Dietitian

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. To be able to manage complex clients who have a range of co-morbidities, including diabetes, malnutrition, CHD and gastroenterological conditions. To take into account such factors as the clients presenting condition, past medical history, social factors,medication and tube feeds. Nutritionally diagnose, give appropriate advice and formulate treatment plans when consulting with patients, relatives and carers To be able to see clients within their own homes, care homes or when appropriate, through telephone clinics To liaise with other health care professionals as required.

Communicate with patients/carers by exchanging factual information, reassurance, tact and empathy. Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with colleagues, patients, carers and other health care professionals. Work predominately independently on specified tasks, with regular clinical support and supervision. To work within the wider disciplinary team and recognise own role within it.

To promote patient independence and self management Advise on the safe use of prescribed nutritional supplementary feeds.