Lead Dietitian for Food First | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Food First Lead Dietitian
Department of Nutrition & Dietetics
Band 7 £43,742 - £50,056 per annum
Hours: up to 37.5 hours / week - permanent role
All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working & part time hours.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to develop and lead new a Food First community dietetic service for Milton Keynes.
The successful candidate will join our forward-thinking and friendly community dietetic team based at Milton Keynes University Hospital; they will be leading a newly commissioned Food First team working across care homes and primary care.
This new service been commissioned to level up Milton Keynes with similar services across Bedfordshire and Luton, the Milton Keynes team will consist of 2 further team members (Dietitian & Dietetic Assistant Practitioner), working as part of the community dietetic service.
This post is suitable for a dietitian who has considerable experience of working in a community setting and can demonstrate excellent leadership skills.
Interviews are due to take place on the 23rdof May 2024, unfortunately only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
For further details / informal visitscontact: Liz Pryke, Dietetic Service Leadelizabeth.pryke@mkuh.nhs.uk
You should have good communication and time management skills with an ability to be flexible and have a strong commitment to teamwork. The successful candidate will work closely with the community and acute colleagues, and also with the existing Food First teams across Bedfordshire and Luton.
You will be joining our wider team based at Milton Keynes Hospital of over 30 registered dietitians, dietetic support workers and admin staff, covering acute, community, paediatric and learning disability services.
We have excellent secretarial and dietetic assistant support and take students for clinical placements from the University of Surrey and Coventry University. On site accommodation is usually available.
As a Department and Trust, we will provide support and opportunities for clinical and leadership CPD, we also committed to supporting external education and career development opportunities. We have a dedicated Therapy Practice Education team to support staff development.
You will be joining a forward-thinking department that is itself developing at a great rate; this opportunity could enhance your dietetic experience towards your new career.
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 working opportunities
• 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.
• Develop, lead, and coordinate a Food First team in Milton Keynes.
• The post holder will have knowledge of emerging clinical developments, provide advice to inform service development in the speciality in support of the Dietetic Service Lead.
• To demonstrate and role model specialist clinical assessment and treatment skills for an agreed caseload of patients.
• To continually review staffing levels/skill mix in accordance with the changing needs of the service and informing the Dietetic Service Lead of any problems that may arise.
• To act as a source of expertise in specialist area for patients, carers, medical staff and other health professionals, prescribing support team, GPs and colleagues.
Please refer to the attached Job description for more details.
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 promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
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.
This advert closes on Thursday 9 May 2024
Department of Nutrition & Dietetics
Band 7 £43,742 - £50,056 per annum
Hours: up to 37.5 hours / week - permanent role
All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working & part time hours.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to develop and lead new a Food First community dietetic service for Milton Keynes.
The successful candidate will join our forward-thinking and friendly community dietetic team based at Milton Keynes University Hospital; they will be leading a newly commissioned Food First team working across care homes and primary care.
This new service been commissioned to level up Milton Keynes with similar services across Bedfordshire and Luton, the Milton Keynes team will consist of 2 further team members (Dietitian & Dietetic Assistant Practitioner), working as part of the community dietetic service.
This post is suitable for a dietitian who has considerable experience of working in a community setting and can demonstrate excellent leadership skills.
Interviews are due to take place on the 23rdof May 2024, unfortunately only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
For further details / informal visitscontact: Liz Pryke, Dietetic Service Leadelizabeth.pryke@mkuh.nhs.uk
You should have good communication and time management skills with an ability to be flexible and have a strong commitment to teamwork. The successful candidate will work closely with the community and acute colleagues, and also with the existing Food First teams across Bedfordshire and Luton.
You will be joining our wider team based at Milton Keynes Hospital of over 30 registered dietitians, dietetic support workers and admin staff, covering acute, community, paediatric and learning disability services.
We have excellent secretarial and dietetic assistant support and take students for clinical placements from the University of Surrey and Coventry University. On site accommodation is usually available.
As a Department and Trust, we will provide support and opportunities for clinical and leadership CPD, we also committed to supporting external education and career development opportunities. We have a dedicated Therapy Practice Education team to support staff development.
You will be joining a forward-thinking department that is itself developing at a great rate; this opportunity could enhance your dietetic experience towards your new career.
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 working opportunities
• 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.
• Develop, lead, and coordinate a Food First team in Milton Keynes.
• The post holder will have knowledge of emerging clinical developments, provide advice to inform service development in the speciality in support of the Dietetic Service Lead.
• To demonstrate and role model specialist clinical assessment and treatment skills for an agreed caseload of patients.
• To continually review staffing levels/skill mix in accordance with the changing needs of the service and informing the Dietetic Service Lead of any problems that may arise.
• To act as a source of expertise in specialist area for patients, carers, medical staff and other health professionals, prescribing support team, GPs and colleagues.
Please refer to the attached Job description for more details.
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 promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
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.
This advert closes on Thursday 9 May 2024
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