Advanced Clinical Specialist Dietitian- Gastroenterology & Respiratory

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

Job overview

This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.

At East Cheshire NHS Trust, we recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance in sustaining happy and healthy colleagues. We are open and committed to supporting flexible working, have a varied Health and Wellbeing offer and are driven in supporting staff in both their personal and professional development.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 7 dietitian to join our acute team at East Cheshire NHS Trust on a permanent contract. Part time, flexible working, and job share applicants are very welcome to apply.

Hours per week: 22.5

Main duties of the job

1. To act as an advanced clinical specialist responsible for the triage, assessment and treatment of acute patients referred to the dietetics service.
2. To carry a specialist caseload specific to Gastroenterology and Respiratory as well as the treatment of complex patients across the acute and outpatient setting.
3. To work as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team, to access and act upon relevant diagnostic tests and make relevant onward recommendations as necessary.
4. To act as the lead clinician within the defined acute specialist area, supporting the Nutrition and Dietetic Team Manager and Operations Manager with the operational delivery and service development of acute dietetic services (inpatient and outpatient) within East Cheshire NHS Trust.
5. To act as an advanced clinical specialist providing clinical line management and supervision, for more junior staff within the acute setting for nutrition & dietetics services.

Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria

• HCPC registration
• Relevant professional degree /diploma
• Masters level / post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area (or working towards)
• Clinical Educator training
• Membership of a relevant professional body & related specialist sub-groups

Desirable criteria

• Communication skills training

Knowledge
Essential criteria

• Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area
• In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area
• Detailed awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in the specialist area

Skills
Essential criteria

• Ability to lead junior colleagues
• Highly advanced communication and listening skills
• Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
• Audit skills
• Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proactive, takes own initiative
• Supportive team member

Desirable criteria

• Critical appraisal
• Presentation skills

Experience
Essential criteria

• Proven post registration experience, in the relevant specialism
• Experience of planning and completing audit & research
• Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff
• Experience of undertaking projects

Specific Job Requirement
Essential criteria

• Prior experience working in the NHS - with a broad range of NHS dietetics specialisms
• Proven ability to manage complex patient issues including Gastroenterology and ensure safe and timely discharge of patients
• Commitment to specialism as evidenced by CPD and attendance at special interest groups

Other Role Requirements
Essential criteria

• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). In order to facilitate applications from all members of the community the Trust is able to offer services including Braille Applications and Interpreting Services.

The Trust may close any advertised post before the stated closing date. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible.

If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the advert closing date, regretfully you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.