Specialist Critical Care and Surgical Dietitian

3 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Dietitian to lead our cardiothoracic, cardiology, and transplantation patient care pathway at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. As a key member of our dietetic team, you will work closely with clinical leads, multi-professional teams, and therapy teams to deliver high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the assessment and treatment of complex inpatients, including patients requiring nutritional optimisation for heart and lung transplant or surgery, post-lung transplant in cystic fibrosis, and management of chylothorax.
  • Develop and implement effective nutritional care plans, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and training to junior dietitians and students, promoting professional development and excellence in practice.
  • Contribute to the development of dietetic services, including service improvement initiatives, quality assurance, and audit.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals across multidisciplinary teams and other agencies to influence and discuss patient care.
Requirements
  • Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
  • Significant post-graduate experience in a relevant specialist area, with advanced theoretical knowledge and highly developed skills.
  • Experience of training dietetic students, with excellent presentation and clinical supervisory skills.
  • High level of knowledge gained through attendance at postgraduate specialist courses, including Masters-level training.
  • Excellent time management, interpersonal, and team working skills, with the ability to work in a systematic way and manage a clinical caseload.
About Us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is a leading NHS Foundation Trust in the UK, recognised for our commitment to staff health and wellbeing, training and development opportunities, and flexible working arrangements. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and forward-thinking environment for our staff to thrive in their careers.



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