Senior Specialist Dietitian Renal University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Specialist Dietitian to lead a dedicated renal dietetic team. This role offers the chance to influence service development and provide expert dietetic support in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will work autonomously while collaborating closely with colleagues to enhance patient care and drive clinical excellence. Join a passionate team committed to high-quality healthcare and enjoy opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Substantial band 6 renal dietetic experience is essential.
• Expertise in areas like dialysis, peritoneal disease, and transplantation is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the renal dietetic service and support team development.
• Manage patient caseload and coordinate with clinical teams.

Skills

Renal Dietetics

Clinical Guidelines

Patient Management

Audit Coordination

Team Leadership

Education

Degree in Dietetics

Registered Dietitian

Job description

Senior Specialist Dietitian Renal University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

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Permanent part-time Band 7 Renal Dietitian service lead (0.4WTE)

This is an exciting opportunity to support the leadership of an experienced renal dietetic team of approx. 8 WTE renal Dietitians and a renal dietetic assistant Practioner. In addition, you will be providing band 7 dietetic support within the department and have a leadership role within the wider dietetic team.

To be considered for this post it is essential that you have substantial band 6 renal dietetic experience, and expertise in renal specialist areas such as satellite dialysis unit cover, peritoneal disease, pre-dialysis and kidney transplantation will be considered very useful for this role.

The ability to work autonomously is essential for this role, but you will also be supported by a renal dietetic operation lead and renal service lead.

As part of your role, you will take a lead in the development of the renal dietetic service and will be supported closely with your band 7 colleagues. This will include areas such as audit, clinical guidelines, renal team meetings & business planning.

One of these working days should be a Monday, due to the lack of band 7 renal dietetic cover on this day, but there will be some flexibility with the additional day.

For More Information About This Post Please Contact

Caroline Bird (Band 7 Renal Dietetic Team Leader)

Beverley Beynon-Cobb (Band 7 Renal Dietetic Service Lead)

Tel: [phone]

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Clinical Practice

Work as an autonomous practitioner working within the BDA code of professional conduct and the HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics and standards of proficiency (Dietitians)

Plan and prioritise own workload and evaluate own practice

Lead on coordinating management of patient caseload across the clinical team within specialist area and liaise with internal and external agencies as required (for operational and service lead posts)

Complete any relevant Band 7 dietetic competencies

Identify and understand risks and benefits of own practice (and support others within your team to do the same)

Seek support from management colleagues and peers when necessary (aware of own scope of practice)

Aware of local risk escalation and reporting process and ensure that this is followed when a risk is identified.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

This advert closes on Monday 28 Apr 2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Home Health Care Services

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