Band 5 Dietitian

We have job opportunities across teams who cover: Acute Medicine; Healthcare of Older People and Stroke; Surgery and Specialist Medicine which includes Infectious Disease and Respiratory. Each of these teams have Band 6's and Band 7's to be able to provide clinical supervision, support and guidance. We are part of a large friendly department with opportunities to complete attachments in a number of specialist dietetic areas including oncology, renal, HIV, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, weight management and bariatrics, gastroenterology, paediatrics and community nutrition support. Alongside the senior colleagues within our teams we also have a wealth of specialist dietetic staff across our department to be able to provide support as you build your clinical knowledge. All of our newly qualified starters are enrolled on our preceptorship programme and have a designated mentor. This ensures clinical and professional support is available as you start your dietetic career and we welcome you into our department. This post is a great platform on which to start or continue to build your dietetic career! Main duties of the job You will be part of a supportive, forward thinking team of Dietitians and Assistant Practitioners who are enthusiastic about providing high quality dietetic care and are working on a range of service improvement projects to maximise effectiveness. We are focused on delivering the highest quality care to our patients, both in the hospital setting and on discharge. You will be confident in working within a variety of multidisciplinary teams and advocating for the best nutritional care for the patient. Our Trust uses electronic documentation systems to help facilitate efficient working in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills are required. Whilst a car is not essential flexibility is required in order to facilitate cover for the caseload across our hospital sites. The Trust is committed to providing a 7 day therapy service with participation in bank holiday cover for dietetics.

Are you an enthusiastic dietitian looking for an exciting, varied role within an acute hospital setting? Whether you're newly qualified, finishing your degree, or looking for a new challenge this post will suit a dynamic band 5 Dietitian looking to experience a varied caseload within a supportive and friendly team.,

• Dietitian with qualification in Nutrition & Dietetics (BSc, PG diploma or MSc)
• Registration as Dietitian with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Good level of written or spoken English
• Evidence of CPD
Desirable
• Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA)
• Member of relevant specialist interest groups (BDA or other)
• Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA)
• Member of relevant specialist interest groups (BDA or other)
Experience Essential
• Will have had relevant clinical experience as part of undergraduate training
• Sound knowledge of Clinical Dietetics
• Knowledge of different types of nutritional support
• Demonstrates interest/enthusiasm in relevant clinical areas
• Demonstrates an understanding of audit, clinical effectiveness and its importance in the provision of a quality service
• Demonstrates an awareness of local needs e.g. ethnic minority and low income groups
Desirable
• May have worked for another trust with a broad range of general experience
• Post-graduate experience relevant to post
• Evidence of relevant continued professional development, Reliable, conscientious and flexible
• Team player
• Able to prioritise and manage own workload
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Able to achieve deadlines
• Ability to work flexibly as per the requirements of the post
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the post i.e. off- site travel e.g. for home visits or frequent travel between sites where required for the role
• Enthusiasm and commitment to train student dietitians and others
• Commitment to CPD
• Enthusiasm and motivation to work at UHB
• Demonstrates the Trust values of Kind, Connected & Bold
Desirable
• Car driver
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
• Dietitian with qualification in Nutrition & Dietetics (BSc, PG diploma or MSc)
• Registration as Dietitian with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Good level of written or spoken English
• Evidence of CPD
Desirable
• Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA)
• Member of relevant specialist interest groups (BDA or other)
• Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA)
• Member of relevant specialist interest groups (BDA or other)
Experience Essential
• Will have had relevant clinical experience as part of undergraduate training
• Sound knowledge of Clinical Dietetics
• Knowledge of different types of nutritional support
• Demonstrates interest/enthusiasm in relevant clinical areas
• Demonstrates an understanding of audit, clinical effectiveness and its importance in the provision of a quality service
• Demonstrates an awareness of local needs e.g. ethnic minority and low income groups
Desirable
• May have worked for another trust with a broad range of general experience
• Post-graduate experience relevant to post
• Evidence of relevant continued professional development, Reliable, conscientious and flexible
• Team player
• Able to prioritise and manage own workload
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Able to achieve deadlines
• Ability to work flexibly as per the requirements of the post
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the post i.e. off- site travel e.g. for home visits or frequent travel between sites where required for the role
• Enthusiasm and commitment to train student dietitians and others
• Commitment to CPD
• Enthusiasm and motivation to work at UHB
• Demonstrates the Trust values of Kind, Connected & Bold
Desirable
• Car driver
  
  University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.