Job summary Band 7 Highly Specialist Gastroenterology Dietitian (0.5WTE, 12 month fixed term maternity leave cover) at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role will provide specialist dietetic care to patients with medical conditions effecting the small and large intestine, liver and pancreas. Please see information below and the job description attached for further details, informal enquiries very welcome. The proposed interview date is 20th February Main duties of the job We are looking for a highly skilled Dietitian, with experience working within the NHS, to join our team providing nutritional care to gastroenterology patients. You will be a Dietitian with well-developed team working, communication, interpersonal and supervisory skills. Experience of gastroenterology, and delivering complex nutritional support, including enteral tube feeding is essential. You will need to be an active and integral member of the Dietetic and multidisciplinary Gastroenterology Team, in addition to being a highly skilled autonomous practitioner, based in Cheltenham General Hospital, with potential working across our hospital sites to deliver care. About us We have a large, friendly and supportive Dietetic Department and Gastroenterology team. Our dietetic department is based across our 2 hospital sites; Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH) & Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH). This post will be part of the acute dietetics and gastroenterology teams and based at CGH You will work closely with the wider team including gastroenterologists, specialist nurses and the ward team based in Cheltenham and across Trust site Gloucestershire is a great area to live, with many areas of outstanding natural beauty, as well as excellent transport networks to the rest of the country. Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 318-25-T0065 Job locations Cheltenham General Hsopital Cheltenham GL53 7AN Job description Job responsibilities The Team includes a Band 7 Highly Specialist Gastro Dietitian and Band 7 Nutrition Support /Acute Team Lead Dietitian to work alongside and provide support. The majority of your work will be covering the inpatient caseload on our dedicated Gastroenterology ward, with the potential of out-patient cover, and will also include providing support and clinical supervision to our acute Band 5s and students. Job description Job responsibilities The Team includes a Band 7 Highly Specialist Gastro Dietitian and Band 7 Nutrition Support /Acute Team Lead Dietitian to work alongside and provide support. The majority of your work will be covering the inpatient caseload on our dedicated Gastroenterology ward, with the potential of out-patient cover, and will also include providing support and clinical supervision to our acute Band 5s and students. Person Specification Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience Essential Degree/Diploma in Dietetics Registered with HCPC Post registration training e.g. Masters level in dietetics Attendance on relevant accredited courses. Evidence of Continued CPD, including evidence of reflective practice, service evaluation and utilisation of best practice Training and /or demonstrated experience in Leadership and Development Experience of working within the NHS Demonstrate specialist clinical knowledge in Gastroenterology and decision making in enteral tube feeding Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible. Ability to work outside normal working hours, including occasional evenings if the service requires Experience of effectively maintaining working relationship within a team Prioritise workloads, planning and organisational and time management skills with ability to meet deadlines Implement evidence- based practice Experience of Leading and managing staff. Be responsible for clinical supervision of junior staff and students Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening, caring and empathy skills and can relate well to staff and patients. Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills including active listening skills Ability to assess individuals with complex medical problems and to plan their dietetic care Ability to make decision regarding change of practice based on clinical evidence and to disseminate same to other health professionals Ability to problem solve To demonstrate Trust required behaviours in working towards Individual, Department, Divisional and Trust Objectives/Goals Ability to deliver education sessions to patients, colleague and healthcare staff The ability to manage change and conflict to ensure resolutions with positive outcomes Evidence of Continued CPD, including evidence of reflective practice, service evaluation and utilisation of best practice Able to travel to other hospital sites and community locations Can cope with working across sites in a busy and changing environment with ability to remain calm & in control during busy phases Willing to lead change with the ability to inspire, influence, persuade and negotiate Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals Professional attitude to routine/non-routine tasks Experience of handling difficult & sensitive situations well To maintain Professional appearance and behaviours in the workplace Desirable Demonstrate specialist clinical knowledge in decision making in parenteral tube feeding Car owner/driver Experience in implementing clinical governance Member of the British Dietetic Association Person Specification Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience Essential Degree/Diploma in Dietetics Registered with HCPC Post registration training e.g. Masters level in dietetics Attendance on relevant accredited courses. Evidence of Continued CPD, including evidence of reflective practice, service evaluation and utilisation of best practice Training and /or demonstrated experience in Leadership and Development Experience of working within the NHS Demonstrate specialist clinical knowledge in Gastroenterology and decision making in enteral tube feeding Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible. Ability to work outside normal working hours, including occasional evenings if the service requires Experience of effectively maintaining working relationship within a team Prioritise workloads, planning and organisational and time management skills with ability to meet deadlines Implement evidence- based practice Experience of Leading and managing staff. Be responsible for clinical supervision of junior staff and students Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening, caring and empathy skills and can relate well to staff and patients. Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills including active listening skills Ability to assess individuals with complex medical problems and to plan their dietetic care Ability to make decision regarding change of practice based on clinical evidence and to disseminate same to other health professionals Ability to problem solve To demonstrate Trust required behaviours in working towards Individual, Department, Divisional and Trust Objectives/Goals Ability to deliver education sessions to patients, colleague and healthcare staff The ability to manage change and conflict to ensure resolutions with positive outcomes Evidence of Continued CPD, including evidence of reflective practice, service evaluation and utilisation of best practice Able to travel to other hospital sites and community locations Can cope with working across sites in a busy and changing environment with ability to remain calm & in control during busy phases Willing to lead change with the ability to inspire, influence, persuade and negotiate Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals Professional attitude to routine/non-routine tasks Experience of handling difficult & sensitive situations well To maintain Professional appearance and behaviours in the workplace Desirable Demonstrate specialist clinical knowledge in decision making in parenteral tube feeding Car owner/driver Experience in implementing clinical governance Member of the British Dietetic Association 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. 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. 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 Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Cheltenham General Hsopital Cheltenham GL53 7AN Employer's website https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)