We are excited to be recruiting to a part-time Band 6 HPB and colorectal Dietitian post at the Freeman Hospital. This is a temporary 12-month position and is an ideal opportunity to broaden your skills in the specialist areas of enteral and parenteral feeding within the hepatobiliary and colorectal surgery team.
The successful applicant will join our friendly and supportive adult department of 45 dietitians providing clinical support to patients and act as a source of expertise to the wider Multidisciplinary team including medical, nursing and allied health professionals across the trust.
The department provides A, B and C placements for dietetic students. The Trust places significant value on its dietetic services in the provision of first-class patient care, and the dietetic service enjoys a high profile with excellent multidisciplinary involvement.
* Interview Date Tuesday 25 February 2025
* 18 Hours 45 Minutes/Week
* NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to:
* Deliver a high-quality dietetic service within the specialist area of hepatobiliary and colorectal surgery
* Work effectively as part of the MDT
* Take part in student training and supervision
* Contribute to research and audit
You should be enthusiastic and self-motivated and will:
* Have post-registration experience in oral nutrition support
* Have post-registration experience in Enteral feeding
* Previous PN experience is desirable but not essential
* Be able to demonstrate ongoing CPD and have evidence of developing practice
* Be able to support colleagues and take responsibility for the clinical supervision of junior staff and students
* Have excellent communication skills
* Be able to maintain good relationships with colleagues and the wider MDT
As part of the wider dietetic department, 'Newcastle Nutrition', you will have support from colleagues at the Royal Victoria Infirmary and Centre for Ageing and Vitality sites. Our Dietetic teams are enthusiastic, committed and have established a first-class reputation.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
* Freeman Hospital
* Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
* Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
* Newcastle Dental Hospital
* Newcastle Fertility Centre
* Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
* Northern Genetics Service
* Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals
Job responsibilities
* Delivers a comprehensive and effective clinical nutrition and dietetic service in acute hospital services in the specialist area/s or in the community.
* Provides specialist dietetic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and management in the clinical setting and in one or more sub-specialty areas. This may include supplementary prescribing.
* Acts as a source of expertise in nutrition support/education and dietetics to patients, medical staff, health care professionals, relatives, carers and all relevant agencies.
* Provides expertise to Nutrition Teams and works in other multidisciplinary teams.
* Delivers education and training at all levels.
* Participates in team and multi-disciplinary evaluation, audit and research.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
* HPC UK registered dietitian
* Degree in Dietetics or Science/Nutrition Degree plus Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics
* Evidence of specialist training or validated qualification in one or more specialty areas
Desirable
* Basic counselling skills or training in cognitive behaviour therapy
* Teaching certificate
* Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or similar
* Clinical supervisory skills training
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Post registration clinical practice in general clinical dietetics
* Range of general dietetics
* Evidence of knowledge in specialty areas
* Evidence of continuous professional development
* Understands Health Professions Council Code of Conduct
Skills & Abilities
Essential
* Driving licence if relevant to the role
* Basic keyboard skills - Word, E-mail, PowerPoint, Excel, dietary analysis.
Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Freeman Hospital
317 01 Freeman Hospital
NE7 7DN
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