Acute Dietitian Lead — Inpatient Nutrition Care

NHS Professionals Limited; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking an Acute Specialist Dietitian to join their Dietetics team. This role involves leading dietetic input for patients in the Medicine division, conducting nutritional assessments, and managing junior staff. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams ensuring safe patient care. Opportunities for career progression and professional development are available within an innovative healthcare environment.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with experience in acute care settings.
• Knowledge of clinical guidelines and safeguarding protocols.
• Experience in supporting junior staff and training students.

Responsibilities

• Lead Dietetic service for Medicine division overseeing inpatient care.
• Conduct nutritional assessments and implement treatment plans.
• Manage line responsibilities including supervising junior staff.
• Support patient discharges in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
• Engage in professional development and departmental initiatives.

Skills

Nutritional assessments

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Patient care guidance

Leadership and management

Education

Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics

Registered as a Dietitian with the HCPC

Job description

A leading healthcare institution is seeking an Acute Specialist Dietitian to join their Dietetics team. This role involves leading dietetic input for patients in the Medicine division, conducting nutritional assessments, and managing junior staff. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams ensuring safe patient care. Opportunities for career progression and professional development are available within an innovative healthcare environment.