Neonatal Dietitian

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is seeking a Specialist Neonatal Dietitian for the neonatal service at Darent Valley Hospital. You will undertake comprehensive nutritional assessments of neonates with complex nutritional needs and apply specialist knowledge of neonatal nutrition and prematurity.

You will advise on management plans for infants and their families, participate in ward rounds and provide highly specialised clinical advice to the neonatal team, and contribute to policy development

Responsibilities

• undertaking comprehensive nutritional assessments of neonates with complex nutritional needs, applying specialist knowledge of neonatal nutrition and prematurity
• advise on suitable management treatment plans for infants and their parents/carers on the neonatal unit/in outpatient clinics
• attend ward rounds and provide highly specialised clinical advice to the neonatal team
• participate in the evaluation, policy development and improvement of clinical practice

Job description

We are very excited to have secured new funding (in line with BAPM requirements) to provide a specialist dietitian to our neonatal service at Darent Valley Hospital and we welcome you to come and join our friendly team.,

• undertaking comprehensive nutritional assessments of neonates with complex nutritional needs, applying specialist knowledge of neonatal nutrition and prematurity
• advise on suitable management treatment plans for infants and their parents/carers on the neonatal unit/in outpatient clinics
• attend ward rounds and provide highly specialised clinical advice to the neonatal team
• participate in the evaluation, policy development and improvement of clinical practice We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.