What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist Dietitian position at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust?
Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced, innovative Renal Dietitian to join our expanding team of Dietitians, delivering an integrated acute and community service across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.
You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical and leadership skills within the Dietetic Service utilising advances in technology to deliver dietetic support for patients across the county, within inpatients, outpatients, dialysis units, and the home haemodialysis team, as well as supporting the band 5 dietitians and assistant practitioners in the wider team
We welcome applications from dietitians with previous renal experience wanting to develop their knowledge and skills further with our specialist dietetic team and highly supportive renal multi-disciplinary team. Passion for renal dietetics is essential, but previous experience within the speciality is not required as full training can be provided. We also welcome applications from band 5 practitioners who are looking to further their knowledge and skills in this speciality and we are open to the possibility of a band 5- 6 development plan over 12-18 months for the right candidate. We are committed to your professional and personal development. Shadowing, networking and clinical supervision from Renal Dietitians within the team as part of your development journey will be provided as well as regular meetings with a senior member of the team and participation in our dynamic in-house service CPD Programme is encouraged
Main duties of the job
Along with HCPC registration, the successful applicant will ideally have some previous experience of working as a Renal Dietitian and sound communication skills. An interest in developing leadership skills and commitment to work within our Trust values is essential.
To assess, diagnose/interpret and manage own specialist caseload of complex patients as autonomous practitioner in accordance with Professional Code of Conduct and Health and Care Professions Council Regulations.
To have developed, through experience and postgraduate training, the specialist knowledge and clinical skills required for the post.
The post holder will work in close co-operation with colleagues within all Care Groups to deliver a cohesive service that is user led ensuring a consistently high standard of patient care, optimal patient flow and safe timely discharge.
To work closely with team co-ordinators and senior therapists to ensure a robust structure of training, supervision and appraisal is delivered to all members within the team.
To work closely with team co-ordinators and senior therapists to ensure the delivery of an efficient operational service.
To act as a source of Specialist advice and support within the Therapy Centre and across the Trust and the wider health economy.
To have highly effective communication skills and demonstrate these on a continual basis with patients, carers, colleagues and the wider Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT).
Working for our organisation
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute medical care for half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid-Wales and has been awarded over £300 million to invest in our hospitals. Shropshire is the largest inland county in the UK with Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, World Heritage sites and access to Mid Wales and the Welsh coast. There are good schools, amazingly affordable housing and a wide range of leisure pursuits.
We are a friendly, forward-thinking team working in a fast paced, rewarding environment. High quality patient care is at the forefront of our decision making and we are enthusiastic about welcoming new ideas and supporting staff development.
We provide A, B and C learner placements and the post holder will play an integral part in learner training within the profession. We are fully committed to invest in your training and development and have well established CPD, clinical supervision and leadership development opportunities.
Within Therapies we have a strong culture of professional leadership and support. You will be working alongside an experienced team of Dietitians. We are a friendly, forward thinking team and we work in a fast paced, rewarding environment. Delivering excellent patient care to our diverse population is at the heart of everything we do.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.