Job summaryAre you an experienced Dietitian looking to work within a friendly, supportive team in Yeovil?Would you enjoy working in an acute hospital but with strong links to dietetic teams across Somerset?We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Dietitian to support the development of the dietetic service provision for ICU and gastroenterology wards.The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the service to these clinical areas is equitable and progressive and for the support and supervision of the team members working with them.What are we looking for?Ideally, you'll have varied post-graduate experience, covering a range of specialties (this would be normally be equivalent to 2 or more years' experience). This may include specific experience in working with patients in critical care / high dependency, gastro and surgical specialties. Advanced communication skills and strong MDT working experience are essential. Training and support will be available.You need to be registered as a Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council and ideally have current NHS experience.What can we offer you?Strong opportunity to develop your supervision / leadership skills within the department with full supportStrong team working culture, both in Dietetics and within MDT'sChance to undertake leadership / speciality trainingWe are a very hardworking and helpful team and would love to welcome you to join us!Main duties of the jobWorking with and supporting the Band 5 Dietitian and Band 3 Dietetic Assistants, you will provide a dietetic service to the across a number of acute medical, gastroenterology and surgical wards.There may also be a requirement to cover specialist outpatient clinics. The job will also incorporate supporting and training our apprentices within Yeovil District Hospital alongside external students and apprentices from wider areas.About usYeovil District Hospital is now part of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.You'll work very closely with a Band 5 Dietitian and Dietetic Assistant, and will become a part of a welcoming integrated team of Dietitians, Dietetic Apprentices, Dietetic Support Workers, Nutrition Nurses and Administrative staff at Yeovil District Hospital as well as Musgrove Park Hospital and the Community team.We take Student Dietitians from Plymouth University for A, B and C placements, and support apprenticeship placements. We actively encourage training and CPD. As a service we provide Bank Holiday cover and work flexibly to provide clinical cover to specialist areas.As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for further information about the role and the personal requirements and specificationPerson SpecificationProfessional RegistrationEssentialHCPC registered dietitianExperienceEssentialVaried Post registration experienceDesirableNHS acute hospital experienceCritical care experienceSkillsEssentialEvidence of advanced communication skillsAbility to work as part of a teamEvidence of emerging leadership skillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSomerset NHS Foundation TrustAddressYeovil District HospitalHigher KingstonYeovil, SomersetBA21 4ATEmployer's websitehttps://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)