Job Description
Job overviewThe Renal Team Leader Dietitian will be responsible for providing high level clinical dietetic leadership of the Renal Dietetic service provided by University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP).The post-holder will deliver specialist clinical care as part of a multi-professional team, acting as the lead source of knowledge and expertise within the renal dietetic team at UHP.The post holder and renal team provide a dietetic service to people living with advanced kidney disease across Plymouth, South Devon and East Cornwall including pre-dialysis, haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, transplants, conservatively managed and general medical patients under the care of the renal physicians. To undertake a team leader role with support from the Head of Nutrition and Dietetics in planning, co-ordinating, delivering, developing and evaluating the dietetic care to a wide range of patients within the renal team’s remit.To work as a senior autonomous Nutrition and Dietetics practitioner, with responsibility for a diverse and complex individual caseload of adults.To provide clinical leadership to more junior staff in the Department and ensure governance and quality agenda is delivered in line with trust structure.The post holder is involved in all Nutrition and Dietetic departmental activities and contributes to the delivery of a Trust-wide Dietetic service.Main duties of the jobUndertake a team leader role, with support from the Head of Nutrition and Dietetics in planning, co-ordinating, delivering, developing and evaluating the Dietetic service provided to renal patients, on a day-to-day basis.Manages on a day-to-day basis the renal dietitians and support staff ensuring the service is run efficiently and clinical capacity is optimised, as directed by the Head of Nutrition & Dietetics.To provide cross-cover managerial supervision to other clinical teams as directed by the Head of Nutrition and DieteticsTo take a major role in the advanced assessment and treatment of patients within the renal speciality who may have acute complex and/or acute on chronic presentation, and to determine clinical diagnosis and dietetic treatment indicated, and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.Undertakes evidence-based audit and quality improvement / research projects to further their autonomous practice and the clinical practice of the team. Make recommendations to clinical lead/manager of service for changes to practice by the team.
The post is based at Derriford Hospital, which includes the Plymouth Dialysis Unit. The post holder and renal team provide a dietetic service to daycase and evening patients at main centre and satellite dialysis units and to out-patients at clinics across the UHP renal geographical area. The ability to travel between these sites when required is essential.Working for our organisationWe are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.
We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team.
We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case.
We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesCLINICAL1.
Responsible for the professional organisation, delivery and management of the dietetic service relating to the renal dietetic team2. To undertake the appropriate assessment and treatment of patients referred for dietetic advice as necessary and ensure that correct medical ethics are always observed.3. To manage own clinical caseload of patients referred to the service as well as renal patients in both inpatient and out-patient setting.4.
To lead on ensuring that patient nutrition outcomes are clearly completed and documented for the dietetic service, as directed by the Head of Nutrition & Dietetics5. Liaise with the stakeholders of other organisations concerning the provision of dietetic services relating to the renal dietetic service provision.6. To support Head of Nutrition & Dietetics in providing excellent clinical leadership across the renal dietetic service.7.
To set a high personal standard of work and facilitate other staff to do likewise.8. To liaise with staff of other disciplines, as and when necessary, to ensure that effective communication and reporting always takes place.9. Ensure continuing professional development of all staff by identifying training needs and in collaboration with others developing and implementing in-service and post registration training programmes.10.
Be responsible for the collection of statistical data relevant to the service in line with Trust and departmental policies and procedures.11. To manage own clinical caseload of patients referred to the out-patient service and wards. To determine own work priorities, balancing clinical, professional and organisational demands.12.
To provide an advisory service on renal dietetics service provision to other health service personnel and advise on and participate in staff training programmes.13. To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of developments in renal dietetics and an awareness of best practice by liaising with colleagues, reviewing literature and attending appropriate meetings and courses.14. To provide training and supervision to Nutrition and Dietetic students on clinical placements in line with the University’s syllabus and student assessment procedures.15.
Represent the profession at clinical working groups, steering groups and primary care service planning.16. To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in own care.17. Communicate with patients, carers who may be distressed and / or may be terminally ill.18.
To support, advise and mentor new and less experienced team members both formally and informally.19. To take a flexible approach to supporting colleagues across the dietetic service in times of caseload pressure, including working with colleagues to maintain clinical cover within the resources available.***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***Person specificationKnowledge & ExperienceEssential criteria- Proven and demonstrable leadership skills in managing a clinical team.- Proven evidence of significant post-registration demonstrable dietetic experience in a wide range of clinical areas- Proven evidence of extensive clinical practice post registration within a renal dietetic setting.Desirable criteria- Proven evidence of peer-reviewed publications and presentations- Demonstrable experience of developing policies/ protocols/guidelines- Computer skills in database use and statistical packagesQualificationsEssential criteria- BSc in Human Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent qualification- HCPC Registration- Completion of post registration BDA Renal Clinical CourseAptitude & AbilitiesEssential criteria- Excellent communication skills with an ability to communicate with all levels of healthcare personnel as well as patients and their carers- Expertise in the practical skills of nutritional support- Effective teaching and presentation skillsDesirable criteria- Research design/statistics skillsPLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY INCLUDING YOUR JUNK FOLDER. If you need support with the online application process or require reasonable adjustments with the application and/or interview process please contact the Recruiting Manager for this post.
We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants about less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. We recommend contacting the manager of the role prior to applying and we commit to giving requests full consideration. We welcome and encourage applicants who identify with all protected characteristics to apply for our roles.
We believe that diversity strengthens our teams and improves our patients' experience. At UHP we aim to create an inclusive workplace and hospital where everyone feels they belong and included.It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.Providing false information is an offence & could result in the application being rejected or summary dismissal/police action if an applicant is successful.Please note that if you are successful in your application & accept the position you agree that the Staff Health and Wellbeing Department can access your health records from your current/previous employer in order to check the status of your inoculations & screening tests.
This is an automated process & the information will only be used for these purposes prior to your taking up the position with us.For Doctors Roles:Unsolicited CVs and Candidate Profiles/DetailsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies.We do, however, work with a defined list of preferred HTE Framework suppliers who may be invited to support us in sourcing candidates for particular roles.In line with our preferred supplier list, we only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and an agency has been instructed by a member of the Trust’s Medical Workforce team.We do not pay agency fees where speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to the Trust or Trust employees by any other means than the official route above. Where this is not observed the Trust reserves the right to contact these candidates directly and initiate discussions without payment of any agency fee.Any candidate details (whether written or spoken) or CVs that are referred directly will not constitute an introduction. The Trust will under no circumstances be responsible for any recruitment fees in relation to these contacts.Submission of any unsolicited CVs, candidate’s details and/or proposals to the Trust will not be considered further and will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this Agency Protocol.In order to establish and maintain good working relationships with the Trust’s agency suppliers, we ask that this Protocol is adhered to and thank you for your co-operation.