Specialist Dietitian

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join their friendly, forward-thinking team in Shrewsbury. You will be responsible for managing complex patient cases alongside other dietitians and working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, commitment to professional development, and HCPC registration. This role offers opportunities for training, clinical supervision, and leadership growth in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Continuous professional development opportunities

Strong team support and training

Commitment to high-quality patient care

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute hospital setting optimizing patients' nutrition.
• Capacity to manage a specialist caseload of complex patients autonomously.
• Strong commitment to professional development and CPD opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage a specialist caseload of complex patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high patient care standards.
• Conduct training and supervision for team members.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Commitment to Trust values

Leadership development interest

Education

HCPC registration

Postgraduate training in Dietetics

Job description

We are a friendly, forward-thinking Dietetic team working in a fast paced, rewarding environment. High quality patient care is at the forefront of our decision making and we are enthusiastic about welcoming new ideas and supporting staff development.

Along with HCPC registration, the successful applicant will ideally have some previous experience of working in an acute hospital setting optimising patients nutrition working alongside the multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role. An interest in developing leadership skills and commitment to work to our Trust values is a requirement.

You will be working alongside other highly experienced dietetic colleagues in the Bariatric service. There is also the opportunity to work with the Nutrition Support Team.

We provide A, B and C learner placements and the post holder will play an integral part in learner training within the profession. We are fully committed to invest in your training and development and have well established CPD, clinical supervision and leadership development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

To assess, diagnose/interpret and manage own specialist caseload of complex patients as autonomous practitioner in accordance with Professional Code of Conduct and Health and Care Professions Council Regulations.

To have developed, through experience and postgraduate training, the specialist knowledge and clinical skills required for the post.

The post holder will work in close co-operation with colleagues within all Care Groups to deliver a cohesive service that is user led ensuring a consistently high standard of patient care, optimal patient flow and safe timely discharge.

To work closely with team managers and senior dietitians to ensure a robust structure of training, supervision and appraisal is delivered to all members within the team.

To work closely with team managers to ensure the delivery of an efficient, effective and quality driven service.

To act as a source of specialist advice and support within the Therapy Centre and across the Trust and the wider health economy.

To have highly effective communication skills and demonstrate these on a continual basis with patients, carers, colleagues and the wider Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT).

Working for your organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Within Therapies we have a strong culture of professional leadership and support. You will be working alongside an experienced team of Dietitians. We are a friendly, forward thinking team delivering excellent patient care to our diverse population, This is at the heart of everything we do.