Job summary Band 6 Community DietitianChippenham Community Hospital / Wilton Health Centre Hours per week - PermanentAre you an experienced dietitian passionate about supportingpeople to manage their health?Are you looking for a new challenge to progress your careerand establish leadership skills?Come and join our friendly team in beautiful WiltshireWe are looking for an experienced, self-motivated anddynamic dietitian to provide clinical support to patients and to help developthe Community Dietetic Service in Wiltshire.
The successful candidate will work alongside colleagues inthe multi-disciplinary team to support adult patients with a range of clinicalconditions in outpatient clinics, care homes, community hospital wards, groupeducation, virtual clinics and in their own homes.
This is a senior level roleand the role will support a range of complex nutritional issues and nutritionalsupport, as well as providing support to less experienced staff.
Main duties of the job The role includes a weekly commitment to provide dieteticinput to support a specialist area- learning disabilities, home enteralfeeding, gastroenterology being options open to discussion.
There could also bean opportunity to experience Paediatrics if interested in this clinical area.It is a chance to experience a varied and interesting role.
The Community Dietetic Team is part of the larger WiltshireHealth and Care team of 26 dietitians covering the whole county and working ina variety of clinical specialties.
Working from 2 main office bases, one in thenorth, Chippenham and one in the south, Salisbury/Wilton of the county, wehave excellent administrative support, regular CPD opportunities, and providestudent training opportunities.
If youare looking for an excellent work-life balance, we provide flexible workinghours and encourage mobile working and home working to support this.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential thatapplicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have accessto a suitable vehicle for business purposes.
Adjustments can be considered inaccordance with the Equality Act 2010.
If you would like to know more about this post, pleasecontact Hannah Gallacher, Clinical Lead on 01249 456512.
About us Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based healthservices, enabling people to live healthy independent lives.
Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible.
We are an NHSpartnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health andcare to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.There has never been a better time to join us.
Communityservices are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population ofWiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of ourcommunity-focused teams more than now.
You will join a friendly and supportiveteam who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, whichwere developed with our staff, patients and carers.If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know thatit is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling markettowns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and goodschools.
If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment anda chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away.What are you waiting for?!
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attachedJob Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding therole and to access the full person specification.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Academic Degree in Dietetics or Human Nutrition or equivalent.
Current UK Health and Care Professions Council Dietetic Registration.
Member of the British Dietetic Association.
UK Driving license.
Health Promotion or cognitive behavioural therapy related qualifications.
HCPC registered Dietitian.
Clinical Supervisory skills training.
Desirable Post registration in communication and behaviour change skills.
Undertaken leadership training.
Additional Criteria Essential Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence.
Experience Essential Experience of working within an NHS hospital/community setting Experience of delivering nutritional initiatives.
Experience of facilitating groups and teaching in different settings.
Experience of developing and undertaking clinical audits.
Experience of supervising dietetic students.
Behaviour change/ motivational interviewing.
Evaluating practice and involvement in service development or review.
Desirable Experience of supervising others.
Evidence of active participation in audit or evaluation activities in dietetic practice.