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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
You need to have a live HCPC pin in order to be considered for this post.
The postholder will be a Specialist Dietitian for the Nutrition and Dietetic Service in Enteral Feeding Service across agreed localities within the boundaries of NHSGGC Community Dietetic Service, reporting to the Team Leader
- In the planning, organising and delivery of an evidence based Dietetic Service to patients and carers, medical, nursing and AHP staff based on National and local priorities
- To be a clinical expert providing a specialist dietetic clinical service, advice and support to patients and professionals on Enteral Feeding
- To provide clinical specialist support and advice to Mental Health Dietitians in the management of mental health inpatients
- In the planning, organising and delivery of a seamless service for patients on Enteral Feeding transferring between Adult Acute Dietetic Services and Community
- Develop and maintain a database for all patients on Enteral Feeding living within the boundaries of NHSGGC and contribute on behalf of NHSGGC to the national register of Enteral Feeding patients
- In the supervision, teaching and mentoring of dietitians, student dietitians and dietetic and / or health care support workers and clerical staff on Enteral Feeding
- In the planning, organising and delivery of nutrition education and training relating to Enteral Feeding for health care professionals, including medical and nursing staff and staff from other agencies
- Contribute to the further development of the Nutrition and Dietetic Service across NHSGGC
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- A rare and exciting development opportunity for a Band 6 Specialist Community Enteral Feeding Dietitian to join the Enteral Feeding Service, part of a friendly and enthusiastic community team based in the South Glasgow Quadrant of NHS GG&C
- The shift pattern for this post is 4 days per week
- This post is fixed-term for a period of 9 months
- Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours
Key responsibilities:
- Have a broad knowledge base of feeding tubes and equipment required to provide appropriate feeding to the patient
- To be responsible for the utilisation of various clinical and environment risk assessment tools in order to identify actual and potential risks and ensure implementation of appropriate interventions
- To be responsible for reporting incidents and critically appraising them in order to reduce any recurrences and participate in further investigations as required
- Prioritise, plan and provide home visits / clinics to patients on EF with a range of complex medical and social needs and requiring expert dietetic intervention and ongoing support. This involves lone working
- Assess and diagnose the nutritional status of patients, many with highly complex medical and social needs, and prioritise for treatment based on clinical judgement
- Assessment of patients’ nutritional status based on physiological measurements, analysing biochemical data and using high levels of skill to obtain accurate anthropometric measurements
- Develop and implement an individually agreed nutritional care plan. This will be achieved by working within established protocols and procedures endorsed by the post holder. This requires a high level of persuasion, motivation and negotiation skills. Care will be delivered in a variety of settings including patient’s home, care homes and health centres
- Monitor and review nutritional care plans against outcome measures and adjust care plans to facilitate the achievement of treatment goals
- Advise and recommend on use of ‘prescription only’ and appropriate prescribable borderline substances (ACBS) for individual patients and monitor intervention
- More responsibilities can be found in the attached job description
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Qualifications
- BSc Human Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
- Registered Dietitian with Health and Care Professions Council
- Preferably Member of British Dietetic Association
- Preferably Member of BDA Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Group (PEN)
- Preferably Member of British Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Training
- Completed, working towards or willing to work towards a recognised post graduate qualification in an area of practice e.g. Advanced Diploma in Dietetic Practice, PENG Clinical Update Course other accredited study.
- Food Hygiene Certificate
- Moving and Handling Training
- Basic introduction to Counselling Skills and Behaviour Modification / Motivational Interviewing
- Clinical Supervisory Skills Training
- Record of CPD relevant to Enteral Feeding
Experience
- Ideally a minimum of four years post qualification experience with one year undertaking additional responsibilities or further developing a specific area of practice.
- Competent clinical knowledge, experience and skills assessed / monitored in relation to enteral feeding.
- Audit / Research experience and evidence of impact on practice.
Knowledge & Skills
- Evidence of audit and investigative skills in demonstrating clinically effective practice.
- Broad clinical knowledge across a range of conditions, including enteral feeding, nutritional support, cancer, degenerative conditions, diabetes etc
- Knowledge of the range of nutritional assessment methodologies that can be used to assess and monitor patients.
- Skills required for anthropometric measurement
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), negotiation, motivation and networking skills.
- IT literate, in the use of Word / Excel / email / internet and other appropriate IT programmes
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Community Dietetic Team Lead, Gilan Muir, gilan.muir2@nhs.scot, 07908229661
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