An exciting opportunity for a joint role as Acute Dietetic Team Lead within a friendly, forward-thinking and supportive team: To work as clinical lead for acute dietetic services and to take the lead in facilitating a team approach for the provision of acute dietetic care To undertake a lead role in co-ordinating, developing, delivering and evaluating an evidence-based service across the acute setting. The post holder will work with the Dietetic Manager to ensure services are responsive to the needs of patients and referrers. The service must be both effective and efficient within available resources and abide by the professional code of conduct and healthcare professions council regulations. The post holder will work as a highly specialist autonomous Dietitian, responsible for an identified highly complex clinical caseload covering agreed specialist areas such as ITU / HDU, Gastro/surgical and Dietetic provision for the Nutrition Team. The post holder will function as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) delivering expert advice on the patients’ nutritional status most appropriate therapeutic diet. The post holder will lead the ward nutrition link nurse forum and work with the Specialist Nutrition nurses to ensure and promote excellent nutritional care The post holder will be responsible for providing strategic advice and direction to acute specialist Dietetic services and for representing Dietetics at specialist acute service meetings Act as an acute clinical team leader providing the day-to-day operational organisation for the acute dietetic services, advising the Dietetics Manager on the progress of service developments within areas of responsibility. Provide the clinical focus for the acute dietetic services, leading by example and encouraging the highest standards of clinical performance, encouraging a strong base for evidence-based practice, keeping abreast of developments in the profession and encouraging others to do likewise. Put the patient’s welfare at the forefront of the department’s existence and foster a positive image of the service by promoting patient satisfaction and maintaining standards of care. Support an environment that encourages lifelong learning through guidance clinical supervision and structured appraisal according to Trust Policy. Assist with the organisation of the day-to-day allocation of staff across the service within the post’s remit and liaise with management in relation to the flexibility of staff allocation at times of shortages Conduct Return to Work interviews with agreed acute dietetic staff in line with Trust Policy and in close liaison with the Dietetic Manager. Assist the Dietetic Manager in the overall co-ordination of staff’s leave in line with Trust Policies, ensuring continuity of care for patients and participating in developing staff cover plans Assist the Dietetic Manager with the recruitment process of identified posts. Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them and to achieve this we ensure our values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence is at the core of everything we do. We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups. Dorchester has a lot to offer from stunning countryside and Blue Flag beaches to bustling Cities and award winning eateries. There are excellent road and transport links to Poole and Bournemouth, Southampton and London as well as a large number of sought after Ofsted rated schools. For informal inquires you can also contact the Chief Dietitian, Raphaella Rookes on 07917 923223. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Raphaella Rookes Job title: Chief Dietitian Email address: Raphaella.Rookesdchft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07917923223