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Dietitian to join our team. The successful candidate will also cover respiratory, cardiology and general medicine.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will support the acute team lead to deliver and develop the dietetic service to all in-patients wards at Harrogate District Hospital. This post is primarily in-patient based with some outpatient clinic work. You will also have the opportunity to develop your skills in intensive care and parenteral nutrition to help with the gastro/surgical dietitian as cover for annual leave.
This post is an excellent opportunity to develop your experience and knowledge base in enteral feeding, and the dietetic management of stroke patients. The post holder will also work on other speciality wards and contribute to other departmental projects, audits and supervision.
The wider dietetic department offers excellent support for professional development and participates in the training of student dietitians on A, B and C placements.
Working for our organisation
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide ‘outstanding’ care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture – our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification
The interviews will be held face to face, we are not conducting virtual interviews at this time.
For more information: Mala Suri ([email protected]) – Clinical Lead Dietitian or Alison Ogier ([email protected] ) Professional Lead Dietitian or telephone 01423 553329
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC registration and qualified as a registered dietitian
- Member of the BDA
Experience
Essential criteria
- 1 year post HCPC registration experience to be considered for Band 6 or at least 6 months post HCPC registration experience to be for band 5-6 progression post
- Experience in supervising other i.e. dietetic assistants, nutrition assistants
- Training and presentation skills using a variety of teaching methods for both individuals and groups
- Able to demonstrate the management of a complex caseload
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable criteria
- Involved with practice placement training of students
- Evidence of introducing service development and innovation
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Post graduate experience in supporting patients following a stroke
- Post graduate experience in supporting patients requiring enteral feeding
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Alison Ogier
- Job title
- Professional Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01423 553329
- Additional information
Mala Suri
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