University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Graduate Dietitian Band 5
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About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for Dietitians who are either currently registered or imminently awaiting HCPC registration to work at one of the country's largest acute teaching Trusts. Applicants who are due to graduate are also welcome to apply.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who want to consolidate and improve their clinical and communication skills. We are committed to your professional and personal development. The Trust has a dynamic Preceptorship Programme for all AHPs and we have an in-house service CPD Programme as well.
Key Responsibilities
- You will be part of a large, dynamic, and friendly Dietetic and Nutrition team. You may be based at either the Glenfield Hospital or Leicester Royal Infirmary and may have the opportunity to work at the Leicester General Hospital. We have free hospital transport to allow you to do so.
- You will cover a variety of different acute inpatient wards/units (acute medicine, general medicine, infectious diseases, diabetes, spinal surgery, gynaecology surgery, urology surgery, trauma and orthopaedics, cardiorespiratory, thoracic, vascular, and care of the elderly).
- You will also have the opportunity to undertake outpatient clinics, structured patient education sessions, and healthcare professional training. There will also be the opportunity to develop patient information resources and have involvement with our social media platforms.
- You will also have the chance to work with Senior and Senior Specialist Dietitians as part of work shadowing or undertake an attachment in specialist areas of dietetic practice, e.g., gastroenterology medicine, critical care, surgery, cancer care.
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About the Team
We are one of the largest teaching hospitals in the country, with over 70 staff including Dietitians, Nutrition Nurses, Dietetic Assistant Practitioners, Dietetic Assistants, and support team staff. We are a multicultural, supportive, experienced, and forward-thinking team, and we would love you to work with us.
Other Benefits
- Working days are Monday to Friday, flexible working hours
- Bank Holidays are non-working days
- Supportive line manager
- Dedicated Preceptor
- Structured bespoke CPD sessions
- Work within a friendly, supportive adult dietetic team
- Internal and external study leave opportunities to support professional development
- Student clinical placements after training
- Excellent staff retention with promotion and career progression opportunities
- The Trust is focused on staff wellbeing, wellbeing workshops/counselling available for all staff
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Our Strategy
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We Have Four Primary Goals
- High-quality care for all
- Being a great place to work
- Partnerships for impact
- Research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values, and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- We are compassionate
- We are proud
- We are inclusive
- We are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Contact Information
About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Moira Dawson
- Job title: Speciality Clinical Lead
- Email address: moira.dawson2@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 0116 2585400
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