Dietitian; XR

Wouldyou like to work in one of the largest teaching Hospitals in the UK? We havean exciting opportunity for a Dietitian (Band
5) to join our large, friendly and dynamic dietetic team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT).

This position will provide valuable experience for a newly qualified Dietitian oran individual wanting to broaden their dietetic skills within a forward thinking, proactive and supportive Dietetic team. LTHT provides an extensive range of clinical services and is a regional and national centre for some ofthe countrys more complex conditions.

The Nutrition and Dietetic department at LTHT has an established Band 5 Dietitian rotational programme with positions in Gastroenterology, General Surgery,Oncology, Neurosurgery/Trauma & Related Services, Respiratory & Older Adults and General medicine & Older Adults. The rotational programme isan excellent opportunity to support and develop your experience across a wide variety of clinical specialisms.

Weare looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Dietitian with excellent communication and team working skills, to work as an integral member of ourteam.

Whilst working as a rotational Band 5 Dietitian you will be supported to manage yourown caseload and to develop your clinical and professional skills. All of the rotational roles above offer inpatient opportunities with some of the rolesalso offering opportunities for outpatient experience.

In addition to the clinical aspects of your role there will be opportunities tobe involved in departmental and MDT initiatives/ working groups, in the planning and delivery of nutritional education to health care professionals and in service development (including audits).

Following the completion of clinical supervisory skills training you will also contribute to dietetic learner placement delivery for A, B and C Dietetic learners and Apprentice Dietitians.

Wehave a strong focus on investing in the continued professional development ofour team to ensure that they can achieve their full potential. We lead theway in providing training and career development opportunities in every department and at every level of our organisation.

The Nutrition and Dietetic department has a very strong ethos for promoting health and well-being in the workplace with health and well-being champions embedded in teams. We are proud of our inclusive and welcoming environment and we regularly celebrate successes and arrange team social events. The Nutrition and Dietetic department is also supportive of flexible working arrangements.

Leedsis a diverse and multicultural city and has many benefits, including good transport links and convenient access to entertainment, events and leisure facilities for all ages and interests.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

JOB PURPOSE

Toprovide part of a professional Nutrition and Dietetic care service, which includes advice to in-patients, out-patients, all healthcare staff and participation in the training of student dietitians

Towork within the Dietetic Service providing effective interventions to specific clinical areas.

Toprovide a patient focussed service using Dietetic core skills

Thepost holder will be professional accountable to the HCPC and accountable contractually to their employer and to the law for their actions

3. JOB DIMENSIONS

Thepost holder will:

Manage own case load to a level agreed with supervisor / line manager

Be involved in the provision of education and training to healthcare staff, patients, care providers and students.

Liaise with the multidisciplinary care team to provide integrated dietetic care

Be an active member of the out ofhours service

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

BSc (Hons) Nutrition &Dietetics or equivalent

HCPC Registration as a Dietitian

Willing to undergo any training as required to enable performance in the job

Awareness of current issues in Dietetic

Good written, oral and interpersonal communication skills

Able to work within a team demonstrate initiative, time management and organisational skills

8. CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS

Demonstrate good office practice in accordance with departmental and professional policies and procedures

Be an active team member of the Dietetics department at LTHT by participating in departmental development projects, attending departmental meetings and clinical updates

Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information with empathy and understanding

Demonstrate the ability to motivate patients to achieve behavioural change using the counselling skills.

Demonstrate the ability to analyse clinical and…