Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity for Dietitians who are either currently registered or those awaiting graduation and HCPC registration this summer to come and work at one of the countries largest specialist teaching acute Trusts.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team and start their career pathway. You will be part of a dynamic, forward thinking and friendly Dietetic and Nutrition adult team predominately based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary but will also have the opportunity to work at the Leicester General Hospital. We have free hospital transport to allow you to do so.
Main duties of the job
You will cover a variety of different acute inpatient wards/units (acute medicine, general medicine, infection diseases, diabetes, spinal surgery, gynaecology surgery, urology surgery, trauma and orthopaedics and care of the elderly). You will also have the opportunity to undertake outpatient clinics, structured patient education sessions and healthcare professional training. There will also be the opportunity to develop patient information resources and have involvement with our social media platforms.
You will also have the chance to work with Senior and Senior Specialist Dietitians as part of work shadowing or undertake an attachment in specialist areas of dietetic practice eg gastroenterology medicine, critical care, surgery, cancer care.
Other Benefits
- Working days are Monday to Friday, flexible working hours
- Bank Holidays are non-working days
- Supportive line manager
- Dedicated Preceptor
- Structured bespoke CPD sessions
- Work within a friendly, supportive adult dietetic team
- Internal and external study leave opportunities to support professional development
- Student clinical placements after training
- Excellent staff retention with promotion with career progression opportunities
- The Trust is focused on staff wellbeing, wellbeing workshops/counselling available for all staff
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure that appropriate and best practice / evidence-based advice on nutrition and dietetic issues is available to patients, clients and health professionals within the remit of the post holders duties.
To develop nutrition and diet literature and resources and ensure this is non biased and evidence based /best practice as part of the Leicestershire Nutrition and Dietetic Professional Network.
Ability to utilise communication and education skills to educate patient with disabilities (e.g. profound communication problems, learning disabilities) who may have barriers to understanding diet therapy.
To maintain and demonstrate a personal development plan to ensure continued professional development.
To demonstrate responsibility for managing workload and meeting targets.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- A four year Undergraduate or a two year Post Graduate Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or Similar
- UK Registered Dietitian with the Health Professions Council or pending and due to be registered
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the public in a face to face role
- Experience of working in a caring enviroment
- Experience of giving standard food, nutrition and diet advice
- Has gained experience of different ways of caseload and workload management when delivering services
- Has experience and appropriate level of skill to communicate with individuals handling difficult questions and using empathy and listening skills
Communication
Essential
- Written application clear, concise and understandable
- Team working skills evident
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
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Leicester Royal Infirmary
havelock street
Leicester
LE1 5WW