North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Full time - 37.5 hours - Permanent (Part time hours considered)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified Band 5 Dietitian who wishes to develop their skills and knowledge and has an interest in the wide range of clinical conditions that community/acute dietetics will present.
The post would also suit individuals wanting to work both in Community and Acute settings including Paediatrics. We are offering full training, support and preceptorship to consolidate your skills following qualification.
The post would be based at the West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven covering Acute wards as well as community hospitals and GP practices across West Cumbria.
Further information about this unique opportunity to develop a wide range of clinical conditions in both the community/acute settings can be obtained by contacting Helen Fraser-Mayall Dietetic Team Lead 01946 523400 or Nicola Storey, Head of Nutrition & Dietetics 01228 814794.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Dietitian with excellent communication and team working skills. In addition to clinical work, you would be expected to input into appropriate community MDT's and provide nutritional education to care homes, patient support groups and health care professionals.
You will join an established team of Acute, Community and Paediatric dietitians and Dietetic Assistants.
There is access to 1:1 practice and clinical supervision. Professional development is given a high priority and there are ongoing educational opportunities as well as regular group practice supervision.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Current registration with the Health Professions Council
* Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent
Experience
* Recent experience of a range of clinical dietetics
Knowledge
* Current dietary issues and clinical dietetics
* Evidence based practice and current clinical guidelines
* Equality legislation and best practice
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Organisational skills.
* Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
Other requirements
* Driving license
* Membership of the British Dietetic Association
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata
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