Hen And Community Dietitian

Hampshire Hospitals Nhs; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Job summary

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Basingstoke is seeking a Band 6 Dietitian to join the HEN team on a fixed-term basis for 12 months to cover maternity leave. You will work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team, supporting enterally fed patients at home and in community settings, while running outpatient and GP clinics from the Basingstoke site.

Applicants should be HCPC registered with a BSc in Nutrition or equivalent and have NHS dietetics experience, including nutrition

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC in the UK.
• Minimum BSc in Nutrition / Human nutrition or equivalent.
• Postgraduate study in a relevant field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload autonomously within a MDT and community settings.
• Provide nutrition support for enterally fed patients at home.
• Run regular general outpatient and GP clinics from Basingstoke site.
• Collaborate with the MDT to empower patients and families.

Skills

Advanced communication

Education

BSc in Nutrition / Human nutrition

Job description

Job overview

Are you looking for your next step in dietetics? Do you have a good mixed dietetic background with experience in nutrition support? We are looking for an enthusiastic dietitian to work as part of our HEN team for a fixed term of 12 months to cover maternity leave. The job role is varied, including working as part of a multidisciplinary HEN team, working closely with our HEN nurse specialist supporting enterally fed patients in the community. You will also have your own general outpatient clinic and a GP clinic, being based at our Basingstoke site. Being able to work both independently and being a team-player is essential for this role.

We are a friendly team of over 20 dietitians, 2 nutrition nurses, dietetic assistants and excellent admin support across our 2 main sites. We support students from the University of Surrey and the University of Winchester on their placements, and there are opportunities to become involved in training other healthcare professionals.

Main duties of the job

This band 6 clinical specialist dietitian works as an autonomous practitioner with a caseload of complex patients within a team structure. Working closely with multidisciplinary professionals and patients and their families / carers to empower and support patients at home with enteral feeding, this role requires excellent communication skills.

Regular general outpatient clinics, and regular inpatient work at Alton Community Hospital

Working for our organisation

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Your Next Career Move Made Easier – Accommodation May Be Offered

We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. If this something you would like to explore please contact on 02080 360017

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To practice autonomously and manage a caseload of patients primarily in community settings including nursing homes, residential homes and patients’ homes.

Working closely with other members of the MDT

Regular general outpatient clinics, and regular inpatient cover providing a an inpatient service to Alton Community Hospital, including to patients who are not necessarily receiving nutritional support.

Please see job description for further details

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered as a Dietitian with the HCPC UK
• Minimum BSc in Nutrition / Human nutrition or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Post graduate study in a relevant field

Experience

Essential criteria

• Good background in general dietetics in NHS
• Experience of nutrition support in the UK
• working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable criteria

• membership of a relevant specialist interest group

Skills

Essential criteria

• advanced communication skills

Desirable criteria

• involved in audit or quality improvement work