York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Are you interested in renal dietetics? Are you looking to start or progress your career as a Band 5 Dietitian in a supportive department which emphasises clinical supervision and peer support, as well as learning and development across the Four Pillars of Practice? This may be the post for you!
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and supportive renal team based at York Hospital. You will be joining a forward-thinking department of over 30 Dietitians which is valued and respected throughout the Trust and the renal multidisciplinary team.
You will mainly be working within York Hospital; however, there will also be the opportunity to work cross-site, including at Scarborough Hospital and renal units at Harrogate, Easingwold, and Selby. The ability to transport yourself and equipment across the locality during the course of a normal working day is required for this post.
The department places a strong emphasis on clinical and peer support and clinical supervision, and has a well-established programme facilitating the training of Dietetic students on the three clinical placements included within their training. We are also involved in delivering a variety of rolling training programmes for other healthcare professionals across the Trust, relating to nutritional care.
Main duties of the job
We will support you to develop skills across inpatients and outpatients including clinics and group education. If you are a newly qualified Dietitian in your first year of practice, we have a Preceptorship programme to help support development of your skills and confidence as an autonomous practitioner.
You will have the opportunity to work with experienced Dietitians and the Advanced Clinical Specialist Dietitian for renal as well as within the renal multi-professional team. You will also work alongside other Band 5 Dietitians, Dietetic Support Workers, and Assistant Practitioners, to provide inpatient services across other areas, including General Medicine, Stroke, Gastroenterology, Care of the Elderly, and Cancer.
Within the acute setting, in addition to oral nutrition support, you will be able to develop clinical skills working with patients requiring enteral tube feeding and parenteral nutrition. Outpatient clinic work will include interventions for the management of those with reduced kidney function (General Nephrology) and those with urological conditions.
The successful candidate will be involved in these important aspects of supporting the learning and development of others.
About us
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job responsibilities
We are proud to offer our Multi-Professional Preceptorship Programme to all newly registered practitioners. This is a wonderful opportunity to welcome you into your new teams and our Trust, providing you with support and guidance as you develop in confidence and competence whilst transitioning from student to autonomous professional.
Preceptorship lasts 12 months, and you will be assigned a preceptee who will support, coach, mentor, and guide you through regular meetings, alongside a programme of structured learning.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
* Evidence of relevant CPD activities
* Evidence of postgraduate training within dietetics
Experience and Knowledge
* Evidence of knowledge relevant to role, including the management of a range of conditions
* Willingness to acquire additional knowledge through formal and informal clinical supervision
* Evidence of ability to manage clinical presentations
* Experience in assessment and provision of dietetic equipment
* Experience in delivering clinical treatment within dietetics
* Awareness of current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice
* Knowledge of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment
* Developed clinical skills within relevant area
* Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within dietetics
* Delivery of relevant audit projects
Skills and Attributes
* Ability to organise and prioritise
* Ability to demonstrate appropriate engagement with others and understanding of the impact of good and poor communication
* Ability to work as an effective member of multidisciplinary team
* Ability to present information, written and verbally in a clear and logical manner
* Ability to use different communication methods and styles
* Evidence of personal development
Aptitude & Personal Qualities
* Flexible & adaptable
* Ability to work as a team
Values, Drivers & Motivators
* Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours
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.
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£29,970 to £44,962 a year per annum / pro rata
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