Senior Rotational Dietitian

Medway NHS Foundation Trust; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Gillingham is seeking a Dietitian to join their Acute Dietetic Team. The role involves providing dietetic care, supervising students, and developing educational resources. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and be registered with the Health Professions Council. Flexibility in working arrangements is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience in practical application of artificial nutrition.
• Supervising Dietetic students.
• Managing caseloads in fast-paced acute environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely dietetic care to patients.
• Educate medical and nursing staff.
• Support and develop band 5 Dietitians.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Clinical governance

Teamwork

Education

Diploma/degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Current Health Professions Council registration

Member of British Dietetic Association

Job description

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To provide timely dietetic care to patients, working effectively as part of the Acute Dietetic Team.

To provide cover to other areas in times of absence or clinical need.

7 day and extended hours working patterns may apply.

To educate members of the Medical team, Nursing staff, Student Nurses, and other healthcare professionals as relevant to the role.

Develop and support band 5 level Dietitians and Dietetic Apprentices.

Supervise students during placements.

Support/lead Dietetic Assistants.

Produce educational material and dietetic resources.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Diploma/degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Current Health Professions Council registration
• Member of British Dietetic Association, ideally including relevant specialist group

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Competency in nutritional assessment of patients in varied clinical specialties across different population groups
• Understanding of working in a busy acute setting, especially with surgical patients
• Knowledge of national and professional issues
• Understanding of clinical governance and relevant guidelines

Experience

Essential criteria

• Practical application of artificial nutrition
• Supervising Dietetic students
• Managing caseloads in fast-paced acute environments
• Developing department and service protocols
• Working within an MDT setting to manage patients

Values Based Question

Essential criteria

• Provide an example of when you have acted as a role model

Please note that we do not accept applications via CV or recruitment agencies.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received. We recommend applying early.

Applications are welcome from those seeking flexible or smarter working arrangements. Successful candidates' requests will be considered and accommodated where possible.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or personal circumstances. We ensure fair treatment and reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants.

All staff must be aware of their responsibility to act if a child, young person, or vulnerable adult is at risk of abuse.

We are a non-smoking Trust. Smoking is prohibited in all Trust premises and grounds.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and a DBS disclosure will be required.

Documents to download

• Senior rotational dietitian job description (PDF, 696.3KB)