Specialist Dietitian - Home Enteral Feeding

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a part-time (22.5 hours per week) Dietitian to join our committed and enthusiastic team to be a Specialist Dietitian to support nutrition support and home enteral feeding.

This Post predominantly delivers a home enteral feeding (HEF) service to patients primarily living in their own homes in Sunderland and will provide a dietetic service to the intermediate and rehabilitation care unit. The Postholder may be required to cover HEF caseload within South Tyneside in times of staffing pressures.

The Postholder will work in collaboration with a variety of professionals including Home Enteral Company Nurses, other specialist nurses, community staff and other dietetic colleagues within Trust and regionally. Previous experience of home enteral feeding is desirable.

Our Dietetic Department of more than 55 staff is managed as one team but is structured into smaller teams led by Senior Specialist Dietitians. We are actively involved in the training of Trainee Dietitians and offer A, B and C placements.

You must therefore possess a Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics and registration with the HCPC.

Our department recognises the importance of work life balance, and we actively-support flexible working within our department.

Transport links to Newcastle city centre via Metro. Prospective Applicants are welcome to contact the Department for any further information.

Main duties of the job

This role sits within the Dietetic care homes and community team.

There will be opportunities in the field of research as we look to adopt and support the AHP regional strategy. You will be supported to undertake any applicable leadership courses.

The Department is friendly and supportive and encourage CPD, including regular clinical supervision and evidence-based practice groups as well as good post-graduate education and training opportunities.

The Trust has one on-site gym plus a Training and Education Centre.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job responsibilities

To work as an autonomous HCPC registered Dietitian, to provide evidence-based dietetic service including specialist dietetic assessment, management and treatment of patients on HEF within the community setting.

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Person specification

Skills

Essential

• Anthropometric skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex dietary information into easy to understand language.
• Ability to use all Microsoft packages competently.
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.

Desirable

• Experience of audit / data collection.

Attitude

Essential

• Empathetic to patients and relatives / carers.
• Positive, pro-active attitude.
• Ability to work well with others.

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Dietetics or PG Diploma in Dietetics.
• HCPC Registration.
• Evidence of CPD.
• Knowledge of audit and application to clinical practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge of enteral feeding practice.

Desirable

• Evidence of Masters level study, e.g. PENG Clinical Update Course.
• Specialist group member, e.g. PENG / BAPEN member.
• BDA validated Clinical Educators training.
• Supplementary prescribing qualification.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to manage a busy and varied workload.
• Good time-management.
• Flexible.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to use own initiative appropriately.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of calculating nutritional requirements for enteral regimens.
• Experience of multidisciplinary working.

Desirable

• Experience of home enteral feeding.
• Experience of working within stroke.