Specialist Dietitian

Ekhuft; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a committed Dietitian to join their proactive team. This position involves providing specialist dietetic support across hospital sites and participating in patient care, requiring a degree in Dietetics and strong teamwork skills. Candidates should be passionate about improving patient outcomes in a comprehensive nutrition service.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with experience in acute care.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic support to patients in an acute setting.
• Make assessments using various sources of information.
• Participate in training and education for students and junior staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Holistic Patient Care

Education

Degree in Dietetics

Job description

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We are looking to recruit a self-motivated and committed Dietitian to join our friendly and proactive department.

We have an opportunity to join our Team as a Gastro Band 6 Dietitian, and provide a comprehensive nutrition and dietetics service across our hospital sites. This position is part of an expanding team with the opportunity to help shape the future of the service.

If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join our team, we would be interested in receiving your application.

To provide specialist dietetic support to patients within the acute setting, working closely with the MDT providing specialist advice.

To make assessments using a variety of sources of information and to provide results of assessment in verbal and written formats.

To maintain a holistic approach to patient care and involving relatives, carers and appropriate care agencies whenever possible in the treatment plans and programmes

To be an integral member of the dietetic team working to ensure optimal nutritional care for patients as a key determinant of recovery and outcome.

Participation in training and education, including supporting students and Dietetic Assistant Practitioners.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five

hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mattia Bertolini Job title: Head of Service and Clinical Lead for Dietetics Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07934603242

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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