Job summary BAND 6 DIETITIAN Full time | Part time | Permanent We are a small and friendly team that includes a range of dietitians from senior to newly qualified, dietetic assistants and secretarial support. Professional development is encouraged and supported through supervision and objective setting. You will be allocated time for studying and shadowing experienced senior dietitians. We are a department inclusive of dietitians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and assistants so we are truly integrated and have great relationships between the different disciplines and teams. Main duties of the job We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and proactive dietitian, with good clinical knowledge, communication and team working skills. This could be a great opportunity to continue to develop your current skills. The post-holder will be responsible for covering outpatient clinics which will be comprised of patients with a range of conditions including IBD, type 2 diabetes, coeliac disease, weight management, nutrition support, irritable bowel syndrome, neurological conditions and lipid modification. You will provide cover to a range of wards including stroke, surgical, orthopaedic, respiratory, cardiology and care of the elderly. Further to your clinical roles you will be expected to provide support during events such as Nutrition and Hydration Week and Dietitians' Week. All dietitians are actively involved in student training and host training to placement students from The University of Hertfordshire. You will be actively involved in these training programmes and in the development, implementation and audit of patient care practices as part of clinical governance. There will also be opportunities to develop supervisory skills through mentoring junior members of the team. About us The James Paget is a vibrant university hospital providing the best possible care to the people of east Norfolk and north Suffolk. The hospital is situated on the Norfolk coast, close to sandy beaches, open countryside and the beautiful Norfolk Broads. We are able to walk to the sandy beaches of Gorleston, get an ice cream and back all in a lunch break It is within easy access to the fine city of Norwich which has excellent shopping, night life, and good road and rail links to London. The local area provides a wide range of affordable accommodation making this an attractive place to live. Weare the largest local employer in the area. Onsite parking is available. The Integrated Therapy Department is positive and forward thinking, always striving to improve services. Our links with the Research Department is growing with joint projects being worked on. Personal and professional development is key. We are developing our Research and Innovation Strategy in line with the national AHP Strategy. We will support you in achieving your career goals through our well-structured supervision and appraisal system. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 177-EMER-6927014 Job locations James Paget University Hospital Lowestoft Road Gorleston NR31 6LA Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description for details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role. Please watch the following videos for an insight into our Integrated Therapies Department: Landscape version:https://youtu.be/tklpzav7UrU Portrait version:https://youtube.com/shorts/U4lwU9T1wKA?featureshare If this advert sparks your interest and you think you fit the bill, we cannot wait to hear from you. Call for a chat or to arrange a visit. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description for details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role. Please watch the following videos for an insight into our Integrated Therapies Department: Landscape version:https://youtu.be/tklpzav7UrU Portrait version:https://youtube.com/shorts/U4lwU9T1wKA?featureshare If this advert sparks your interest and you think you fit the bill, we cannot wait to hear from you. Call for a chat or to arrange a visit. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Postgraduate Diploma/Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics Current Health and Care Professions Council registration CPD record should include evidence of in-service training and reflections of learning Knowledge and Experience Essential Band 5 experience in a range of clinical areas within the NHS Experience of enteral feeding Evidence of acting in a supervisory manner, providing specialist guidance, training to other staff or students Experience of working with a range of professionals within multidisciplinary teams Awareness of relevant professional practice, new research and guidelines Skills, Abilities and Competencies Essential Competent to convey highly complex information in an understandable way Communication skills including empathy, assertiveness and negotiation skills Ability to build good rapport with a wide variety of people Ability to prioritise and organise workload and support others with this Ability to act as a confident and autonomous practitioner with minimum supervision Ability to work proactively under pressure and work flexibly Forward thinking, able to problem solve with positive approach Commitment to engage in CPD and appraisal system Basic IT skills Other Essential Professional demeanour and appearance Evidence of interest/motivation for a Band 6 role Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Postgraduate Diploma/Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics Current Health and Care Professions Council registration CPD record should include evidence of in-service training and reflections of learning Knowledge and Experience Essential Band 5 experience in a range of clinical areas within the NHS Experience of enteral feeding Evidence of acting in a supervisory manner, providing specialist guidance, training to other staff or students Experience of working with a range of professionals within multidisciplinary teams Awareness of relevant professional practice, new research and guidelines Skills, Abilities and Competencies Essential Competent to convey highly complex information in an understandable way Communication skills including empathy, assertiveness and negotiation skills Ability to build good rapport with a wide variety of people Ability to prioritise and organise workload and support others with this Ability to act as a confident and autonomous practitioner with minimum supervision Ability to work proactively under pressure and work flexibly Forward thinking, able to problem solve with positive approach Commitment to engage in CPD and appraisal system Basic IT skills Other Essential Professional demeanour and appearance Evidence of interest/motivation for a Band 6 role 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 James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address James Paget University Hospital Lowestoft Road Gorleston NR31 6LA Employer's website https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)