Specialist Dietitian

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Gastro Band 6 Dietitian, providing comprehensive nutrition and dietetic services across hospital sites in a supportive and proactive team. Play a vital role in patient care, participate in training, and shape the future of dietetics at East Kent Hospitals.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing dietetic support in acute settings.
• Participation in training and education.
• Ability to assess, plan and provide advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic support and advice to patients.
• Make assessments using diverse information sources.
• Maintain a holistic approach to patient care.

Skills

Self-motivated

Ability to work with MDT

Holistic patient care

Compassion

Job description

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