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South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

9d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • York, +3

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  • You must be an enthusiastic dietitian, able to travel locally, with diverse experience, willing to educate others, participate in a preceptorship, and engage in service development and training.
  • You will rotate through acute and community settings, deliver patient education, supervise student Dietitians, and engage in service development and training opportunities.

Requirements

  • 1. Enthusiastic dietitian to join our friendly and dynamic team
  • 2. Able to travel across the South Tees and Hambleton and Richmondshire localities
  • 3. Experience in a broad range of specialities
  • 4. Involvement in the delivery of group education sessions to patients and their carers
  • 5. Regularly involved in the education of other health care professionals, care home staff and support workers
  • 6. Given supervision and support from experienced Dietitians
  • 7. Undertake a one year preceptorship programme
  • 8. Involved in exploring new ways of working and service developments
  • 9. Expected to attend training sessions as part of the Leadership and Improvement Programme

Responsibilities

  • An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic dietitian to join our friendly and dynamic team at The South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
  • We have rotational posts based across our 3 hospital bases.
  • Our service covers the 2 main hospital sites - the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton and The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough, in addition to our community services across the Redcar and Cleveland community locality and the Hambleton & Richmond community locality.
  • Due to the nature of some of the rotations you will need to be able to travel across the South Tees and Hambleton and Richmondshire localities.
  • The Band 5 rotational posts offer an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a broad range of specialities.
  • The acute rotations include experience within specialities such as stroke, surgery, neurology, cardiology, general and respiratory medicine, gastroenterology, orthopaedics, oncology, older people’s medicine and spinal injuries.
  • The community rotations include nutritional support, diabetes, enteral feeding, gastroenterology and paediatrics in community clinics, community wards and care homes.
  • You will be involved in the delivery of group education sessions to patients and their carers.
  • The postholder will also be regularly involved in the education of other health care professionals, care home staff and support workers.
  • You will be given supervision and support from experienced Dietitians to enable you to develop your skills and gain experience in specialist areas.
  • You will undertake a one year preceptorship programme.
  • We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service developments, with opportunities for CPD along the way.
  • After a period of 6 months, and following clinical supervisory skills training, you would be fully involved in the training of student Dietitians.
  • South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff.
  • You will be expected to attend the following training sessions.
  • After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities.
  • We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

FAQs

What type of posts are available for the Dietitian role?

There is a 1.0wte permanent post (rotational) and a 1.0wte 12-month fixed-term post (maternity leave cover) available.

Where will the Dietitian be working?

The Dietitian will work across three hospital bases: the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton, The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough, and community services in the Redcar and Cleveland community locality and the Hambleton & Richmond community locality.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, due to the nature of some rotations, the postholder will need to be able to travel across the South Tees and Hambleton and Richmondshire localities.

What kind of experience will the Band 5 rotational posts provide?

The rotational posts offer experience in a broad range of specialties including stroke, surgery, neurology, cardiology, general and respiratory medicine, gastroenterology, orthopaedics, oncology, older people’s medicine, and spinal injuries, as well as community nutrition support, diabetes, enteral feeding, gastroenterology, and pediatrics.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, staff are encouraged to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service developments, with opportunities for continued professional development (CPD) along the way.

Will the Dietitian be involved in training others?

Yes, after 6 months and following clinical supervisory skills training, the postholder will be fully involved in the training of student Dietitians.

What training will new staff receive?

New staff will participate in the Leadership and Improvement programme, which includes training sessions on leadership impact, leading teams to success, and service improvement skills.

Is accommodation available for this position?

Yes, hospital accommodation may be available on the James Cook University Hospital site in Middlesbrough, should it be required.

Who can I contact for more information about the role?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Georgia Payne, Head of Dietetics and Adult Speech Therapy, at georgia.payne@nhs.net or call 01642 854777. Alternatively, you can reach out to Clare Lord-Hatton, Operational Lead Dietitian, also at 01642 854777.

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South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1993
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers a wide range of healthcare services, including emergency care, elective surgery, and specialized treatments. Their mission is to provide high-quality, patient-centered care that enhances the health and well-being of the communities they serve. They prioritize safety, innovation, and continuous improvement in service delivery. By fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals and engaging with patients, they aim to create a supportive environment that addresses individual needs, ensuring accessible and effective care for all.