Specialist Dietitian – Nutrition Support (Flexible Working)

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Discounts on external providers

Job summary

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced dietitian to join the Nutrition Support Team, delivering dietetic input for inpatients and outpatients across Doncaster and Bassetlaw. You will support patients, families and healthcare professionals with complex nutritional needs in a proactive MDT environment.

The successful candidate will travel across Trust sites, contribute to audits and research, and benefit from a supportive framework for

Qualifications

• Experienced dietitian
• Interest in nutrition support and malnutrition reduction
• Willingness to travel across Trust sites and work across inpatient/outpatient settings

Responsibilities

• Provide dietetic input for patients as inpatients and outpatients at the Trust
• Communicate complex information to patients and families clearly, both written and verbal
• Use motivational interviewing and counselling approaches to support acceptance and adherence
• Provide dietetic cover for inpatient parenteral nutrition as required
• Support student Dietitians during clinical placements
• Contribute to continuing professional development and Trust clinical governance through audit/research

Job description

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced dietitian to join the Nutrition Support Team, delivering dietetic input for inpatients and outpatients across Doncaster and Bassetlaw. You will support patients, families and healthcare professionals with complex nutritional needs in a proactive MDT environment.

The successful candidate will travel across Trust sites, contribute to audits and research, and benefit from a supportive framework for