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This post is only open to internal applicants. Senior Specialist HETF Dietitian - maternity coverBand 7Main area Dietitian - Home Enteral Tube Feeding Grade Band 7 Contract 1 year (0.8wte band 7 maternity cover (fixed term until 17.8.26)) Hours Part time - 30 hours per week Job ref 387-DT6532-DA Site Community - Central Health Clinic base Town Bristol Salary £46,148 - £52,809 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 08/06/2025 23:59 As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust. You will join the friendly and experienced team of Dietitians, s upport workers , and administrative staff, who support a large caseload of people enterally feeding at home – currently 730 patients. We are proud to be part of the wider Nutrition and Dietetic team at UHBW. We work in close partnership with a commercial provider , through the enteral feeding contract. Based at Central Health Clinic in Bristol, we cover a large area, stretching from Weston-Super-Mare to Bath and Thornbury ; h owever with f antastic IT infrastructure we support remote working, meaning you will not have to travel into the city centre daily . The post holder will provide enteral feeding expertise t o a highly clinically complex cohort of patients right across the age spectrum – including adults, children and babies . As a senior member of the dietetic team, the role also provides clinical expertise , leadership and collaborative working to achieve the shared objectives of the UHBW Nutrition and Dietetic Service. A s daily travel is an integral part of the job, you must be a driver with your own transport. Main duties of the jobProvides highly speci alist and practical dietetic advice for individually referred tube fed patients in the community – adults and children Assessment of patients on an individual basis and t he provision of evidence-based information and support relating to enteral feeding ‘Prescription’ of the most appropriate tube feeding regimen in accordance with protocols (off FP10) and arrangement for the delivery of the components of the regimen Close liaison with all personnel (particularly specialist company nurses) involved in the management of the patient - w orking on a multi-professional, multi-agency basis Communication about complex programs of care to patients and their carers along with r obust monitoring and follow-up arrangements Delivery of school clinics Directly line manages B6 dietitians and /or dietetic support workers, including appraisal 'supervision. Participates in the training/development of B6 dietitians, assistant g rade s and dietetic students. Will be committed to the maintenance of personal specialist expertise , which is current, relevant and accessible. Candidates will be shortlisted against the person specification which can be found in the attached job description. University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesFor a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. We welcome enquiries and questions – so please pick up the phone 0117 3427515 . Person specificationKnowledge and ExperienceSignificant clinical experience in - Nutritional Support across different clinical pathways Significant clinical experience in - Chronic Disease Management Significant clinical experience in - Paediatrics Significant clinical experience in - Home Enteral Nutrition Significant period of time working in a clinical speciality at a senior level Experience of managing/supervising junior staff Experience of working in the community and multicultural settings Experience of/ or involvement in implementing guidance, policy Experience of audit/ research and/or quality assurance Experience of producing protocols and procedures for use by others Skills and abilitiesCar driver and access to transport in order to delivery community working Ability to undertake lone working in the community Able to manage expectations and set/maintain boundaries Advanced communications skills at all levels (E) - Oral - Written - Interpersonal Good organisational skills and time management Behavioural and motivational interviewing skills / Counselling skills Advanced analytical and clinical reasoning skills Computer skills i.e. Databases, Excel and use of dietary analysis programs Teaching/presentation skills in a variety of settings and to professional groups/grades at undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree level Evidence of published own work/articles etc Ability to work under pressure Ability to both work alone and as a team player Able to maintain effective working relationships across different professions Ability to work under own initiative Flexibility Reflective approach to practice Ability to process highly complex information or situations Ability to deal with challenging behaviours of patients, carers and students Insight and sensitivity Manages own wellbeing and utilises support Active/committee member of BDA Specialist Interest Group We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together. · As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge. · The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers. · UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. · To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview. · If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system. · The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system. · By applying for this post, you are agreeing to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. · Please be aware of scams – unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or e-mails and we will never ask you for any payments. IMPORTANT: Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job. As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date. When providing employment reference details, please provide correct work-related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your referee must all be known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity. Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou 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. Name Julie Barker Job title Home Management Services Manager Email address Telephone number 01173427515 Additional information Alternatively please contact the Home Management Services Team - you have problems applying, contactAddress United Bristol Healthcare Trust Bristol Royal Infirmary Marlborough Street Bristol Success BS2 8HW Telephone 01173425000 (option 1)#J-18808-Ljbffr