Job summary Are you an experienced and highly motivated Dietitian ready to take the next steps in your dietetic career? Are you keen to further develop your specialist knowledge, leadership and service development skills? Become a Senior Specialist Dietitian at UHBW where you will play a crucial role in leading, developing and delivering high-quality nutritional care to patients within oncology and surgery pathway at Weston General Hospital. You will work across the 4 pillars of practice to achieve the shared objectives of the nutrition and dietetic service. This is an incredible opportunity for you to learn and develop new knowledge and skills as part of an experienced and supportive dietetic department.Your role will involve ensuring the continuity of the excellent work already in place, while also having the autonomy to deliver key improvements. It is a chance to make a lasting difference whilst expanding your clinical and leadership skills. Main duties of the job: What we're looking for: A skilled professional with a proven track record inthe provision of dietetic care for oncology and surgical patients. Strong leadership skills to inspire and guide a dedicated team and others within the department. The ability to adapt quickly to established systems and contribute innovative ideas to enhance service delivery. Main duties of the job The Weston dietetic department are a friendly team of 18 dietitians and support workers, based at Weston General Hospital (WGH) in the beautiful coastal town of Weston-super-Mare. We are part of the wider UHBW Nutrition and Dietetic Service based at Bristol Royal Infirmary and sit within UHBW's Adult Therapy Services. Find out more about UHBW Adult Therapies Department Careers by searching this link www.uhbwcareers.nhs.uk/therapies-careers Our growing service at Weston has innovative food policy and front door teams and dietetic support workers underpinning the wider acute team in the management of our 270 bedded hospital. We work within a range of areas, including gastroenterology, surgery, trauma and orthopaedics general medicine, stroke, respiratory, endocrinology and cardiology, care of the elderly, medically fit for discharge, and a 5 bedded Critical Care Unit. We also manage outpatient caseloads, within general, oncology, diabetes and gastroenterology specialities. Awards and achievements We are an innovative service formally recognised within the Trust with both the team and individuals receiving awards or nominations in the Trust "Recognising Success Awards". About us University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 387-DT-5289-LH Job locations Weston General Hospital Grange Road Weston-super-Mare BS23 4TQ Job description Job responsibilities Why you'll like this role: A supportive and collaborative environment with a team passionate about patient care and professional growth. The opportunity to lead within 2 different specialities. Scope for professional creativity. We encourage you to get in touch withsian.insonuhbw.nhs.uk with any questions about this post and we welcome visits to meet in person. Team perks and benefits Supernumerary period Flexi time working Time together for a monthly canteen breakfast One day per month of protected non clinical time Monthly supervision sessions Time for learning and development with peers within your speciality areas Funding for learning and development opportunities You will also be entitled to the NHS pension scheme, up to 33 days per year of holiday plus bank holiday entitlement, and access to NHS discounts offering big savings on the brands you love For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities Why you'll like this role: A supportive and collaborative environment with a team passionate about patient care and professional growth. The opportunity to lead within 2 different specialities. Scope for professional creativity. We encourage you to get in touch withsian.insonuhbw.nhs.uk with any questions about this post and we welcome visits to meet in person. Team perks and benefits Supernumerary period Flexi time working Time together for a monthly canteen breakfast One day per month of protected non clinical time Monthly supervision sessions Time for learning and development with peers within your speciality areas Funding for learning and development opportunities You will also be entitled to the NHS pension scheme, up to 33 days per year of holiday plus bank holiday entitlement, and access to NHS discounts offering big savings on the brands you love For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Significant clinical experience in: -Nutritional Support/Therapy in the relevant pathways of care ie stroke, care of the elderly -Chronic Disease Management -Enteral Nutrition Support This should include a significant period of time working in a clinical speciality at a senior level (E) Working as part of a multi-professional team (E) Experience of training dietetic students at all grades (E) Experience of audit and/or quality assurance (E) Experience of working in a multicultural setting (E) Experience of managing/supervising junior staff (E) Desirable Experience or involvement of implementing guidance, policy (D) Research and Development (D) Experience of producing protocols and procedures for use by others (D) Qualifications and training Essential oQ1 HCPC registration (E) oQ2 Degree/postgraduate qualification in nutrition and dietetics (E) oQ3 Evidence of extensive postgraduate training relevant to post (E) oQ4 Clinical supervisory skills course (E) oQ5 Postgraduate diploma/MSc or equivalent evidence of advanced dietetic practice (E) oQ8 PENG Group Clinical Update Course and/or Behaviour Change Course (E) Desirable oQ6 BDA membership (D) oQ7 Teaching qualification (D) Skills and abilities Essential oS1 Advanced communications skills at all levels (E) -Oral -Written -Interpersonal oS2 Good organisational skills and time management (E) oS3 Teaching/presentation skills in a variety of settings and to professional groups/grades at undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree level (E) oS4 Computer skills i.e. Databases, Excel and use of dietary analysis programs (E) oS5 Advanced analytical and clinical reasoning skills (E) oS8 Behavioural and motivational interviewing skills (E) Desirable oS6 Counselling skills (D) oS7 Evidence of published own work/articles etc. (D) Apptitudes Essential oA1 Ability to work under pressure (E) oA2 Ability to both work alone and as a team player (E) oA3 Able to maintain effective working relationships across different professions (E) oA4 Ability to work under own initiative (E) oA5 Flexibility (E) oA6 Reflective approach to practice (E) oA7 Ability to process highly complex information or situations (E) oA8 Ability to deal with challenging behaviours of patients, carers and students (E) oA9 Promotes professional interests (E) Desirable oA10 Active/committee member of BDA Specialist Interest Group (D Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Significant clinical experience in: -Nutritional Support/Therapy in the relevant pathways of care ie stroke, care of the elderly -Chronic Disease Management -Enteral Nutrition Support This should include a significant period of time working in a clinical speciality at a senior level (E) Working as part of a multi-professional team (E) Experience of training dietetic students at all grades (E) Experience of audit and/or quality assurance (E) Experience of working in a multicultural setting (E) Experience of managing/supervising junior staff (E) Desirable Experience or involvement of implementing guidance, policy (D) Research and Development (D) Experience of producing protocols and procedures for use by others (D) Qualifications and training Essential oQ1 HCPC registration (E) oQ2 Degree/postgraduate qualification in nutrition and dietetics (E) oQ3 Evidence of extensive postgraduate training relevant to post (E) oQ4 Clinical supervisory skills course (E) oQ5 Postgraduate diploma/MSc or equivalent evidence of advanced dietetic practice (E) oQ8 PENG Group Clinical Update Course and/or Behaviour Change Course (E) Desirable oQ6 BDA membership (D) oQ7 Teaching qualification (D) Skills and abilities Essential oS1 Advanced communications skills at all levels (E) -Oral -Written -Interpersonal oS2 Good organisational skills and time management (E) oS3 Teaching/presentation skills in a variety of settings and to professional groups/grades at undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree level (E) oS4 Computer skills i.e. Databases, Excel and use of dietary analysis programs (E) oS5 Advanced analytical and clinical reasoning skills (E) oS8 Behavioural and motivational interviewing skills (E) Desirable oS6 Counselling skills (D) oS7 Evidence of published own work/articles etc. (D) Apptitudes Essential oA1 Ability to work under pressure (E) oA2 Ability to both work alone and as a team player (E) oA3 Able to maintain effective working relationships across different professions (E) oA4 Ability to work under own initiative (E) oA5 Flexibility (E) oA6 Reflective approach to practice (E) oA7 Ability to process highly complex information or situations (E) oA8 Ability to deal with challenging behaviours of patients, carers and students (E) oA9 Promotes professional interests (E) Desirable oA10 Active/committee member of BDA Specialist Interest Group (D 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Address Weston General Hospital Grange Road Weston-super-Mare BS23 4TQ Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)