This is a very exciting time when the trust is developing a newly created specialist Nutrition Team - this Dietitian ACP post will be an integral member of this new service. As part of the multi-professional team (including a Nutrition nurse, pharmacist and Lead Consultant for nutrition) the post holder will develop advanced clinical practice in the area of complex nutrition support. Working autonomously and practicing collaboratively the post holder will become a clinical leader in nutritional care - driving the new service forward. Professionally managed by and sitting within the Nutrition and Dietetics department the post holder will be demonstrating advanced levels of clinical judgement and diagnostic reasoning to support specialist management of nutritional treatments, feeding devices and patient pathway planning.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a key member in the initial set up of the new service. The post holder will develop knowledge and skills beyond the scope of a Band 7 dietetic clinician enabling this role to undertake advanced clinical practice supported by a Consultant medical colleague. Demanding a particular quality of applicant demonstrating commitment and dedication to the achievement of the two-year master's ACP qualification and who is equally passionate about championing nutritional service development, through projects around Quality improvement, Governance, Education and Research. The post holder needs to demonstrate a level of professionalism and critical thinking demanded by this grade, be a role model demonstrating team leadership, advanced communication skills and engagement in leading change to support a patient and person-centred approach to nutrition service delivery and development.

The department is an established trainer for, P2 and P3 placement dietetic students. You will be actively involved in training students, provide training for health professionals including contribution to our nutrition training for medics whilst being a source of support to all colleagues around complex nutritional care.

Candidates must be an experienced qualified dietitian, registered with HCPC committed to promoting nutritional health.

If you are interested and would like further details about the post, contact Sarah Parker, Dietitian Service Manager, on 0161 778 5110

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care , appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters Advanced Clinical Practitioner degree / willingness to undertake
• Degree or equivalent Clinical Dietetics
• Registered Dietitian with HCPC

Desirable

• Non Medical Prescriber or willingness to undertake

Knowledge

Essential

• Significant post registration experience (at least 5 years in relevant setting)
• Experience within nutritional speciality at senior level
• oEvidence of effective people management and leadership skills
• oEvidence of involvement in the development of programmes of care, protocols and clinical audit

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH

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