This post provides an exciting opportunity for a senior clinician to work in our Older Peoples Care Unit (OPCU) wards, based across 2 sites (Highbury in Bulwell & Blossomwood in Sutton-in-Ashfield).
The post holder will work across 5 wards taking referrals to support the nutritional needs of our dementia & mental health patients.
This post will be supported as part of the Inpatient Therapy Team, which consists of a Team Leader, Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapist, Physiotherapists & Support Workers. It is also supported by a Professional Lead Dietitian across the care group and an AHP Lead.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Lead Dietitian will be responsible for the integration and provision of a comprehensive and quality dietetic service for all OPCU inpatients. The post holder will use expert knowledge and experience to educate and support patients and their carers regarding their dietary management. The post holder will provide specialist nutritional and dietetic advice, support, clinical assessment and education to patients/carers, nurses and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will also be responsible for providing advice around good nutritional care into OPCU community services.
The Clinical Lead Dietitian will contribute to further service development, policy writing and lead on delegated service development projects.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further details regarding the essential criteria can be found in the job description & person specification.
Person specification
Physical requirements
* Driver with use of vehicle to enable them to be mobile within the County
Skills & knowledge
Essential criteria
* Experience of staff appraisal, recruitment and performance management
* Experience of working in an MDT
* Ability to work with patients in possibly emotionally changed atmospheres
* Experience of teaching colleagues and other healthcare professionals including Student Dietitians
* Excellent communication skills including basic counselling skills
* Ability to work independently and in a team, recognising own and others limitations
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* Developed Critical appraisal and clinical reasoning skills
Desirable criteria
* HR training including sickness absence and appraisal
* Motivational interviewing skills
Experience
Essential criteria
* Post registration clinical experience obtained within a range of acute/community/social care settings
* Experience of teaching groups
* Work involving contact with people
Qualification
Essential criteria
* Degree or equivalent post grad Qualification leading to registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Dietitian
* HCPC registration as a Dietitian
* Membership of British Dietetic Association (BDA)
* Appropriate range of post registration specialist professional knowledge and experience acquired through recognised academic study and practical clinical education
Desirable criteria
* Relevant clinical update course e.g. PENG Clinical update course, Paediatric update, Diabetes, Public Health
* Leadership course
* Membership of British Dietetic Association (BDA) Specialist Group e.g. older people or mental health
* Completed student education training
Special requirements
Essential
* Some flexibility to meet the needs of the post. Possible evening/weekend sessions (occasional)
Values and Behaviours
Essential
* All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
* All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role
Employer details
Employer name
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Highbury Hospital
Highbury Road
Nottingham
NG6 9DR
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