Job summaryThis is an exciting and unique opportunity to work as a Senior Kidney Dietitian supporting the team of established Kidney Dietitians within Dorset County Hospital. The kidney dietetic team form part of the larger Nutrition and Dietetics team at Dorset County Hospital consisting of Dietetic Support Workers, Dietetic Apprentices, Dietitians, Trainee ACPs, Nutrition Nurses and Admin Staff. We are a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking team who actively prioritise staff wellbeing and development whilst ensuring effective and safe patient care. Within this role you will have access to internal and external development opportunities along with active management support.
The intention for this role is that it will be a Senior B7 post but for the right applicant, a B6-7 development post may be considered.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will work as a highly specialist autonomous dietitian, responsible for an identified highly complex clinical caseload within the renal setting covering DCH inpatients, the clinics and the dialysis units managed by the South Somerset and Dorset Renal Service. The post holder will function as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) delivering most appropriate therapeutic diet.
The post holder will work alongside the renal team lead to ensure that the renal dietetic service is responsive to the needs of patients and referring agents. The dietetic service provided should be of a high quality being both effective and efficient within available resources and abide by the professional code of conduct as well as healthcare professions council regulations.
About usAt DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that AI can be useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.Job responsibilitiesUKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
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. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job responsibilitiesUKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
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. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person SpecificationEducation, Qualifications and TrainingEssential- Degree/Postgraduate qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Current Registered Dietitian status with HCPC
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable- Clinical Supervisory Skills course
- Counselling skills/training course
Knowledge & ExperienceEssential- Extensive clinical experience at senior level to include management of complex nephrology patients
- Extensive experience working as part of a multi-professional team
- A working knowledge of computer systems and associated packages
- Understanding of clinical governance as it relates to dietetic practice
Desirable- Experience of student training
- Experience of audit and research in relation to dietetic practice
- Advanced reasoning
Skilles & AbilitiesEssential- Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work alone and as part of the multidisciplinary team
- Competent written communication skills
- Good organizational skills
- Evidence of an ability to use initiative but recognize limits
- Evidence of time management skills, ability to prioritize work, complete projects and meet deadlines
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to process complex information or situations
Desirable- Evidence of the ability to influence others both within and outside the profession
- Good teaching and presentation skills
Person SpecificationEducation, Qualifications and TrainingEssential- Degree/Postgraduate qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Current Registered Dietitian status with HCPC
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable- Clinical Supervisory Skills course
- Counselling skills/training course
Knowledge & ExperienceEssential- Extensive clinical experience at senior level to include management of complex nephrology patients
- Extensive experience working as part of a multi-professional team
- A working knowledge of computer systems and associated packages
- Understanding of clinical governance as it relates to dietetic practice
Desirable- Experience of student training
- Experience of audit and research in relation to dietetic practice
- Advanced reasoning
Skilles & AbilitiesEssential- Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work alone and as part of the multidisciplinary team
- Competent written communication skills
- Good organizational skills
- Evidence of an ability to use initiative but recognize limits
- Evidence of time management skills, ability to prioritize work, complete projects and meet deadlines
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to process complex information or situations
Desirable- Evidence of the ability to influence others both within and outside the profession
- Good teaching and presentation skills
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:
Chief Dietitian
Raphaella Rookes
raphaella.rookes@dchft.nhs.uk
01305254415
