This exciting opportunity for two posts in the renal dietetic team would suit a band 5 dietitian who would like to specialise in an interesting and rewarding area of dietetics or a band 6 dietitian looking to further develop their skills and expertise.
We will also consider those wanting to consider a band 5 to band 6 development opportunity.
The post holder will be supported by an MDT who truly value dietetics and a dynamic, forward-thinking dietetic team.
The post holder will provide a high-quality, evidence-based dietetic service as part of a specialist multidisciplinary renal team and be a specialist clinician within dietetics.
They will provide clinical expertise in renal services across Doncaster and Bassetlaw, managing their own caseload and working collaboratively with colleagues to meet the needs of patients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for:
* Providing a Dietetic Service to a caseload of patients who require nutritional and dietetic support, using evidence-based patient-centered principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate dietetic interventions.
* Providing advice and ongoing support to patients who have clinical, emotional, psychological, and social problems with the support of other team members and direct clinical supervision.
* Overcoming barriers to communication and acceptance and playing a role in developing educational resources for patient use.
* Sharing the role of developing and delivering training packages to staff, other health professionals, and group education for patients with renal disease.
* Taking responsibility for ensuring own continuing professional development and actively participating in the Trust's clinical governance programme through audit and research activities.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH, we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care, and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:
* Extensive range of learning opportunities
* NHS Pension Scheme
* Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
* Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
* NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemes
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Qualified as a registered dietitian
* Good clinical knowledge in general dietetics
* Understanding of professional ethics and application in practice
* Clinical experience of working in a variety of settings
Desirable
* Experience of working as part of a specialist MDT
* Evidence of post registration CPD
* 12 months post registration experience
Qualifications and training
Essential
* Degree in Dietetics or Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics
* HCPC UK Registered Dietitian or working towards
Desirable
* Post graduate study in appropriate clinical and non-clinical areas
* Membership of relevant special interest groups
Personal attributes and skills
Essential
* Good communication skills
* Ability to work to deadlines and use own initiative
* Ability to be an effective member of a team
* Motivated and enthusiastic
* Flexible / adaptable / innovative
* Ability to acknowledge own limitations and seek assistance / support as appropriate
* Ability to manage a busy caseload
Desirable
* Behaviour change / motivational interviewing skills
Values
Essential
* Demonstrates our We Care values and the DBTH Way
Employer details
Employer name
Address
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
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