Specialist Dietitian

2 weeks ago


Edgware, United Kingdom Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) is the community healthcare provider in the boroughs of Barnet, Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, and Westminster.

CLCH is the largest community healthcare organization in London and the first in London to be awarded NHS Trust status. As such, CLCH is at the forefront of changing the way healthcare services are provided to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients. Over 3,000 community health professionals and staff provide community and in-patient services to over 900,000 local people.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dietitian to join our team in Barnet. Working closely with the rehabilitation lead dietitian, you will provide clinical nutrition and dietetic services for inpatients at Finchley Memorial Hospital. All applicants must have:

- Experience in managing patients requiring oral nutritional support
- Experience in enteral feeding
- Excellent communication skills to provide 1:1 and group training
- Ability to manage and prioritize caseload

Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours

**We can offer you**:
A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role

Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training, support and development in your career

To ensure that an agreed standard of service and patient care is maintained in line with professional standards and research, clinical audit evidence and NICE guidelines.

To ensure that appropriate evidence based nutrition and dietetic information is readily available and accessed by dietitians, healthcare professionals, patients and clients.

To interact with nursing and AHP colleagues on a regular basis during staff and team meetings and at bi-monthly professional meeting.

To keep accurate records and maintain their confidentiality, monitor dietetic and service standards and patient activity data in accordance with professional and Trust standards and produce reports relevant to the specialist area of practice.

Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.



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