Lead Specialist Dietitian: Intestinal Failure & Complex Care

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Highly Specialist Dietitian in Intestinal Failure. The post focuses on leading dietetic assessment and treatment for intestinal failure patients, using evidence-based practice to deliver high-quality care.

The successful candidate will work with fellow specialists to develop and evaluate services across a broad team. The role requires coordination of a designated caseload, participation in ward rounds and multidisciplinary

Responsibilities

• Lead role in the dietetic assessment and treatment of intestinal failure patients.
• Undertake a complex clinical caseload to a high professional standard using specialist knowledge and evidence-based practice.
• Collaborate with other highly specialist dietitians to develop and evaluate the dietetic service within this clinical area.
• Work with other health professionals to provide optimal nutritional care.
• Accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload and organise priorities and time efficiently.
• Plan, coordinate and evaluate the dietetic service provided to patients in a designated area.
• Attend ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings to ensure a coordinated approach to patient care.
• Set priorities for own work area balancing patient needs and professional demands in line with specialty.
• Ensure safe and timely discharge of patients on nutrition support and liaise with internal and external agencies.
• Participate in staff meetings and contribute to the running of the nutrition and dietetic service.
• Contribute to the planning and achievement of dietetic department objectives.

Job description

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Highly Specialist Dietitian in Intestinal Failure. The post focuses on leading dietetic assessment and treatment for intestinal failure patients, using evidence-based practice to deliver high-quality care.

The successful candidate will work with fellow specialists to develop and evaluate services across a broad team. The role requires coordination of a designated caseload, participation in ward rounds and multidisciplinary