Community Dietitian

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic community band 5 Dietitian. Our department is highly skilled and proactive and consists of 8 Dietitians, a dietetic assistant and a team of clerical officers. You will work in the specialist team areas of oral nutrition support, home enteral tube feeding, diabetes/ coronary heart disease. You will be able to work effectively and flexibly within our team based in Wallasey, Wirral.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in the growing field of community nutrition and dietetics and contribute to the delivery and development of a comprehensive dietetic service on Wirral.

The post involves providing one to one and group based care to patients and carers in various settings such as patients’ own homes, clinics and supporting education programmes, depending on specialist area. Post holders will be expected to contribute to a number of clinical and service development projects. You will be required to take an active role in the training of student dietitians.

We are committed to continued professional development and train students for A and C placements. Applicants must be HCPC registered Dietitians. Access to a car for work purposes is essential.

Rich local history, countryside and beaches, shopping and leisure facilities are just some of the reasons why Wirral is a great place to live and work. Set between the rivers Dee and Mersey, the Wirral peninsula is a uniquely charming area with plenty to discover. It is within easy reach of Chester, Liverpool, Manchester and North Wales.

**Job title**: Community Dietitian

**Band**: Band 5

**Hours**: 31 hours per week

**Contract**: 12 months Fixed term (Maternity cover)

**Location**: Wirral Community Dietetic Service (Highfield Centre, Victoria Central Hospital, Wallasey, Wirral)

**Responsible to**: Service Lead, Community Dietetic Service

**Liaises with**:
Wirral University Teaching Hospital, Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, Countess of Chester, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, University Hospital Aintree.

Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Health Care and Social Care Professionals e.g. GPs, Consultants, Specialist Nurses, Practice Nurses, Social Services, Administrative Staff, Nursing Home Carers, Therapy Assistants, Home Carers, Dietetic Students. Relatives & family.