Dietetic Services Manager, Community ServicesNHS

Job summary

Due to the career progression of the current post holder, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Dietitian to join the team as Dietetic Community Service Manager at UHCW. This 2-year fixed term postisa fantastic opportunity for someone with band 7 outpatient management experiencelooking to progress their career in management.

This is an exciting time to join the UHCW Dietetic department with services evolving as Coventry community adult services are undergoing significant transformation. The post holder will be responsible for the management and development of Dietetic community and outpatient services at UHCW. The remit of this post is predominantly across Community services but willalso include supporting a small number of inpatient services. You will be joining a Trust which actively nurtures and encourages innovation and service development, and you will be supported by the Head of Dietetics and Speech and Language Therapy to identify and facilitate service development and quality improvement opportunities. Your ongoing learning and development are a priority and will be actively supported by the Trust.

The Dietetic Department is lucky to be supported by an accessible senior group management team and seniorAHP leadership team, and you will have the opportunity to work closely with other clinical service managers. You will alsowork closely with experienced band 7 Dietetic team leads.

Main duties of the job

A high profile, accessible responsive leader with managerial responsibility for planning and developing, co-ordinating, delivery and evaluating the Dietetic service on a day-to-day basis across all clinical areas.

• Supporting the Head of Dietetics and SLT in the delivery of performance of the Dietetic service against financial, trust and group priorities and targets.
• Supporting the development and delivery of the clinical governance programme and working alongside senior nursing and other AHP colleagues on quality initiatives
• Responsible for the local interpretation and application of clinical and professional policies.
• Key link with local universities for the strategic management of pre-registration placement education
• Key link for universitiesfor the strategic management of pre-registration placement education.

Job description

• Manage the operational performance of the community and outpatient dietetic service to support an efficient and cost-effective delivery of national, trust and group priorities and targets ensuring robust implementation of service objectives and clear communication across and within clinical teams.
• Regularly review team establishments to ensure an appropriate skill mix by managing resources to achieve equitable, comprehensive services across all clinical areas within financial resources.
• When required, represent Dietetics at Group and Trust level to ensure planning and delivery of dietetic services adheres to group plans and targets.
• Ensure delivery of interdisciplinary working within relevant areas and provide appropriate professional support as required.
• Investigate and provide timely and detailed responses to complaints, clinical adverse events and untoward incidents. Involve staff and or patients and implement strategies to reduce reoccurrence and promote quality.
• Ensure resources are effectively managed, in order to support the Head of Service to ensure that financial targets are met, and financial balances are adhered to.
• Be an authorised signatory for the Dietetic Budget (and on occasions for the SLT budget too).
• Interpret and implement HR strategies and policies within the service to achieve compliance with trust policies and procedures.
• Responsible through clinical / team leads for co-ordinating and delivering the Dietetic service across University Hospital Coventry and Hospital of St Cross sites (including operational oversight of outpatient clinics and waiting lists in collaboration with the outpatient operational and performance manager).
• Ensure that all professional, clinical and departmental standards are adhered to.

See attached job description for full details on main responsibilities of the post. Informal visits are welcomed.

Secondment will be considered for internal candidates If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.