Community Enteral Dietitian - Home Care

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley

On-site

GBP 82,000 - 111,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5-6 Dietitian to join our supportive team on a full-time basis of 37.5 hours per week. You will provide specialist community dietetic care to adults receiving enteral nutrition in their own homes or care settings, developing expertise in home enteral nutrition (HEN) within a multidisciplinary team.

This developmental role is suitable for newly qualified dietitians and offers structured support to progress to a B6 level, with the option of a

Qualifications

Interest or experience of enteral feeding, enteral products, and equipment.
Excellent organisational, time management, and communication skills.
Ability to meet quality standards and contribute to service improvements.
Full training and support will be provided if home enteral nutrition is a new area for you.

Responsibilities

Assess, manage, and review enteral feeding regimes, troubleshooting tube feeding issues.
Conduct telephone reviews and home visits as necessary to monitor and support patients.
Liaise with hospital teams to ensure smooth transitions between hospital and home care.
Contribute to service development, policy changes, and research to enhance patient care.
Support and supervise student dietitians and junior colleagues.
Manage a HEN caseload that includes stroke, neurology, oncology, and gastroparesis patients.