Specialist Dietitian

Job title:

Specialist Dietitian

Company

NHS

Job description

We are looking to appoint a HCPC registered dietitian to join our friendly and supportive dietetic team at Newcastle Hospitals as a permanent specialist band 6 allergy and coeliac dietitian. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work alongside a lead specialist coeliac & adult allergy dietitian within a regional allergy and immunology unit.The successful candidate will and be a valued member of the allergy & immunology MDT as well as the specialist coeliac disease service. There are opportunities for national and international CPD within both specialist areas.This is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your dietetic experience within 2specialist areas, working within the already established multidisciplinary team.The dietetic department is part of Newcastle Nutrition, an enthusiastic and committed dietetic organisation, and benefits from excellent support from specialist colleagues within many disciplines. You should have already gained post-registration dietetic experience across a range of areas in an acute hospital setting. Experience of working withcoeliac disease /allergy and food intolerancepatients is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

• Interview Date: 06 March 2025
• 18 hours 45 minutes/week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy

NO AGENCIES PLEASEMain duties of the job

• Deliver a high quality dietetic service
• Take part in student training and supervision
• Contribute to research and audit
• Work effectively as part of the MDT
• Previous coeliac and allergy experience would be desirable but not essential

You should be enthusiastic and self-motivated and will:

• Have post-registration experience in general dietetics
• Have experience of working within the specialist areas or be able to demonstrate a good baseline knowledge of the nutritional needs
• Be able to demonstrate ongoing CPD and have evidence of developing practice.
• Be able to support colleagues and take responsibility for the clinical supervision of junior staff and students.
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be able to maintain good relationships with colleagues and the wider the MDT

About usOur staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor WalksThese include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under ‘Documents to download’ or ‘Supporting documents’.For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustDate posted31 January 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number317-2025-05-22-DRJob locationsTrustwide317 TrustwideNE1 4LPJob descriptionJob responsibilities

• Delivers a comprehensive and effective clinical nutrition and dietetic service in acute hospital services in the specialist area/s or in the community. See appendix for in depth job details
• Provides specialist dietetic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and management in the clinical setting and in one or more sub-specialty areas. This may include supplementary prescribing
• Acts as a source of expertise in nutrition support/education and dietetics to patients, medical staff, health care professionals, relatives, carers and all relevant agencies.
• Provides expertise to Nutrition Teams and works in other multidisciplinary teams.
• Delivers education and training at all levels.
• Participates in team and multi-disciplinary evaluation, audit and research.

Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Job descriptionJob responsibilities

• Delivers a comprehensive and effective clinical nutrition and dietetic service in acute hospital services in the specialist area/s or in the community. See appendix for in depth job details
• Provides specialist dietetic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and management in the clinical setting and in one or more sub-specialty areas. This may include supplementary prescribing
• Acts as a source of expertise in nutrition support/education and dietetics to patients, medical staff, health care professionals, relatives, carers and all relevant agencies.
• Provides expertise to Nutrition Teams and works in other multidisciplinary teams.
• Delivers education and training at all levels.
• Participates in team and multi-disciplinary evaluation, audit and research.

Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.Person SpecificationQualifications & EducationEssential

• HPC UK registered dietitian.
• Degree in Dietetics or Science/Nutrition Degree plus Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics
• Evidence of specialist training or validated qualification in one or more speciality areas.

Desirable

• Basic counselling skills or training in cognitive behaviour therapy
• Teaching certificate.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or similar
• Clinical supervisory skills training.

Knowledge & ExperienceEssential

• Post registration clinical practice in general clinical dietetics.
• Range of general dietetics.
• Evidence of knowledge in specialty areas.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Understands Health Professions Council Code of Conduct.

Skills & AbilitiesEssential

• Driving licence if relevant to the role
• Basic keyboard skills – Word, E-mail, PowerPoint, Excel, dietary analysis.

Person SpecificationQualifications & EducationEssential

• HPC UK registered dietitian.
• Degree in Dietetics or Science/Nutrition Degree plus Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics
• Evidence of specialist training or validated qualification in one or more speciality areas.

Desirable

• Basic counselling skills or training in cognitive behaviour therapy
• Teaching certificate.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or similar
• Clinical supervisory skills training.

Knowledge & ExperienceEssential

• Post registration clinical practice in general clinical dietetics.
• Range of general dietetics.
• Evidence of knowledge in specialty areas.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Understands Health Professions Council Code of Conduct.

Skills & AbilitiesEssential

• Driving licence if relevant to the role
• Basic keyboard skills – Word, E-mail, PowerPoint, Excel, dietary analysis.

Expected salary

£37338 – 44962 per year

Location

Newcastle

Job date

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 07:49:25 GMT

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