Specialist Dietitian

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider in Canterbury is looking for a self-motivated Gastro Band 6 Dietitian to join their expanding team. This role involves providing specialist dietetic support across hospital sites, with a focus on patient care and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Dietetics and previous experience in an acute setting. This position promises the opportunity to shape the future of the service.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing specialist dietetic support in acute settings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic support to patients.
• Make assessments and provide results in various formats.
• Maintain a holistic approach to patient care.
• Be an integral member of the dietetic team.
• Participate in training and education.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Dietetics

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

About the Trust and Team

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.

How to Apply

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.

Contact for Further Details

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