Senior Specialist Dietitia

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the 'Candidate Essentials Guide' that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how 'we care for you as you care for others'. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
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Person specification
Qualification / Education
Essential criteria
BSc. or MSc. in Dietetics or BSc. In relevant science plus Post Graduate Diploma or MSc in Dietetics
Clinical Educators Course
Completion of validated/nationally recognised post-graduate training or equivalent in the specialist area
Member of relevant clinical specialist interest group
State registration via Health and Care Professions Council
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
Significant postgraduate clinical experience which includes a reasonable amount of time working in a post incorporating the relevant specialty, following post-graduate experience as a Dietitian in a broad rotational post
Experience of supervision of qualified staff, students and assistants
Evidence of Continual Professional Development to a specialist level
Highly comprehensive specialist knowledge of dietetic assessment and treatment techniques
Working knowledge of local and national policies and procedures e.g. British Dietetic Association/Health and Care Professions Council Code of Conduct/Ethics, Health and Safety, Infection Control, Equality and Diversity
Experience of and commitment to interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary team working
Clinical Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
Good organisational / planning / prioritisation skills
Demonstrate complex body composition measurement skills
Ability to motivate and negotiate to encourage reluctant and challenging patients
Effective written communication skills e.g. clinical records, reports to other health care professionals and external agencies
Well developed concentration, analytical and problem solving skills
Able to work autonomously with ability to seek guidance appropriately with individuals or in a group setting
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Band 7 renal Job Description (PDF, 80.7KB)
Band 7 renal Person Specification (PDF, 56.7KB)
Functional Requirements (PDF, 920.2KB)
Candidate Essential Guide Non Medical (PDF, 731.5KB)
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