Lead Dietitian, Community Integrated Neuro & Stroke Services (CINSS)

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading teaching hospital in Coventry is seeking an experienced Dietitian to join their CINNS team. The role involves conducting comprehensive dietetic assessments, managing patient care, and developing leadership skills within a supportive environment. The department offers extensive learning opportunities and is known for its research and innovation.

Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in dietetic assessments and treatment plans.
• Ability to manage complex patient caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Conduct dietetic assessments and provide nutritional diagnosis.
• Manage patient caseload and maintain clinical records.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Nutritional Diagnosis

Education

Dietitian Qualification

Job description

Are you a Dietitian looking for the next steps in your career?

Want to make a difference in a large supportive team attached to a teaching hospital?

Who are we?

We are a Dietetic Department at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, based just under 10 minutes from the M69/M6 interchange. Our department is diverse in both skill and experience, comprising nearly seventy Dietitians across Coventry and Rugby Hospitals, with specialties including gastroenterology, critical care, surgery, stroke, major trauma, oncology, renal, diabetes, specialist weight management, paediatrics, and community nutrition support.

We provide student placements to neighbouring universities in Coventry and Birmingham. Our department actively involves research and audit, encouraging staff to attend relevant courses for their development.

Note: Sponsorship is not available for this post.

Application Details

Please apply promptly as the closing date is dependent on application volume.

Role Overview

We seek an experienced Dietitian to join our CINNS team, leading patient care on discharge from stroke rehab units into the community. This is an excellent opportunity to influence care delivery and develop leadership skills.

This role is part of our wider community team, working within the CINNS MDT. UHCW Trust offers diverse experiences supported by our friendly, experienced Dietetic staff.

Key Responsibilities

1. Conduct dietetic assessments appropriate to your experience, providing nutritional diagnosis and treatment plans.
2. Manage your own patient caseload, including complex cases.
3. Maintain clinical records per guidelines.
4. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and colleagues, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech & language therapists.

About University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Rated as good by the CQC, it is one of the UK's largest teaching trusts, renowned for research, innovation, and modern facilities. It is a Pathway to Excellence designated organization.

Joining us means being part of a passionate team with access to extensive learning and development opportunities.

Person Specification

Carry out comprehensive dietetic assessments, interpret clinical data, and determine nutritional diagnoses. Provide tailored advice considering patient goals and complex conditions. Evaluate and adjust treatment plans as needed.

Effectively communicate nutritional information, lead audit and service development, supervise students, support peer education, and engage in CPD activities. Deputise for senior staff and provide line management to junior colleagues.

For detailed responsibilities, please see the attached job description.