Specialist Dietitian Band 6 12 months fixed term - up to 28 hours per week

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Band 6 dietitian who wishes to develop their clinical skills in a more specialised area.

This could include Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Parenteral Nutrition, Critical Care, Stroke alongside more general Oral Nutritional Support.

The role is for a 12 month period and we can be flexible regarding hours

(up to 28 hours weekly and days of work).

We are looking for a HCPC registered Dietitian to join our team of Dietitians and a Dietetic Assistant based at Tameside General Hospital.

We have strong links with the Trust Nutrition Nurse, SALT team and Community Dietitians, other AHPs and are committed to your Professional Development.

The department has excellent IT facilities.

We are ideally located close to the lively city of Manchester and within easy reach of the peak district. There are excellent transport links.

If you want to be part of a friendly, sociable department, which is committed to high quality Dietetic care we look forward to hearing from you.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jillian Barlow on 0161 922 5845 or Jillian.barlow@tgh.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide effective dietetic treatment for a caseload of adult inpatients at Tameside General Hospital.This will include a specialised area such as Respiratory, Stroke, Gastroenterology, Critical Care, as well as more general caseload of oral nutritional support and enteral tube feeding.

You will mentor recently qualified dietitians, be involved with all aspects of provision for dieteticlearners and provide training to other Healthcare Professionals,

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Safety
• Care
• Respect
• Communication
• Learning

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills,experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons)or post graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Current registration with the HCPC
• Relevant post grad training / study days

Desirable

• Member of the BDA
• Student assessment course

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working with patients with dysphagia and aware of International Descriptors.
• Knowledge of national clinical guidelines with regards to enteral nutrition
• Knowledge of current professional issues within dietetics
• Able to demonstrate a problem solving approach to the nutritional management of a range of conditions

Desirable

• Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of multidisciplinary team and partnership working
• Knowledge of in house catering / providing a modified textured food service

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with patients requiring artificial nutritional support such as nasogastric or gastrostomy feeding.
• Experience working with individuals with long term or degenerative conditions where empathy and good communication is needed.
• Can demonstrate autonomy, confidence, leadership and self motivation

Desirable

• Experience with planning complex discharges to patients home, often involving care packages.
• Experience with student dietitians - giving feedback and supporting them.

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside General Hospital

Fountain St

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 9RW

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