Specialist Dietitian –Renal
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Job overview
We are looking for self-motivated, committed Dietitian to provide a quality dietetic service to the Ipswich and East Suffolk population. You will be a key player within the dietetic team working predominantly in the renal unit.
You will manage a caseload of renal inpatients and outpatients working as the lead Dietitian for the renal unit seeing dialysis, pre dialysis and transplant patients. You would be working as part of the multidisciplinary team in the renal unit as well as being part of the dietetic acute team.
You will also benefit from working with other specialist dietitians as well as being responsible for day to day supervision of assistant practitioners in the team.
A range of skills is required for this post, including excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a busy workload. The post-holder should be someone who enjoys working within a team and is eager to provide support to others.
We would also consider applicants for a Band 5/6 development post depending on experience.
Main duties of the job
The Dietetic Team consists of 26 Dietitians with 6 Dietetic Support Staff providing a service to both acute and community settings and therefore opportunity to work alongside the acute team as well as the community team. We are also supported by secretarial and administrative staff.You will have access to regular supervision and have opportunities to undertake continuing professional development through work shadowing, tutorials and courses as identified by your training needs and objectives.
We are a well- recognised department for student training in partnership with the University of Hertfordshire and you will have an active role in supporting this programme. The trust is also committed with AHP research and has recently gained resource to support this within the trust.
Please contact Helen Gould Professional lead for Dietetics [email protected] or Tom Gorzelak Acute team Lead [email protected] 01473 704000 with any queries.
Working for our organisation
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria- Significant post-registration experience in a range of clinical areas.
- Experience of renal dietetics in outpatient and inpatient setting
- Portfolio of evidence of CPD
- Experience of setting professional standards
- Experience of working as a Dietitian on hospital wards including working with patients on enteral nutrition
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Degree / Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics
- Registration with Health Professions Council
- Member of Special Interest Group
- Leadership qualifications e.g. LEO and Supervisory Skills
- Evidence of other post registration education and training e.g. Renal Nutrition Group courses
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Broad up to date knowledge and practical application of clinical dietetics
- Knowledge of issues related to nutrition for patients with renal disease
- Knowledge and understanding of BDA professional standards
- Ability to lead student training within speciality
- Intermediate IT skills e.g. keyboard skills, PowerPoint
- Clinical supervisory skills
- Completed audit and research projects
Personal Skills
Essential criteria- Excellent organisational skills particularly in terms of caseload management and project management.
- Self-motivated
- Ability to be flexible, adaptable and reliable
- Ability to communicate effectively complex instruction and dietary advice to other health professionals, patients and carers either on an individual basis, face to face, or by telephone or to groups using level of language appropriate for target audience.
Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.
Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Secondment - if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis.
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Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document
The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.
Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due Home Office eligibility.
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