Specialist Dietitian

2 weeks ago

Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a self-motivated and committed Dietitian to join our friendly and proactive department.

We have an opportunity to join our Team as a Rotational Band 6 Dietitian, and provide a comprehensive nutrition and dietetics service across our three hospital sites. This position is part of an expanding team with the opportunity to help shape the future of the service.

The post is a part of our new Band 6 rotation programme and includes 9 months long rotations in oncology, neuro/stroke, ITU, and gastro/surgery.

If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join our team, we would be interested in receiving your application.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist dietetic support to patients within the acute setting, working closely with the MDT providing specialist advice.

To make assessments using a variety of sources of information and to provide results of assessment in verbal and written formats.

To maintain a holistic approach to patient care and involving relatives, carers and appropriate care agencies whenever possible in the treatment plans and programmes

To be an integral member of the dietetic team working to ensure optimal nutritional care for patients as a key determinant of recovery and outcome.

Participation in training and education, including supporting students and Dietetic Assistant Practitioners.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.

If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

4 year BSc degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent HCPC registered Evidence of on-going professional development (CPD)

Desirable

BDA membership

Experience

Essential

6-12 months clinical dietetics experience Working as part of a team

Desirable

Experience with Parental Nutrition Knowledge of and experience in working with different cultures and religious beliefs

Skills

Essential

Communication, interpersonal; and organisational skills Able to work safely and effectively without direct supervision Able to plan workload and supervise assistants and students

Desirable

Clinical audit and reasearch skills Line management skills

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