IDD Specialist Dietitian inNottingham inNottingham PUBLISHED WED 27 NOV 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen with our Mental Health Specialist Services to join our Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Directorate (IDD) at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for a highly motivated autonomous Dietitian to join the team. The role would be part time 26.25 hrs providing clinical dietitian role for the Community IDD Dietetics Team.

The service currently operates around the hours of 9-5pm Mon-Friday. Working from locations including patient homes, clinics and inpatient settings. The service is currently commissioned to cover Nottingham City and South of the County however there is an aspiration to cover the whole of Nottinghamshire in the future which will increase the geographical remit of this role.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnskzGN

You will be providing specialist evidence based dietary advice and treatment for individual clients and their carers and supporting the development of the service within the directorate with the support of the multi-disciplinary team.

About us

Job responsibilities

The role requires a high level of clinical and professional expertise in order that clients and their carers benefit from a well-coordinated pro-active, specialist, efficient and effective Dietetic treatment. The service includes individually tailored therapy and management, training, advice and a consultative approach. Input is predominantly on a one on one basis but consultation and training may be provided to train staff as required

Personal Specification

Qualifications - Academic/Craft/Professional

Essential

Degree or equivalent post grad Qualification leading to registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Dietitian

HCPC registration as a Dietitian.

Appropriate range of post registration specialist professional knowledge and experience acquired through recognised academic study and practical clinical education

Desirable

Membership of British Dietetic Association (BDA)

Relevant clinical update course e.g.

Paediatric update, Community Dietetics, Diabetes, PENG Clinical update course, Learning Disability specific course.

Teaching qualification or Clinical Educators course

Training

Essential

Engagement in training as required appropriate to the post.

Desirable

Relevant additional training.

Experience

Essential

Post registration clinical experience obtained within a wide range of acute /community /social care settings.

Experience of teaching groups.

Evidence of Knowledge - Skills-Aptitudes

Essential

Empathetic and psychologically minded

Excellent written and oral communication skills for a variety of audiences, and in situations

Well organised and able to prioritise a high turnover caseload

Excellent clinical reasoning skills

Leadership skills

Experience of supporting other staff and students

Motivated and a motivator

Team builder and team member

Autonomous and able to work without direct supervision

Reflective practitioner

Ability to manage own wellbeing with access to supervision to sustain this.

IT skills to support clinical and service needs and developments.

Desirable

Motivational Interview Skills