Rotational Dietitian: Acute & Community Care

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Rotational Band 5 Dietitian in Plymouth. The successful candidate will work full-time alongside multi-disciplinary teams within various specialties including oncology and paediatrics. Responsibilities include providing dietetic services, training staff and students, and engaging in departmental activities. This role offers development opportunities in a collaborative environment, emphasizing an evidence-based approach to patient care. Internal staff and those with relevant experience will be given preference.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of anthropometry, biochemistry, pharmacology for full nutrition assessment.
• Competence in calculating basic nutritional requirements.
• Demonstrable experience in audits, research, and continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of dietetic service to patients through assessment and planning.
• Participate in the teaching and training of other health care professionals.
• Contribute to the delivery of a Trust-wide dietetic service.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to manage a defined clinical caseload

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Education

HCPC professional registration

Teaching certificate

IT certificate

Completion of CSS training

Tools

Microsoft applications

Job description

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Rotational Band 5 Dietitian in Plymouth. The successful candidate will work full-time alongside multi-disciplinary teams within various specialties including oncology and paediatrics. Responsibilities include providing dietetic services, training staff and students, and engaging in departmental activities. This role offers development opportunities in a collaborative environment, emphasizing an evidence-based approach to patient care. Internal staff and those with relevant experience will be given preference.