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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

About

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, and
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, and
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.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Contact

Address: University Hospitals of Leicester; G58/G59 Block A Penn Lloyd Building; County Hall; Leicester; Leicestershire; LE3 8RA

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Ref: 358-8037956-CSI Vacancy ID: 8037956

Advanced Practitioner Dietitian Adult Allergy

Accepting applications until: 06-Aug-2026 23:59

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 06-Aug-2026 23:59

Location

Site: Leicester Royal Infirmary
Address: Infirmary Square
Town: Leicester
Postcode: LE1 5WW
Major / Minor Region: Leicestershire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 15 hours per week

Salary

Salary: £57,528 - £64,750 pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 8a)

Specialty

Main area: Advanced Practitioner Dietitian Adult Allergy

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Nutrition and Dietetic Service at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust provides care across Leicester Royal Infirmary, Glenfield Hospital and Leicester General Hospital. Our team of around 60 Dietitians, supported by Dietetic Assistants, Assistant Practitioners, administrative staff and a team of Nutrition Nurse Specialists, delivers care across a wide range of local, specialist and tertiary services in inpatient, outpatient and community settings. We are a progressive, research‑active service with a strong focus on quality, safety and continuous improvement. We are committed to supporting staff development, offering clinical supervision, peer support, shadowing opportunities and access to postgraduate study, including Masters and PhD pathways. Members of our team regularly present their work locally, nationally and internationally, reflecting our strong culture of learning, innovation and professional growth. Check us out on X at UHL_DIETITIANS.

Please see attached the full job description which provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role. The person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. If you have any questions about this position, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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

Training and Qualifications

Essential criteria

UK Registered Dietitian with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Postgraduate clinical qualifications at Masters level meeting requirements of the national framework for Advanced Level Practice
Study/knowledge relevant to the speciality
Recognised Teaching and Assessing Qualification
Research module as part of Master’s qualification.
Registered practicing Non-Medical Supplementary Prescriber as appropriate to the role

Desirable criteria

Clinical based Master’s degree/research qualification as part of Masters Degree
IT qualification
Counselling qualification
Research qualification e.g. Research masters module as part of Masters Degree

Advanced Clinical Skills

Essential criteria

Evidence of developing advanced skills in clinical history taking and physical examination skills.
Highly developed communication skills
Ability to assess, diagnose and action under pressurised environments
Demonstrates expertise in complex decision making
Autonomous management of own patient caseload (ward based or clinic environment)
Autonomously assess, diagnose and development management care plans for referred patients

Desirable criteria

Evidence of extensive application of learning in practice

Leadership

Essential criteria

Demonstrate ability to work proactively and innovatively in a highly demanding environment
Evidence of continued leadership development
Evidence of significant involvement in change management
Able to cope with pressure generated by other members of the healthcare team due to conflicting priorities and urgencies
Able to cope with situations involving exposure to distressed patients and/or relatives and carers

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential criteria

Working knowledge of local and national clinical and professional policies guidelines and procedures e.g. NICE/British Dietetic Association/Health Professionals Council Code of Conduct/Ethics, Health and Safety, Infection Control, Equality and Diversity, Confidentiality and Data Protection Act
Has good knowledge of national strategies and clinical evidence.
Is an active member of appropriate groups in area of expert practice

Physical skills

Essential criteria

Able to use relevant clinical and teaching equipment unaided
Good working knowledge and experience of relevant IT software.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Planning and organisational skills

Essential criteria

Able to articulate advanced practice and professional accountability
Ability to work on own initiative.
Vision to develop the service and the role of the AP Dietitian
Awareness of the national Framework
Ability to formulate long term strategic plans to develop service across the organisation
Able to articulate advanced practice and professional accountability
Can demonstrate safe caseload and workload management and has an influence on developing these skills in staff
Proactive and flexible style
Ability to adapt to changing and competing priorities and deadlines
Ability to sustain high workload through time of service and organisational pressure

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

• Autonomous management of own patient caseload
• Evidence of working under supervision and developing ability to autonomously assess, diagnose and develop management plans for referred patients
• Evidence of working with numerical data and ability to analyse, interpret and present data in appropriate forms
• Ability to think laterally, identify and evaluate options and to find workable solutions to complex issues taking into account internal and external environments
• Presents advice supported by reasoned argument and evidence
• Understands confidentiality and data protection requirements in relation to own professional practice and in the supervision of others

Experience

Essential criteria

Highly developed expert practice in relevant speciality and dietetics to include autonomous practice
Can demonstrate evidence of continued professional development (CPD) e.g. keeps a professional portfolio, Peer reviewed publications, presentations
Evidence of involvement in policy, guideline and protocol development and implementation and ability to influence service changes
Significant experience in specialist or practitioner post at band 7 with knowledge and skills that can be accredited or mapped against the criteria of this role
Experience managing own caseload of patients and autonomous practice
Experience in QI, Audit and research development
Experience of teaching, assessing and mentoring of learners
Proven line manager experience

Desirable criteria

Lead role in QI, Audit or Research projects
Evidence of developing services in collaboration or independently of medical consultants
Evidence of publications and presentations

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

Excellent leadership skills including listening, influencing, negotiating, organisational awareness and networking skills
Able to facilitate change
Can demonstrate ability to work with a wide variety of people at different levels of seniority and from different professional disciplines
Organisational and negotiation skills
Effective communicator in complex situations

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours

Documents

Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Janet Lewis
Job title: Head of Service for Dietetics and Nutrition
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 0116 258 3773

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicant requirements

Person specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Advanced Clinical Skills

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Leadership

Essential criteria

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential criteria

Physical skills

Essential criteria

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

Planning and organisational skills

Essential criteria

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

Experience

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

Documents

Further details / informal visits contact

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