Dietitian

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious NHS Trust in Coventry is seeking a Band 5 rotational dietitian to provide comprehensive dietetic services for adults and children across various medical settings. The role includes assessing patients, developing treatment plans, and working within a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates would have a strong commitment to delivering quality patient care. The position begins as a full-time role (37.5 hours) for the first 8 months, and then transitions to part-time work (22.5 hours).

Benefits

Extensive learning and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Recognition as a Pathway to Excellence organization

Qualifications

• Experience in providing dietetic advice to adults and paediatric patients.
• Ability to interpret biochemistry and develop treatment plans.
• Commitment to maintaining clinical protocols and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional dietetic service for adults and paediatrics.
• Assess and treat patients/clients across various settings.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care.

Skills

Autonomous dietetic advice

Nutritional assessments

Patient counseling

Group session facilitation

Job description

The Band 5 rotational role provides experience in a variety of settings across UHCW and may be placed within any of the services supported by UHCW Dietitians.

Provides a professional dietetic service for adults and paediatrics across a range of medical and surgical inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, and the community at UHCW.

Assesses and treats patients/clients, maintains records, with support from senior colleagues as necessary.

Liaises with dietetic colleagues and other hospital staff, such as medical, nursing, catering, and other health professionals.

Note: For the first 8 months, this position is full-time (37.5 hours), reducing to 22.5 hours after this period due to temporary funding.

Closing date: The advert closes once sufficient applications are received. Apply promptly if interested.

Successful applicants must provide an immunisation and vaccination report from their current UK occupational health provider or GP.

As a valued member of the Dietetic & SLT Department, the post holder will support the patient journey and adhere to clinical protocols and guidelines.

• Work autonomously to provide dietetic advice to adults and paediatric patients, carers, and staff with various medical conditions in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
• Carry out nutritional assessments, interpret biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical conditions, and diet history to identify nutritional problems.
• Develop treatment plans, including calculating nutritional requirements, analyzing intakes, setting client-centered goals, and discharge planning, including patients on artificial nutritional support.
• Prescribe dietary treatments and ACBS products where guidelines are limited.
• Facilitate group sessions to promote patient knowledge and behavior change.
• Provide dietetic advice, treatment, and counseling across various conditions and settings.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is rated as good by the Care Quality Commission and is one of the UK's largest teaching trusts, renowned for research, innovation, and modern facilities.

We are proud of our high-quality patient care and our recognition as a Pathway to Excellence organization. Join us to be part of a passionate team with extensive learning and development opportunities.

The Trust values diversity, promoting fairness, respect, dignity, and autonomy, fostering an inclusive environment.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Joanna Snart
• Job Title: Acute Team Lead
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]

Gemma Burgess - Dietetic Service Manager - Acute Services