Student Training Lead Dietitian (XR07)

Unableto skill mix due the post holder requiring significant knowledge of studenttraining programmes, assessment and leadership skills. The role involvesliaison with daily and weekly supervisors; communication with HEIs as part ofplanning and with PLL and PLF where issues arise and awareness of when areescalations required to CDMs. Theleadership, communication and planning skills required equates to a Band 7dietitian

Main duties of the job

Weare seeking a highly motivated, forward thinking Band 7 Student Training LeadDietitian to join our dynamic Dietetic Service at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHSTrust. This senior role provides strategic and operational leadership forapprentice programs and dietetic placements across the Trust, ensuring asupportive learning environment, and excellent learning experience.You willplay a key role in shaping the future dietetic workforce by leading placementquality initiatives, coordinating safe and inclusive learning environments,supervising and assessing learners, and acting as the central point ofexpertise for dietetic apprentice and student education within the service.Thispost is ideal for an experienced clinician with a strong interest in education,quality improvement, and workforce development.We are a supportive, forwardthinking department committed to high quality patient care and education andprovide opportunities for leadership development, CPD opportunities andflexible working to support staff wellbeing

About us

Overviewof organisation/department Our Trust values being patient centred, empowered,collaborative, fair and accountable. If your values align with ours, we wouldlove to hear from you. We invest in ongoing professional development to helpour people reach their full potential, offering training and careeropportunities across all departments and levels. We are proud of our culture,where staff take pride in their work, respect each other and work together todeliver excellent patient care. Everyone plays an important part in creating apositive and productive environment.Education is key to developing our futureworkforce, and you will work closely with HEIs to support high qualitylearning. You will also contribute to the development, implementation and auditof patient care as part of Clinical Governance.Leeds Teaching Hospitals is oneof the largest in Europe, with the Leeds General Infirmary in the heart of thecity. Leeds is a vibrant university city with excellent shopping, culture andsocial opportunities.

Person Specification

Skills and Behaviours

• Demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.
• Demonstrate leadership and team management skills.
• Demonstrate resilience when working under pressure.
• Demonstrate behaviour change/ motivational interviewing skills.

Additional Requirements

• Experience of working as a dietitian at a senior level.
• Experience of providing clinical supervision and delivering education and training.
• Understanding of clinical governance, risk assessment and continuing quality improvement.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent.
• Evidence of relevant masters level qualifications or equivalent experience.
• HCPC registration.
• BDA membership.

Experience

• Committed to personal and professional development.
• Attendance at Clinical Supervisory skills course or equivalent.
• Attendance at Leadership skills course.
• Attendance at nationally recognised communication skills course.

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.

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