Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Are you a dietitian wanting new challenges and to advance your career in a variety of highly specialist clinical areas whilst being supported by friendly and dynamic colleagues? Then join the team at Wythenshawe Hospital as we are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, registered dietitian with sound knowledge and understanding of the nutritional implications of acute and chronic conditions.
Rotational opportunities may include:
* Trauma and Orthopaedics
* Asthma and Sleep apnoea
* Transplant and Critical care
We are a hospital recognised for the quality of teaching and research, therefore an interest in training dietitians, students, medical and nursing staff is paramount. Your own knowledge and skill progression are extremely valued, and the department actively encourages CPD activities and personal development.
Main duties of the job
* To complete an accurate and evidenced based nutritional assessment of patients referred to the dietetic service.
* To provide subsequent specialist assessments for patients within the caseload to assist in the determination of the nutritional diagnosis and formulation of patient-centred treatment plans and goals.
* To plan, deliver, evaluate, and modify specialist nutritional care for patients with complex medical conditions and social needs.
* Provide nutritional advice in an accessible format to patients and carers in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team and other agencies involved.
* Demonstrate excellent communication skills, share good practice, develop robust professional networks and support of colleagues.
* Actively participate in audit and research activities to ensure evidence-based practice, quality improvement and service effectiveness.
* Responsible for the clinical development and supervision of newly qualified staff and student dietitians as well as acting as a professional resource for other dietitians.
* To support the development of a culture of accountability and governance at all levels.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.6bn and is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, we champion collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness, and driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree/ Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
* Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered Dietitian
* Higher degree or advanced diploma in Dietetics
* Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition Group Clinical Update Course or equivalent Advanced Dietetic approved course
* Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA)
Experience
* Relevant post registration clinical experience
* Experience of regular teaching and delivery of presentations
* Produce and present clear, concise, and timely written information
* Clinical supervisory student training course & regular involvement in student training and assessment
* Portfolio of audit/research experience
* Member of BDA Specialist Interest Group
* Published audit/research
Knowledge
* Sound knowledge of clinical dietetics including anthropometric measurement, biochemical interpretation & devising highly complex nutritional treatment plans
* Detailed knowledge of clinical governance
* Participation in continuing professional development to ensure evidence-based practice
Clinical Skills
* Advanced communication; motivation, questioning & listening skills
* Can work as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Ability to reflect & critically appraise own work & that of others
* Able to prioritise workload & projects
* Produce and present clear, concise, and timely written information
* Demonstrate Leadership Qualities
* Ability to work with a range of age groups
* European Computer Driving License
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year (Per Annum Pro Rata)
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