Job summary
Are you keen to work in a supportive acute ward dietetic team and build your experience in the dietetic management of patients on our stroke unit?
Due to a vacancy within the Nutrition & Dietetic service we have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Dietitian to join our team. You will work mainly in the acute setting but also work closely with colleagues in community team giving excellent transfer of care for patients.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will support the acute team lead to deliver and develop the dietetic service to all in-patients wards at Harrogate District Hospital. This post is primarily in-patient based with some outpatient clinic work. You will predominantly work in stroke, with some respiratory, haematology and cardiology. You will also have the opportunity to develop your skills in intensive care and TPN supporting cover for the gastro/surgical dietitian.
This post is an excellent opportunity to develop your experience and knowledge base in enteral feeding, and the dietetic management of stroke patients. The post holder will also work on other speciality wards and contribute to other departmental projects, audits and supervision.
About us
The wider dietetic department offers excellent support for professional development and participates in the training of student dietitians on A, B and C placements.
Harrogate and District Foundation Trust is a 400 bed, friendly hospital located in a thriving, attractive spa town, close to the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors. The vibrant cities of Leeds and Bradford and historic York and Ripon are all within commuting distance. It is a high performing NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification
For more information: Mala Suri ([email protected]) Clinical Lead Dietitian or Alison Ogier ([email protected] ) Professional Lead Dietitian or telephone 01423 553329
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Member of the BDA
Experience
Essential
- Qualified as a Registered Dietitian
- Has gained experience of different ways of caseload management and delivering services
- Training and presentation skills using a variety of teaching methods for both individuals and groups
Desirable
- Involved with practice placement training of students
- Post graduate experience in supporting patients following a stroke
Knowledge
Essential
- Can demonstrate abilities in organisation skills, time management, setting priorities, managing a small workload / caseload
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
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate District Foundation Trust
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX