Apprentice Dietitian (development post)

Department of Nutrition & Dietetics

Apprentice fixed term contract for 38 months

Hours: 37.5 hours / week, includes study time and clinical placement release

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and committed individual to join our Nutrition & Dietetic Team as an Apprentice Dietitian and qualify as a Registered Dietitian in 3 years.

The Dietetic Apprentice is a 3-year apprenticeship (BSc) will start in Spring 2025 and be delivered in partnership with University of Hertfordshire.

Successful completion of the apprenticeship will lead to a BSc Dietetics, and eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council).

If you are unsure if your circumstances meet the above criteria, please email Apprenticeships@mkuh.nhs.uk and we can advise.

You must also be able to:

Attend University of Hertfordshire at times during the 3 years (mostly online teaching but some travel will be required). Please note, travel costs will not be covered by MKUH

Your offer of employment is on the condition of you being successfully accepted onto the university course.

For further details / informal visits contact: Liz Pryke, Dietetic Service Lead (Tel: 01908 996030 or elizabeth.pryke@mkuh.nhs.uk) or Philippa Rice-Grubb, Lead Dietitian for Clinical Community on 01908 995416

Interview: w/c 6 January 2025

Main duties of the job

We will provide supervision and mentoring with experienced dietitians, and opportunities for gaining experience from a number of specialist dietitians working across the wider department (such as paediatrics, cancer care, learning disabilities, gastro, stroke community, mental health). We have a dedicated Therapy Practice Education team to support staff development.

In line with Apprenticeship Funding rules, please only apply for this role if all of the below factors apply to you. If you are unsure of any of these, please email us on Apprenticeships@mkuh.nhs.uk, highlighting the role you are applying for and what your query is.

o You are 16 years old or over

o You have resided in the UK or EEA for at least the past 3 years

o You can produce certificates for your Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent) and your level 3 studies

o You will not be in full time education at the point of starting this role

o You have not previously undertaken a similar or higher qualification (E.g. a BSc or higher in Dietetics)

Please bring your Maths, English and level 3 certificates with you to interview, should you be invited.

On successful completion of the three-year programme, you will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to the Health Care and Professions Council (HCPC) Code of Conduct and will be a fully registered Dietitian.

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About us

'An outstanding 92% stated that their role significantly affects patients and service users. '(NHS Staff Survey 2023).

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible workingopportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

Job description

Job responsibilities

At Milton Keynes University Hospital you will be joining our team of over 30 registered dietitians, dietetic support workers and admin staff, covering acute, community, paediatric and learning disability services.

You will:

Provide support to the dietetic teams in their provision of a nutrition and dietetic service to inpatients and outpatients at MKUH.Carry out supportive clinical and non-clinical duties within the department, on the wards and in outpatient / community settings.Take part in group teaching settings given to staff, patients and to the general public.Support nutrition education and training of students, ward staff, volunteers and health care professionals.Clinically assess and progress nutrition care programmes of appropriate patients.Monitor stock of equipment and ensure stock levels are maintained in the therapies department.

Clinical

To undertake assessment, treatment and discharge of appropriate patients as delegated by registered dietitian, adhering to agreed departmental guidelines & protocols once trained to do so.To assess patient understanding of dietetic plans, gain valid consent and to have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment.

Personal Development

To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities and to maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.To participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development programmes to meet set knowledge and competencies.

Organisational

Liaison with and teaching of therapeutic skills to other health care professionals, students and agencies e.g. social services once trained to do so.To be responsible for planning own caseload on a daily basis to meet service and patient priorities, readjusting plans as situations arise and change once trained to do so.

Please refer to Job Description for further details

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• Level 3 qualification or higher in relevant subject area, for example in Allied Health Apprenticeship or equivalent level of knowledge and experience e.g. nutrition degree or 3 A-levels (1 of which must be biology or chemistry and excludes general studies)
• Evidence of a good standard of education 5 GCSE's grade C / level 4 and above or equivalent, including English and Maths
• Willingness to undertake training to meet competency framework
• Good IT skills.
• Demonstrate potential to study at degree level and commitment to completing BSc.

Desirable

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Assistant Practitioner in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in heath or social care setting/ NHS and multidisciplinary working
• Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience in nutrition related area
• Experience of working with the general public

Skills

Essential

• Ability to prioritise own workload appropriately and have excellent time management skills.
• Ability to accurately record clinical record in a timely and concise way.
• Ability to be aware of clinical & non-clinical complications & risks.
• Values the important of multi-disciplinary and multi-professional working for improved patient experience and outcomes.
• Good standard of IT skills including emails.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

• Understanding of audit and patient outcomes.

Personal and people development

Essential

• Have an excellent attitude towards continuing personal and professional development.
• Self- motivated and self-directed
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to participate in the teaching and induction of newly appointed staff and students.

Communication

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dietetics (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

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