Community Dietitian Band 5 to Band 6 Training post

Community Dietitian Band 5 to Band 6 Training post

Wakefield Community Dietetics team have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Dietitian. This post is a band 5 to band 6 training post, whereby, the successful applicant will progress from a band 5 to a band 6 post, after demonstrating that they have achieved the relevant competencies to enable this progression.

The responsibilities and main duties of this role will naturally change through the progression from band 5 to band 6, all details included in this advert are in particular reference to the initial band 5 role. Details of the band 6 role can be discussed with the any candidate if further information is required.

To be responsible for the delivery of a specialised Nutrition and Dietetic service within the Mid Yorkshire Trust Dietetic Teams utilising in-depth theoretical and technical skills and to provide support to colleagues in Health and Social Care settings.

To independently and effectively self-manage a caseload of patients with complex needs using evidence based, client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate dietetic interventions in order to prevent unnecessary admissions, ensure safe and timely discharge and provide ongoing support in the community.

To promote effective nutrition care plans and best practice in all care settings by providing education, training and support for healthcare professionals and staff in care agencies.

To provide cover for colleagues during spells of absence (e.g. annual leave), as determined by service needs.

To give talks and presentations, e.g. wound care, cardiac rehabilitation, care home training.

Provide health promotion advice on study days etc. to health professionals and members of the general public.

To be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care.

To develop and implement treatment plans for patients following assessment and analysis of diagnostic criteria, nutritional history, biochemical and clinical data, and social/psychological circumstances.

To be an integral member of the team in setting up, maintaining and evaluating a fully operational Off FP-10 model in the Wakefield community working closely with colleagues of all bandings.

To help support the patients in solving issues and admin related problems in relation to prescriptions of nutritional supplementation.

To continually develop and maintain practical and theoretical skills through continuing professional development by attending relevant study days, tutorials, and through case load experience.

To produce evidence-based information in various media for all users.

To know the professional and personal scope of own practice and make appropriate and timely referrals to other agencies.

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).

Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs.

Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Qualifications

• BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
• Health and Care Professions Council registered
• Car driver with access to a car for work

Experience

• Successfully (or soon to be) completed and passed student training placements

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

• Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).

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.