Rotational Dietitian

Job Summary

This is a very exciting opportunity to join an integrated Acute and Community Dietetic service based in Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester. This role has been created due to an internal promotion within the Department. If you are a newly qualified or due to qualify Dietitian who is seeking the opportunity to experience a wide range of Clinical Dietetics and looking for an opportunity to develop your skills we would love to hear from you.

You will be involved in a 9‑month rotation through a number of specialities within the service, including Acute inpatients, Community Dietetics, Paediatrics, Renal, Diabetes and Home Enteral Nutrition services. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of clinical areas.

You will be based at Dorset County Hospital as part of the wider Dietetic Department of 35 dietetic, nurse and admin staff and you will have easy access to them for peer and senior support. You will also build professional relationships with your MDT colleagues. Your line manager will provide regular reviews and support to help you develop your skills.

• Maintain HCPC dietetic registration and provide effective and evidence‑based dietetic services to inpatients and outpatients at Dorset County Hospital and in other locations in both one‑to‑one and group settings.
• Contribute to other aspects of departmental working such as staff education and catering developments.
• Work across a range of clinical areas on a 9‑month rotation, including Community, Renal, Paediatrics, Acute and Home Enteral Nutrition under the supervision of a line manager.
• Manage a varied caseload, working within the standards of the HCPC, BDA and the Trust.
• Work as part of the wider Dietetic Team in the promotion of holistic patient‑centred care.

• HCPC Registration as a Dietitian
• British Dietetic Association Membership

• Experience of working across a range of clinical areas applicable to a District General Hospital within a UK setting including in‑ and out‑patient settings.
• Experience of managing a busy workload and multitasking / dealing with frequent interruptions.

• Experience of working effectively in a team.
• Experience of using initiative.
• Experience of leading group sessions.
• Experience of producing written patient information such as a leaflet.
• Experience of producing an information display or other mass‑communication method.

• Excellent communication and good interpersonal skills relevant to both clinical and professional spheres.
• A working knowledge of best dietetic practice for a range of clinical conditions relevant to work in a District General Hospital within a UK setting.
• Able to work independently and also contribute to the team.
• Able to learn from feedback.
• Competent IT skills relevant to Microsoft Office and health‑specific programmes.
• Ability to monitor own work against quality standards e.g. HCPC/BDA record‑keeping standards and information governance.
• Able to demonstrate professionalism in the workplace.

• Understanding of the financial pressures within day‑to‑day dietetic working.

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT12 JY

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and 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.

The role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.

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For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care.