Job overview
Although this position is a 9 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 9 months
§There are currently two full time Band 6, 9-month fixed term contract positions available at Newham University Hospital:
oHospital Dietitian - Working within the multidisciplinary team to provide an effective and flexible service to patients requiring nutrition support within the endocrinology and gynaecology wards, and gestational diabetes clinics and group training sessions.
oCommunity Dietitian – Working in outpatient clinics, nursing home, intermediate care centre, and potential home visits.
§To support and supervise junior dietitians and dietetic students, and assist in their development.
§To ensure that research and audit is undertaken on a regular basis to ensure that practice is evidence based
Main duties of the job
1.To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies using advanced clinical reasoning skills particularly in specialist field as well as other specialties as designated by the manager. This may include the use of complex calculations and/or anthropometric/other equipment.
2.Formulate and deliver an individual nutrition and dietetic treatment based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and analysis of biochemical results. To be responsible for providing specialised advice to clients within particular specialties including nutritional assessment, dietary counselling, motivational interviewing, negotiating targets, developing care plans and communicating these with relevant health and other care agencies. This may be on a one to one basis or to groups, both in an in and out-patient setting.
3.Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment
4.To attend and contribute to relevant departmental meetings and continued professional development meetings i.e. presenting at audit, journal club and clinical supervision
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. BSc Nutrition & Dietetics or relevant postgraduate qualification
2. Qualification in area of specialisation or evidence of significant experience in speciality area
3. HCPC registered
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Experience in working in the NHS
5. Experience in the area of complex nutrition support and care of the elderly
6. Understanding of team dynamics and experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
7. Experience in developing a service and establishing/maintaining a dietetic presence within an MDT
Desirable criteria
8. Experience working in the area gestational diabetes, endocrinology, nutrition support and home enteral feeding.
9. Experience in taking part in project work that supports improvement in service or supports a change in practice
Knowledge
Essential criteria
10. Knowledge in nutritional support, in a variety of clinical areas
Skills
Essential criteria
11. Experience of delivering undergraduate student supervision and clinical education to postgraduate standard in area of speciality
12. Ability to use behavioural change/ motivational interviewing techniques to facilitate change
13. Ability to problem solve, analyse complex clinical problems and create practical solutions to provide best clinical care
14. Able to demonstrate and effectively utilise leadership skills
15. Able to undertake accurate anthropometric measurements eg. weights, heights, skinfold thickness to support the assessment of patients nutritional status
16. Able to interpret a variety of complex clinical information to make dietetic diagnosis in area of speciality
17. Regularly undertakes R&D activity e.g. Critical Appraisal, Audit and is confident in the audit process
18. Ability to take own initiative and to be the lead for clinical speciality
Other
Essential criteria
19. Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge and understands benefit of teaching and supporting learning activities
20. Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills and ability to identify learning needs and interests
21. Actively undertakes appropriate continuing professional development (CPD) activities and supports team/line reports in this area
22. Ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures (including those with a long term health condition and young adults)
23. Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
24. Excellent oral and written communication skills with people e.g via advocacy/interpreters
25. Able to deal with distressed clients, relatives and staff Able to provide teaching in area of specialism to colleagues, junior staff and other specialties
26. Able to promote the role of the Dietitian within the MDT and also at trust level
Desirable criteria
27. Demonstrates a greater understanding of learning needs and evidence of facilitations skills
**Visa Sponsorship Information**
Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria.
Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office’s requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme.
If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application.
To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met:
28. Eligible role: The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: -.
29. Salary threshold: The role must meet the minimum salary set by the Home Office. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.
30. Skill level: The role must meet the minimum skill requirement of RQF Level 6 or above (graduate level).
31. English language: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B2 or higher.
32. Other criteria: Applicants must meet all other criteria as set out by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)