Job Summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic dietitian with skills and experience in long term condition especially diabetes, renal and obesity to join our innovative dietetic community team at Newham University Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
You will need to posses excellent communication and organisational skills as there is a requirement to work with MDT in the community setting as well as primary care network setting that provides a service to a diversed population. You will work alongside other community dietitians and also be working closely with the Acute Dietetics Team based at Newham Hospital to provide continuity of care.
We are committed to work based education and training to improve clinical skills. We actively encourage leadership development, CPD and audit in our service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post Graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound
- Current and up to date state registration through a regulatory body (HCPC; NMC or GMC) or RCT
Desirable
- To hold a BSc Hons degree or DCR in Diagnostic Radiography
- MSc in Medical Ultrasound
- DQASS Nuchal Translucency certification
Knowledge / Experience
Essential
- An up to date knowledge of current and emerging ultrasound techniques and relevant topics / professional issues
- Able to demonstrate the ability to carry out and report on a full range of ultrasound examinations in Obstetrics, Gynaecology, General Abdominal and Small Parts
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Training in vascular ultrasound
- Training in MSK ultrasound
- Experience of post graduate teaching
- Attendance of a clinical supervisor course
Skills
Essential
- High level inter-personal and communications skills
- Able to work collaboratively with other disciplines
- Ability to deal with conflict and stressful situations
- Ability to deal with patients in an empathic and considerate fashion
- Experience of breaking bad news to patients
- Ability to work under pressure
- Computer literate
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement plus flexibility in approach and attitude
- Able to prioritise, organise and delegate
- Decisive, use of sound judgement in decision making and delivering work in a timely and confident manner
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Sufficient ability to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
- Be of smart personal appearance
- Lead by example, promoting the highest standards of personal and professional conduct and integrity
- Commitment to the continuous development of self and other staff
- Commitment to developing culture of openness and partnership
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 03 February 2025
