Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic dietitian to work within the MDT Lipid Clinic at Derriford Hospital. The role will involve seeing patients referred by the Consultants with Familial Hypercholesterolemia and lipid disorders as part of a multi disciplinary team.

The successful applicant will have an outpatient caseload working closely with a well established dietetic team which comprises of dietitians and dietetic assistants in a wide range of dietetic services. The dietitians work in collaboration with nurses, caterers and Speech and Language therapists to deliver dietetic care to patients in a busy acute environment.You will work as part of a patient focused multi-professional team and act as a source of knowledge and expertise in the nutritional management of lipid disorders. You will be expected to support other areas of the Dietetic service during absence of colleagues/when there are no scheduled lipid clinic patientsand supervise the work of dietetic assistants, students and junior dieticians as appropriate. You will be supported by a friendly team and have the opportunity to develop your skills.

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is a large teaching hospital trust serving Plymouth and nearby areas of Devon and Cornwall.

Please note that applications from temporary workers who have been engaged with the Trust for a minimum of 3 months are welcome.

Main duties of the job
To provide a specialist evidence-based dietetic service to an allocated workload of outpatients in the MDT Lipid Clinic at Derriford Hospital.

The role will involve seeing patients referred by the Consultants with Familial Hypercholesterolemia and lipid disorders as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

To work as part of a patient focused multi-professional team and act as a source of knowledge and expertise in the nutritional management of lipid disorders.

To support other areas of the Dietetic service during absence of colleagues/when there are no scheduled lipid clinic patients and supervise the work of dietetic assistants, students and junior dieticians as appropriate.

About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
This post is based in the Nutrition and Dietetic Department at Derriford Hospital.
To provide a specialist dietetic service to outpatients referred by the lipid team.
Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Work autonomously to provide highly complex nutritional counselling to patients and carers. This will involve nutritional assessment and development of nutritional plans which are both realistic, practical and evidence based (based on assessment of medical, social, economic, cultural and psychological factors).
To provide expert evidence-based advice to patients and carers on the dietary management of lipid disorders.
To translate complex information into an appropriate format for patients and carers.
Has the knowledge and skills required to facilitate dietary behaviour change to support patients in long-term self-management.
To act as a clinical resource, providing specialist knowledge to members of the dietetic department (and other staff as required) on lipid disorders and the dietary management of these patients.
Able to deliver a service user centred approach.
Manages own caseload and administrative responsibilities.
You will be expected to support other areas of the Dietetic service during absence of colleagues/when there are no scheduled lipid clinic patients.
Participate in education, training, and supervision of junior dietitians, dietetic assistant and dietetic students.
Monitor the delivery of the service and participate in audit, evaluation quality monitoring as advised by the Lipid team, Line Manager, or Head of Department.
To participate in the production and review of evidence-based resources and ensure that they are produced in line with Trust Document Control Policy.
Communicate accurately in writing and verbally with patients and other health professionals.
Record all assessments and interventions in line with BDA and Trust guidelines.
Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development to improve patient centred care.
Be aware of and adhere to all trust policies and procedures, the Health and Safety at Work Act and Data Protection Act.
Take responsibility for any records that they create or use in the course of their duties, in line with the Public Records Act and be aware that any records created by an employee of the NHS are public records and may be subject to both legal and professional obligations.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• HCPC registration as a Dietitian
• BSc in Dietetics or equivalent
• Evidence of recent CPD

Desirable

• Completion of Heart UK Nutrition Academy E-learning/Webinars
• Completion of a Behaviour Change/Motivational interviewing course

Knowledge and experience
Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working with lipid patients
• Sound knowledge of lipid management dietetics including relevant clinical guidelines
• Practical experience in applying behaviour change strategies with patients.

Desirable

• Computer skills in database use and statistical packages.
• Demonstrable experience of teaching groups of patients and staff

Aptitude and abilities
Essential

• Able to work autonomously and organise a varied workload
• Effective communication skills with all levels of healthcare staff as well as patients and carers
• Capable of producing high quality written information for patients and staff

Desirable

• Critical appraisal skills
• Effective teaching and presentation skills

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).

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address: Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Stroke and cardiac dietetic team lead
Rachel Goulding
r.goulding1@nhs.net
01752430220