Job summary Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve. We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups. Locala is a Disability Confident employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process. Specialist Dietitian Department: Community Rehabilitation Services; Dietetics Location: South Kirklees Salary: Band 6 - Permanent Contract Hours: 37.5 hours. Flexible working, Part time considered (minimum 22.5 hours). Main duties of the job We are looking for someone who can work as a specialist, autonomous dietitian with experience in managing malnutrition in the community. You should have strong organisational, communication and leadership skills and embrace the challenge of service development. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive nutritional care for patients referred to our service and will work offering assessments, in clinics, homes and virtual appointments. You will work alongside peers, senior colleagues, a dedicated Band 4 assistant and with other AHPs including speech and language therapists. The post requires a minimum of 2 years post graduate experience. Main duties of the job The role supports patients at risk of malnutrition across Greater Huddersfield, adopting a food first based approach with the appropriate use of oral nutritional supplements. You will be responsible for: Your own caseload of patients who require oral nutrition support in the community offering holistic person-centred care Joint working with Speech and Language therapist and other AHPs, Social care and Nursing colleagues. Offering a hybrid approach including telephone/video clinics and home visits as needed. Supporting student placements (A, B and C placements) Planning and delivering training (internal and external) Triage of new diet referrals as needed Supervision of colleagues About us Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:- Flexible working - We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible. Generous pension - We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution 2% up to a maximum of 8% Development opportunities - We have a nursing framework and offer a range of development opportunities in all roles. Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos. Be part of an organisation doing things differently. One that delivers CQC-rated "Good" NHS healthcare services, as well as having a "positive social impact in local communities." Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 2024-1572 Job locations Mill Hill Health Centre 86 Dalton Green Lane Huddersfield Huddersfield HD5 9TS Job description Job responsibilities For more details about the duties and responsibilities for this role, please refer to the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities For more details about the duties and responsibilities for this role, please refer to the attached job description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please refer to the attached person specification document. Desirable Please refer to the attached person specification document. Experience Essential Please refer to the attached person specification document. Desirable Please refer to the attached person specification document. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please refer to the attached person specification document. Desirable Please refer to the attached person specification document. Experience Essential Please refer to the attached person specification document. Desirable Please refer to the attached person specification document. 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. Employer details Employer name Locala Health and Wellbeing Address Mill Hill Health Centre 86 Dalton Green Lane Huddersfield Huddersfield HD5 9TS Employer's website https://www.locala.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)