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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) provides integrated community and mental health, learning disability and social care services of the highest standard due to our continued commitment to quality and service improvement. We aim to support people of all ages to achieve the very best they can for their health and well being. To ensure that we achieve this goal we look to recruit candidates of a high calibre that share our passion for delivering excellent service user care, research and education.

Contact

Address: Elizabeth House; Fulbourn Hospital; Fulbourn; Cambridge; Cambridgeshire; CB21 5EF
Contact Number: 0800 953 7016

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Ref: 310-OPAC-7509737 Vacancy ID: 7509737

Community Dietitian

Accepting applications until: 05-Nov-2025 23:59

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 05-Nov-2025 23:59

Location

Site: Kingfisher House,
Address: Kingfisher Way
Town: Huntingdon
Postcode: PE29 6FH
Major / Minor Region: Cambridgeshire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Office hours Monday to Friday)

Salary

Salary: £31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (Band 5)

Specialty

Main area: Community Dietetics

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

To be able to manage complex clients who have a range of co-morbidities, including diabetes, malnutrition, CHD and gastroenterological conditions. To take into account such factors as the client’s presenting condition, past medical history, social factors, medication and tube feeds.
Nutritionally diagnose, give appropriate advice and formulate treatment plans when consulting with patients, relatives and carers
To be able to see clients within their own homes, care homes or when appropriate, through telephone clinics
To liaise with other health care professionals as required.
Overcome barriers to understanding, e.g. patients’ with hearing or cognitive impairment.
Communicate with patients/carers by exchanging factual information, reassurance, tact and empathy.
Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with colleagues, patients, carers and other health care professionals.
Demonstrate dexterity and coordination when undertaking treatment of patients where accuracy is important, e.g. taking Mid Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC), blood glucose testing
Be responsible for ensuring equipment is used safely, following relevant training, and that it is maintained appropriately.
Work predominately independently on specified tasks, with regular clinical support and supervision.
Work with groups of patients as required and to be involved with the running of patient group education sessions.
Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of consent and gain consent as appropriate following organisational policies.
To attend relevant external and internal courses to extend knowledge or gain relevant skills to improve clinical practice as identified in the Personal Development Review (PDR).
Will occasionally be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.
To attend staff meetings and any other relevant meetings as required
To ensure patients personal care is provided and highlighting areas of concerns such as pressure areas and reporting any changes to professional
To work within the wider disciplinary team and recognise own role within it.
To promote patient independence and self management
To practice the principles and philosophy of individualised patient care in accordance with Trust Policy, procedures and regulatory body’s guidelines.
To maintain appropriate and timely documentation of each patient contact (ensuring these are recorded on SystmOne and RIO (where appropriate) within 24hours).
Plan and prioritise own visits to patients on caseload, (and ensure these are documented on SystmOne / RIO) Checking pressure areas and highlighting these to professional who has delegated the task.
Advise on the safe use of prescribed nutritional supplementary feeds.
To support the Dietetic Assistant Practitioners with the roll out of malnutrition Guidelines, meal observations and promotion of homemade supplement use.
To undertake reviews of malnourished clients applying screening tools, self reported information, observations and semi-structured consultations with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care.
To raise any matters of concern with your Manager//Team Lead.

Here at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) we are dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion. We deliver many of the NHS services that are provided outside of hospital and in the community such as physical, mental health and specialist services.

We are a health and social care organisation, offering a wide range of services, including:

Integrated physical and mental health services for adults and older people;
Specialist mental health and learning disability services;
Children and young people’s mental health services;
Children’s community services in Peterborough;
Social care;
Ground-breaking research

We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people and members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. For further information about our positive equality, diversity and Inclusion work, please visit https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/equalityanddiversity.

CPFT is looking to build upon its pool of temporary workers with Temporary Staffing Services (TSS). You will be asked at interview if you would be willing to register with TSS. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to take on additional hours that are flexible around your personal circumstances.

Please be advised that in line with the WHO Health Workforce Support and Safeguards List, 2020 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust currently are unable to accept applications from overseas candidates whose country of residence is classed as a ‘Red List’ country.

Applicants who require entry into the UK will be required to provide a valid police certificate from the relevant authority from each country (except the UK) where the applicant has been present for 12 months or more, 10 years before the date of visa application, while aged 18 or over.

If you are successful at interview you will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a DBS (if appropriate), references and Occupational Health. To ensure a smooth process please bring all identity documents to your interview. A list of required identity documents will be attached to your interview invitation.

All communications will be sent to you via TRAC Systems. By applying for this post you are agreeing to CPFT transferring the information contained in this application to TRAC. If you are made an offer, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Applicant requirements

You 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.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria

Appropriate diploma/degree
HCPC Registered Dietitian or working toward on next 6 months
Strong evidence of CPD (portfolio)

Desirable criteria

MSc in Dietetics

Experience

Essential criteria

Student training placement
Nutrition support experience
Teaching/training
Expresses desire to work in community

Desirable criteria

Audit

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs and team requirements
Good organisation skills (e.g. organising activities, groups, following a plan of care).
Observational skills.
Aware of own limitations and when to ask for support
Good self/time management skills e.g. manage own workload.
Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
Good communication (verbal, written, non-verbal) skills.

Desirable criteria

Critical Appraisal
Proven record of Multidisciplinary working

Physical Requirements

Essential criteria

The ability to travel around the county at short notice

Other

Essential criteria

Recognise peoples right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect
Willingness to embrace integrated model and new ways of working.
Able to work shifts and unsocial hours when required.

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential criteria

Knows the appropriate use of prescription feeds and supplements
Clear knowledge of Diabetes care and some medications used to manage diabetes
Understands about the role of nutrition in mental health.
Understands different approaches to managing underweight patients.
Has good knowledge of first line advice for IBS, Coeliac Disease, Diverticular Disease, GORD, Stomas and lactose intolerance.