Job summary

Community DietitianThis is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Dietetic service across the Borough of Waltham Forest while working within the Nutrition & Dietetic team. The post holder will be able to consolidate and gain wider experience in a range of services including nutrition support, diabetes, health promotion and also mentor students within NELFT. Newly qualified Dietitians will be fully supported via individual supervision sessions, adult team meetings and the NELFT preceptorship programme which lasts between 9 -12 candidate must have the following;oHCPC registrationoRecognised Dietetic degree qualification or equivalent.oClinical knowledge & experience across a variety of disease states and dietetic therapies.

Use of AIApplications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Main duties of the job

Effective organisational skills- to be able to prioritise and manage own workload within time and financial constraintsThe main responsibilities of the post: To be part of the Nutrition & Dietetic team, providing a service across the Borough of Waltham Forest and NELFT.

To provide high standard nutrition and dietetic assessments, individual treatment programmes and to maintain timely and accurate health information be involved in the review and production of care pathways, literature and making presentations to different audiences.

To contribute to departmental activities such as audits, maintenance of online resource hub and research to further own and teams clinical practice.

About us

Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be part held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement - LondonThis post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,108 and a maximum payment of £5,177 per annum pro rata).

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for some job roles, and this will be identified through filtering questions at the start of any job application on the Trac recruitment system.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent Registered as a Dietitian with the Health Professions Council Membership of the British Dietetics Association and specialist group

Desirable

Post graduate teaching & training in cognitive behavioural therapy, further education. Clinical supervisory skills, ECDL.

Experience

Essential

Pre-registration experience in relevant clinical settings. Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

Experience of audit/research.

Knowledge

Essential

Developing knowledge of current best practice in Nutrition & Dietetics.

Skills

Essential

Basic awareness of IT and IT skills Understand legal responsibilities of the profession and the associated code of ethics. Ability to present information both orally and written in a clear and logical manner.