Community/Gastro Dietitian

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Brompton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Dietitian to provide expert nutritional support across outpatient clinics, home visits and group education programmes within a diverse community caseload. With a Gastroenterology focus, you will work in a multidisciplinary team, contribute to service development and deliver person-centred care in Medway and Swale areas.

Full-time role with flexible and part-time options considered, requiring a full UK driving licence and willingness to

Responsibilities

• Deliver face-to-face outpatient clinics across community setting
• Undertake home visits, supporting patients to achieve their goals in their own environment
• Manage a varied and engaging caseload across Medway and Swaleo Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver outstanding patient care
• Plan and deliver patient education groups that empower individuals to improve their health
• Contribute to service development initiatives and quality improvement projects that shape the future of care
• Be supported in your professional development and specialist interests, including Gastroenterology

Job description

Based at MCH House, Gillingham, this exciting role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to patients' lives across a diverse community caseload. You'll provide expert nutritional support through outpatient clinics, home visits and group education programmes, building meaningful relationships with patients while working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues.

We're particularly interested in hearing from Dietitians with a passion for Gastroenterology, or those keen to develop specialist knowledge in this area. Whether you're looking to expand your clinical expertise, contribute to innovative service developments, or be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, this role offers the variety and autonomy to thrive.

Full-time hours are available, with flexible and part-time working options considered.

Main duties of the job

At KCHFT, you'll enjoy a rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll:

• Deliver face-to-face outpatient clinics across community setting
• Undertake home visits, supporting patients to achieve their goals in their own environment
• Manage a varied and engaging caseload across Medway and Swaleo Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver outstanding patient care
• Plan and deliver patient education groups that empower individuals to improve their health
• Contribute to service development initiatives and quality improvement projects that shape the future of care
• Be supported in your professional development and specialist interests, including Gastroenterology

This is a fantastic opportunity to combine clinical excellence with innovation, autonomy and community impact while working for an organisation recognised for delivering high-quality care. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential, as travel across the service area forms part of the role.

If you're passionate about person-centred care and want to make every contact count, we'd love to hear from you., We know life outside work matters.As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients.

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently undertaking a significant programme of transformation to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have.

Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values:Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent.