Are you soon to qualify as a Dietitian or are you a Band 5 looking to gain more experience? We are looking for someone who is motivated, enthusiastic and with excellent communication and team working skills. This position is part of an expanding team with an opportunity to help shape the future service provision. You will benefit from working alongside Specialist Dietitians with expertise in a range of specialities including stroke, neuro rehab, gastroenterology, critical care, surgery, frailty, and oncology. You will also gain experience in supporting food policy initiatives, promoting MUST screening and service development.
Main duties of the job
* Manage a designated caseload of patients who may have diverse and complex dietetic needs.
* Develop individualised holistic care plans which address nutritional status, weight, recommended dietary modifications, lifestyle factors, behaviour change, education, physical activity and where appropriate condition management.
* Support patient care through implementation of dietetic care pathways.
* Act as a source of expertise in nutrition for medical staff, nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.
* Liaise with healthcare professionals within and outside the Trust.
Person Specification
Education/Professional Qualification
Essential
* Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or Post-graduate Diploma or equivalent qualification.
* Registered, or due to obtain registration, with the HCPC.
Desirable
* BDA Membership.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Good communication skills.
* Able to organise and manage a caseload.
Experience
Essential
* Experience of managing patients with nutritional support requirements including enteral nutrition.
* Evidence of working as part of a team.
* Experience in an acute setting.
Desirable
* Previous Band 5 experience.
* Experience of audit/data collection/service improvement projects.
* A knowledge of and experience in working with different cultures and religious beliefs.
Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
East Kent University NHS Trust - Trust Wide
Canterbury
CT1 3NG #J-18808-Ljbffr