Job summary
To work as a senior dietitian to provide evidence-based nutritional interventions across the acute hospital wards and specialist outpatient clinics including (but not limited to) neurology, home enteral feeding and respiratory.
To undertake comprehensive and holistic nutritional assessments, and initiate treatment/management plans for complex adult patients as an autonomous practitioner.
To provide clinical supervision to junior staff within the service.
To support senior staff with the daily running of the acute and outpatient services, including the management of the daily caseload in the seniors absence.
To contribute to audit activity and service evaluation within own area to support senior staff and the Nutrition & Dietetic service with future strategy and policy work.
To participate in evidence-based service development with support.
To work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective treatment planning and patient management.
Main duties of the job
To be professionally responsible and accountable for a caseload of complex patients, which involves planning, implementing and evaluating patient-centred outcome-orientated treatment and management.
To undertake comprehensive and holistic nutritional assessments, and initiate treatment/management plans for adult patients. To deliver dietetic care in accordance with Nutrition & Dietetic service standard, organisational policies, clinical governance, National Professional Standards of Practice, and the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
To interpret medical, biochemical and pharmacological information, and incorporate into dietetic plans as appropriate.
To develop and produce evidence-based literature and patient resources.
To participate in the training of student dietitians as part of clinical placements (A,B & C)
To participate in dietetic/multidisciplinary (MDT)/ specialist team meetings and case conferences to discuss the nutritional management of patients. To interpret and inform the relevant MDT of specific national and professional evidence and policies which affect the specialist area.
To have delegated responsibility and accountability for the triage of dietetic referrals across the acute wards and specialist outpatient services.
About us
Jersey is just 14 miles (20km) from the west coast of France and 85 miles (137km) from the south coast of England. The island is easy to get to from the UK and mainland Europe. There are up to 40 daily flights in and out of the island
Striking scenery, a safe and inclusive society, miles of sandy beaches, high performing schools, an enviable work-life balance, a heritage, political and economic stability, low personal taxes, warm summers and mild winters.
Find out more at gov.je/movingtoJersey
Jersey has been a Crown Dependency since 1290, which means its not part of the UK but a self-governing possession of The Crown. Jersey has its own democratically elected parliament, government, tax system, and laws. However, the island does have a close historic relationship with France and the UK and relies on the UK for defence and international relations. It is also part of the Common Travel Area (CTA) which allows British citizens to move freely between the UK, Republic of Ireland, and the Channel Islands without a passport.
Job description
Job responsibilities
One to one dietetic counselling, group education to patients as well as group education to staff will be including in this post to ensure patients are provided with a variety of methods of nutritional therapy delivery to best meet their needs and optimise clinical outcomes.
To attend and participate in regular dietetic team meetings to ensure engagement and interactive role within the team and services in line with professional standards.
To support senior staff with supervision and development of junior staff including support workers, dietetic students, and newly qualified dietitians within the team in accordance with organisational policies and professional standards to ensure that all are motivated, focused and able to deliver their individual responsibilities to the best of their abilities.
To support senior staff by contributing to clinical audits within own specialist service area, critically appraising quality, safety, efficiency, and evidence base. Uses relevant clinical outcome measures and associated evidence base.
Contributes to the nutrition & dietetic department governance and quality improvement agenda. Support changes and where appropriate supports implementation by the wider team, taking into consideration the impact on other professions and departments.
To Maintain appropriate, accurate and timely clinical and statistical data in accordance with professional standards, providing written clinical reports to external agencies to optimise multidisciplinary and holistic patient care in line with Nutrition & Dietetic service policy, GDPR, HCPC, BDA and Jersey Data Protection Law.
Responsible for following HCS safeguarding policy to ensure that all vulnerable adults are protected.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or Postgraduate Diploma/ MSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and British Dietetic Association (BDA). Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
Desirable
- Accredited post-registration training in relevant areas.
- Membership to BDA Specialist Interest group.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a general or junior dietitian, across a variety of clinical settings and specialities.
- Minimum 12 months clinical experience within the specialist area.
- Demonstrates understanding and experience in the ethical and moral dimensions of practice.
- Experience in teaching and training other healthcare providers.
- Experience of supervising/supporting junior or non-registered staff.
- Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of research.
- Experience of dietetic student training.
- Experience of project based service delivery.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Appointees to this role will be required to adhere to and perform their duties in line with the standards identified in the States of Jersey tier 5/6 core accountabilities attributes and behaviour indicators
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Health and Community Services
Address
Government Of Jersey
19-21 Broad Street
St. Helier
Jersey
Channel Islands
JE2 3RR