Community Dietitian

We have two vacancies for Band 5 Dietitians to join our busy Community Nutrition and Dietetics Service in Barnsley and are keen to hear from newly qualified Dietitians (or those who are nearing the end of their training), in addition to existing Band 5 Dietitians who may wish to flourish in a community setting. We have two community posts available: 1 x 1.0wte, and 1 x 0.8wte.

The roles are varied and interesting, covering a range of adult community dietetics including community clinics, care homes and people who are housebound. The caseload includes nutrition support, post stroke care and support, diabetes, general dietetics and some enteral feeding (with support and supervision). Additionally, there may also be opportunity to support delivery of some patient groups as part of the role. Our service covers the whole of Barnsley., As a Band 5 Community Dietitian you will:

Manage a caseload of adult patients requiring dietetic intervention in the community this may include a range of settings such as care homes, clinics and patients own homes.

Be able to provide dietetic assessment and intervention for a range of conditions including nutrition support, diabetes, stroke and some gastro conditions such as IBS.

Work as a part of our team of dietitians and dietetic assistants.

Have a patient centred approach in line with our Trust values

Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

Possess excellent communication/interpersonal skills to negotiate and build rapport with patients, carers and families.

Be up to date with the current dietetic evidence base.

Work in partnership with other health professionals to provide holistic patient care

Work with key members of multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide individualised advice, support & care plans to patients

Demonstrate excellent time management, prioritisation & organisational skills

Participate in education & staff development, clinical supervision and the appraisal process

Contribute to the delivery of dietetic student training

You will need to possess excellent team working, communication, organisation and time management skills, as well as be able to demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development.

This is a community-based role; applicants must have a driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes. A contribution to the delivery of dietetic student training is also expected within this role.

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.