Communication and working relationships Be a core member of the CEDS multi-disciplinary team, liaising with other members of the team to provide integrated dietetic care. Communicate with individuals who use the service, using the most appropriate verbal, written or pictorial methods, in a way that represents their views, autonomy and culture. Translate complex key nutritional information into simple ideas and language that can be easily understood. Be involved in preparing and planning evidence based diet sheets, teaching material, dietetic literature and specialist service literature. Work collaboratively with all members of the treatment team and share information with team members formally and informally, e.g. clinical reviews, risk meetings. Share relevant information and knowledge within the professional group. Supporting and counselling highly distressed or confused individuals around their dietary care plan. Analytical and Judgement Skill Work autonomously as a specialist dietitian and manage a varied and potentially complex caseload in various specialist clinical areas, both inpatient and outpatient. Complete full assessments of individuals nutritional status, using appropriate anthropometric, biochemical and medical records and identify their nutritional requirements. Devise core and specialist nutritional treatment plans, e.g. diabetes, weight reduction, nutritional support, food intolerance. Implement specialist group and individual treatments to achieve identified treatment goals. Identify and manage the risk of re-feeding syndrome in nutritionally depleted individuals. Risk assess own work load, environment and take necessary precautions to minimise risks to self and others. Planning and Organisational Skills To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent, reliable attendance. To prioritise referrals in order to deliver a service within resources to those of highest clinical need. To plan, co-ordinate and deliver nutrition groups across the Trust site as necessary. Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy Ensure that the therapeutic diets, as prescribed, are delivered to individuals using the service, liaising with nursing staff, catering staff, pharmacy and supplies department to ensure this. To act as a source of expertise on nutrition and diet therapy for individuals using our service and the multi -disciplinary team. To plan, develop and deliver nutritional eating disorder groups e.g motivational interviewing, body image as necessary. Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation Contribute to clinical governance and quality agenda activities within the organisation. Be aware of, and undertake measures to meet targets for organisational key performance indicators. Contribute to the monitoring and audit of service provision, revising practice to ensure that standards are maintained. Engage in practice development, evaluation, audit and research activities to implement evidence based practice. Share and disseminate research findings with professional colleagues in the interest of practice development. Ensure that own practice is in line with NICE guidelines and is evidence based. Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional supervision and annual appraisal. Demonstrate commitment to continued professional development through participation in internal and external development opportunities identified in supervision and/or annual appraisal. Maintain professional portfolio in line with Health Professions Council requirements. Keep abreast of relevant new national guidelines and initiatives and recommendations for the British Dietetic Association and other organisations ensuring that practice is evidence based and current. Attend statutory and mandatory training. To maintain professional registration with the Health Professions Council. To ensure that practice complies with the Health Profession Council regulations and the British Dietetic Association professional Code of Conduct. Adhere to all organisational policies and procedures. Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties Complete all necessary clinical documentation in accordance with organisational and professional standards. Provide written nutritional plans and/or dietary goals to support the care plan. Provide written reports in accordance with the organisation and professional standards for service user reviews/clinical meetings. Responsibility for Research and Development Engage in practice development, evaluation, audit and research activities to implement evidence based practice. Freedom to Act Work autonomously as a specialist dietitian and manage own varied and potentially complex caseload in various specialist clinical areas. Any Other Specific Tasks Required To provide advice/support to the dietetic team when the other dietitians are not available, by liaising with the multidisciplinary team. Review of this Job Description This job description is intended as an outline indicator of general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing service needs. This job description is to be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder on an annual basis. Equality & Diversity Devon Partnership NHS Trust is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and so we welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or sexual orientation, maternity/pregnancy, marriage/civil partnership or transgender status. The Trust expects all staff to behave in a way which recognises and respects this diversity in line with the appropriate standards. Recovery It is a requirement of all employees to have an understanding of the broad principles of the Recovery Approach and to incorporate them into every aspect of their work in support of the Trusts aim to provide services that support peoples recovery through being holistic and promoting social inclusion, self management, personal autonomy and independence. Risk Management / Health and Safety Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out and maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors. Records Management The post holder has responsibility for the timely and accurate creation, maintenance and storage of records in accordance with Trust policy, including email documents and with regard to the Data Protection Act, The Freedom of Information Act and any other relevant statutory requirements. Clinical Governance, Compliance and Performance The post holder will be responsible for proving that the Care Quality Commission outcome areas have been met in all registered/related activities for which the post holder is responsible. Where outcomes are not met the post holder is expected to put in place/recommend action to improve. The post holder will proactively seek and engage the support of the governance teams in the Compliance and Corporate Development directorate to gather information as required. The post holder will build an understanding of and adhere to the CQC guidelines as well as the Trusts guidelines on the approach to maintaining CQC registration. Prevention and Control of healthcare Associated Infection The post holder is expected to comply with Trust Infection Control Policies and conduct themselves at all times in such a manner as to minimise the risk of healthcare associated infection. Smoking The Trust operates a no-smoking policy. Employees are not permitted to smoke anywhere within the premises of the Trust or when outside on official business. Staff must also be mindful of public perception and must therefore not smoke whilst travelling in Trust identified vehicles or when can be identified as Devon Partnership Mental Health Trust staff. Policies & Procedures Trust employees are expected to follow Trust policies, procedures and guidance as well as professional standards and guidelines. It is your responsibility to read and familiarise yourself with all policies relevant to your job role. These are grouped into two sections, HR and Clinical and can be found on the Trust intranet site or via your line manager. You will also be required to comply with any training needs that arise from reviews or variations of policies and procedures. Safeguarding Safeguarding is part of everyday practice and all Trust employees are required to work in accordance with policies, procedures and professional codes to safeguard people who use our service, their children, families and carers from abuse. Staff must be aware of any children that live with, or have contact with, the person in their care, promoting the Childs welfare and ensuringtheir needs have been taken into account as part of the overall assessment and practice process, engaging other agencies as appropriate.All staff should have the knowledge and skills to work in such a way as to reduce the likelihood of abuse, be alert to, and take appropriate action in relation to, safeguarding issues. Where staff are unsure what appropriate action to take, they should always escalate their concerns and speak to a senior member staff.
