Job summary
hours over 2 or 3 days (must include Friday) We are looking for an experienced Dietitian to provide clinical leadership forthe Nutrition and Dietetic Service as part of a job share arrangement followingthe flexible retirement of the current post holder. The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust Nutrition and Dietetic Service providesDietetic Care and support for Adult and Paediatric Patients in both acute andcommunity settings and successfully manages the Nutritional Prescribing Servicefor both Acute and Primary care across Rotherham. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to gain leadership experienceat a senior level and to represent the trust at local and regional Nutritionand Dietetic forums/meetings. The role will also provide the opportunity to work in partnership withleadership colleagues including but not exclusively Senior Management teamswithin the Community Care Group, Trust, GPs, Consultants, Commissioners,Nursing, referring hospitals, Universities and voluntary agencies. The abilityto work with these teams and represent Dietetics is essential.
Main duties of the job
To be successful you will be an experienced Dietitian who:
Displays energy and passion in the pursuit of serviceexcellence and delivery of a positive Patient experience
Can support the Nutrition and Dietetic Service to meetchallenging targets and objectives
Can evidence up to date relevant dietetic clinicalexperience and skills
Has a commitment to developing the professional andclinical skills of others
Can evidence the ability to initiate and implement servicedevelopments
Demonstrates an understanding of current NHS agenda andits impact on clinical, professional and business requirements
The job plan for the role has the option of up to oneclinical session per week.
The successful candidate will receive regularsupervision and be part of a supportive clinical leadership team.
About us
The RotherhamNHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving ourlocal population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act theright way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities ofRotherham.
As a Trust weare on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart ofeverything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are thesecond most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as aplace to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagementoverall.
But dont justtake our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations forour Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people andrecognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives ofpatients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improveour services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join uson our journey to excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
1. Evidence of leadership and management expertise and knowledge acquired through CPD and experience
2. Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
3. Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory framework including NSF, NICE, Information Governance, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Safe Guarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines.
4. Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for service area
5. Evidence of initiating, implementing and evaluating change
6. Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
7. Evidence of continuous improvement through benchmarking and sharing and utilising best practice
8. Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety in the work environment and implications for service area
9. Understanding of relevant Health and Social Care legislation
10. Evidence of developing and utilising systems of performance management
Desirable
11. Membership of Regional /National Specialist groups/forums
12. Research and/or publications or contributions to
Experience
Essential
13. Recruitment and selection experience
14. Evidence of developing and utilising systems of performance management
15. Experience of management of resources
16. Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in development of services
17. Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students
18. Up to date documented evidence of CPD and KSF relevant to clinical area
19. Experience of budgetary responsibility
20. Experience of leading a multi-professional team
21. Experience of leading service developments
Qualifications
Essential
22. Diploma/Degree in relevant profession (Nutrition & Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, SALT)
23. Current HCPC Registration
24. Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
25. Post-graduate qualifications relevant to Dietetic speciality to Masters level or equivalent
26. Management/leadership qualification or equivalent
Desirable
27. Membership of Professional body
28. Completed recognised IT course ECDL/Elite/MOST