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ITU and Surgery Dietitian | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Sevington

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 39,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a self-motivated Band 6 Dietitian to join their team in Sevington. The role involves providing specialist dietetic support in surgery and intensive care, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal nutritional care for patients. Candidates should be committed to patient care and may participate in training new staff. Join us in shaping the future of our vital service.

Qualifications

  • Self-motivated and committed.
  • Experience in providing specialist dietetic support in acute settings.

Responsibilities

  • Provide specialist dietetic support to patients.
  • Make assessments and provide results in verbal and written formats.
  • Maintain a holistic approach to patient care.
  • Be an integral member of the dietetic team for optimal nutritional care.
  • Participate in training and education.
Job description
Overview

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.

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 is about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We are looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Responsibilities
  • Provide specialist dietetic support to patients within the acute setting, working closely with the MDT providing specialist advice.
  • To make assessments using a variety of sources of information and to provide results of assessment in verbal and written formats.
  • To maintain a holistic approach to patient care and involving relatives, carers and appropriate care agencies whenever possible in the treatment plans and programmes.
  • 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.
  • Participation in training and education, including supporting students and Dietetic Assistant Practitioners.
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