Community Dietitian - Rotational Post

Job summary Community Dietitian - Band 5 Rotational PostNegotiable hoursWe have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 dietitian to join our Specialist Adult Dietetic Service covering South Staffordshire. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a friendly team in a dynamic NHS community setting and would be suitable for a newly qualified dietitian (or awaiting registration) or someone who already has some experience of working as a Band 5 dietitian.Our team deliver a dietetic service for a wide variety of patients including nutrition support, home enteral feeding, gastroenterology, diabetes, mental health and those with complex weight management needs. The post holder will have the opportunity to work and rotate across the following teams: Weight management and DiabetesNutrition Support and Home Enteral FeedingMental Health (in and outpatients)Gastroenterology Main duties of the job The postholder's role, dependant on where they are working, may include face to face or telephone clinics, home visits, group work with patients or training for staff.The successful candidate will receive regular clinical supervision as well as opportunities for CPD and personal development, including trust preceptorship program. This post will be based in Cannock or Tamworth with an element of working from home, but the ability to travel independently between venues across Staffordshire and carry equipment is essential to the role. About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progressionExcellent NHS Pension schemeGenerous maternity, paternity and adoption leaveOptions for flexible workingUp to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leaveExtensive Health and Wellbeing support and resourcesIf you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patientsLease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rateSalary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, milage paid at business ratesSalary sacrifice bikes up to £2kFree car parking at all trust sitesFree flu vaccinations every yearCitizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. Job description Job responsibilities Please see Full JD&PS attached To adhere to and apply the Health and Care Professions Councils (HCPC) standards of proficiency and the British Dietetic Association (BDA)code of ethics and professional conduct and all other relevant guidance from the HCPC and the Partnership Trust. To be professionally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work. To assess new service user referrals and care/support needs, using analysis of patients biochemistry, anthropometry, medical & dietary history and behaviour to plan specific dietary therapy interventions. To formulate, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of treatment /care/support for individuals, families and carers. The care/support plans may include the following: Promoting independence/self management and maintaining safety Increased functional ability Improvement in health and wellbeing including mental health Develop and independently run dietetic therapy groups. Interventions in disease/condition management Prevention and reduction of health inequalities Admission avoidance Early supported discharge Case management/ treatment/ care plans Palliative and end of life care To use professional knowledge and judgement to take into account the range of care/support packages and treatment options available. To consider each service users personal circumstances and preferences in order to implement and adjust programmes of care and intervention. To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of the service user and their carers offering reassurance and empathy. This may be in regard to the nature/prognosis of their condition and implications of this. To work with individuals and carers who may find it difficult to engage with the service or aspects of the service resulting in uncooperative or challenging behaviour that has to be managed. To maintain contemporaneous and accurate records as required by the Partnership Trust and in line with professional standards (HCPC). This includes self management and supervision of identified team members, giving guidance and direction where appropriate. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent Dietetic Registration with HCPC Evidence of/willing to undertake post-registration training relevant to the post Desirable Post Graduate qualification in Dietetics Evidence of completing specialist short courses Experience Essential Relevant experience/placements including assessment and management of dietetic interventions in long term conditions and disease Ability to manage time and caseload effectively Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with clinical conditions and disability through diet and lifestyle such as in the treatment and prevention of malnutrition and obesity its related comorbidities Working in a multidisciplinary team Desirable Experience of Community working Working in a multidisciplinary team Hospitals Rehabilitation Membership of relevant Specialist Interest Groups/Networks