ITU and Surgery Dietitian

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Margate; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Band 6 Dietitian to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to provide specialized dietetic support within surgery and intensive care, contributing to optimal patient recovery and outcomes. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring that nutritional care is a key focus. Join a forward-thinking organization that values compassionate care and empowers staff to lead improvements in healthcare. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and have the qualifications to match, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with a BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics.
• Experience in critical care and surgery is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic support in surgery and intensive care.
• Maintain a holistic approach to patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Planning workload

Education

BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics

HCPC registration

Evidence of ongoing professional development (CPD)

BDA membership

Job description

We are looking to recruit a self-motivated and committed Dietitian to join our friendly and proactive department.

We have an opportunity to join our Team as a Band 6 Dietitian, and provide a comprehensive nutrition and dietetics service in surgery and intensive care. This position is part of an expanding team with the opportunity to help shape the future of the service.

If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join our team, we would be interested in receiving your application.

Main duties of the job

1. To provide specialist dietetic support to patients within the acute setting, working closely with the MDT providing specialist advice.
2. To make assessments using a variety of sources of information and to provide results of assessment in verbal and written formats.
3. To maintain a holistic approach to patient care and involving relatives, carers and appropriate care agencies whenever possible in the treatment plans and programmes.
4. To be an integral member of the dietetic team working to ensure optimal nutritional care for patients as a key determinant of recovery and outcome.
5. Participation in training and education, including supporting students and Dietetic Assistant Practitioners.

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.

Person specification

Qualifications

• 4 year BSc degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
• HCPC registered
• Evidence of on-going professional development (CPD)
• BDA membership

Experience

• Working as part of a team
• Experience with Parental Nutrition
• Knowledge of and experience in working with different cultures and religious beliefs
• Experience in critical care and surgery

Skills

• Communication, interpersonal; and organisational skills
• Able to work safely and effectively without direct supervision
• Able to plan workload and supervise assistants and students

Additional Information

The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer-facing roles. Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check.

We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds.

Name: Mattia Bertolini
Job title: Head of Service and Clinical Lead for Dietetics
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 07934603242