Job summary
A 9-12 month fixed term contract (maternity cover) has arisen for a specialist Dietitian in spinal cord injury (31 hours per week) at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust based at the National Spinal Injuries Centre (NSIC) at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
You will join our thriving, 40 strong Nutrition and Dietetic department based in Buckinghamshire. We work from bases in Amersham, Stoke Mandeville and Wycombe.
This specialist spinal injuries post is ideal for existing Band 5 Dietitians wishing to move to the next stage of their career Band 6 Dietitians wishing to specialise in the field of spinal cord injury within our World renowned National SpinalInjuries Centre. Applicants with less practice in this field who are highly motivated will also be considered. Teamwork and excellent communication skills are essential for this role.
This post offers a fantastic opportunity to gain a variety of skillsacrossthe spinalservice: spinal injury, acute and rehab wards, complex nutrition support as well as clinical audit, with supervision and mentoringfrom the Lead Dietitian in Spinal Injuries.
We actively encourage CPD, clinical supervision and participation in specialist teams to develop our service. The department has excellent secretarial and IT support, and we also take dietetic students for B and C placements.
Main duties of the job
- To work as part of the dietetic team to provide Nutrition and Dietetic services to inpatients within the National Spinal Injuries Centre [NSIC].
- To provide support for Dietitians, Dietetic Assistants and Student Dietitians across the Nutrition and dietetics Service.
- To provide specialised assessment, treatment and support of patients requiring dietetic treatment.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
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Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree or post-grad equivalent in Dietetics
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Member of BDA
- member of relevant specialist group of the BDA
- evidence of post grad study or equivalent, in relevant area
Experience
Essential
- experience of complex nutritional assessment and care planning
- Experience of student supervision, assessment and feedback
- Experience of Enteral nutrition
- Experience of MDT working
- Experience of EF discharge planning and coordination
- Experience in monitoring and developing EN regimens
- Experience in assessment for enteral feeding, products, equipment and regimens
- Accurate anthropometric skills
- Student training experience
Desirable
- Experience of neurological conditions and/or spinal cord injury
- Experience of using a variety of anthropometric measurement techniques
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of commonly used feeding systems
- Awareness of regulatory bodies (HCPC) and professional bodies (BDA) code of practice and professional guidelines
- to engage in CPD and dept appraisal system
- Competent user of IT equipment and basic software (email, RIO)
- To be able to communicate clearly and concisely to both staff and patients
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
- Ability to prioritise and manage own caseload and time
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and evidence based practice.
- Ability to plan and deliver training sessions to health care professionals
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL