Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity, for a Specialist Dietitian to join an established specialist team of Dietitians working in the Critical Care Units within University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire.

Nutritional support (including enteral feeding) and acute NHS ward experience are essential for this role, and dietetic experience in critical care is desirable but not essential.

You will be working within our large, friendly dynamic Dietetic department. The trust uses electronic patient record keeping and has excellent library facilities. The department also supports return to practice, and flexible working.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job
This post holder will be based at the UHCW hospital in Coventry.

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic & experienced Dietitian with excellent communication and team working skills, to work as an integral member of these teams.

The role will involve MDT working in order to provide Dietetic input to a varied caseload within the Critical Care Units.

The whole department is actively involved in student training and committed to CPD. As a member of the dietetic team you will take an active part in the provision of training programs for A, B and C Dietetic students.

About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Job responsibilities
With appropriate training and ongoing support, the main duties of the job include:

• Carry out dietetic / nutritional assessments (including interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition and diet history) to determine nutritional diagnosis
• Use enhanced clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist individual dietetic advice and treatment plans for patients who may present with multiple / complex clinical conditions taking into consideration patients own goals and incorporate discharge planning as appropriate
• Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment plans as required
• Communicate nutrition and dietetic information in an understandable form to staff, clients and carers using teaching, motivation and counselling skills including situations where there are barriers to change
• Undertake department audit and service development work, translating findings into practice
• Plan and organise the clinical supervision of student dietitians on clinical placement including planning, timetables and written assessments
• Support teaching / nutrition education of peers and multi professional colleagues
• Engage in department and own CPD activities
• Cover the work of colleagues and deputise for senior colleagues during periods of absence or peak workloads
• Participate in health promotion activities of the department
• Participate in other duties as required

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Qualifications
Essential

• Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
• HCPC registration
• Clinical supervisory skills student training course
• Documented evidence of continuous professional Development
• Evidence of recent post graduate training relevant to this post or in a specialist area

Desirable

• BDA member
• Member of relevant BDA specialist interest group

Experience
Essential

• Solid experience gained within the NHS as a registered dietitian starting to manage more complex situations
• Can demonstrate experience of good caseload management and organisational skills
• Experience of leading on group and individual dietetic sessions including preparation, delivery and evaluation
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in clinical supervision of student dietitians
• Can give examples of involvement in quality initiatives, audit and / or service improvement work

Knowledge
Essential

• Up to date dietetic knowledge acquired through degree qualification and continuous professional development
• Understanding of national strategy, policy and guidance and how they can be applied in planning of services
• Aware of the format of pre-registration placement for dietitians
• Aware of the different communication needs within a culturally diverse community and how this may impact on professional practice

Desirable

• Post registration training in behavioural change and motivational interviewing

Skills
Essential

• Able to communicate with clients using enhanced dietary counselling, motivational and negotiation skills
• Able to analyse complex information and make judgements on dietetic issues
• Able to adapt written and oral communication style to meet the needs of various audiences including people from a variety of backgrounds and communication needs without risk of misunderstanding
• Keyboard and IT skills to support clinical practice
• Flexible approach and willingness to adapt to change

Personal Qualities Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below)
• Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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 (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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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 (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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).