Specialist Gastroenterology & Hepatology Dietitian

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Plymouth is seeking a Specialist Gastroenterology & Hepatology Dietitian to lead the dietetic service in gastroenterology. The role involves providing expert dietetic advice, nutritional assessments, and supporting multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must have a BSc in Nutrition and dietary experience in a clinical setting, along with professional registration. This is a fantastic opportunity for committed professionals looking to make a significant impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• BSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent required.
• Professional registration and relevant validated BDA courses essential.
• Demonstrable experience in clinical dietetics, particularly in gastroenterology.

Responsibilities

• Provide dietetic advice and support to inpatients and outpatients.
• Act as a clinical resource for the dietetic department.
• Undertake nutritional assessments and design care plans.

Skills

Experience in clinical dietetics

Knowledge of gastroenterology

Teaching skills

Teamwork abilities

Organizational skills

Education

BSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Professional registration (HCPC)

Completion of PENG Clinical Update course

Job description

Specialist Gastroenterology & Hepatology Dietitian

To take lead responsibility for day-to-day provision of the nutrition and dietetic service to the Gastroenterology & Hepatology wards providing expert dietetic advice on issues pertaining to gastroenterology and hepatology conditions. To lead on dietetic initiatives in these specialities within the hospital and provide outpatient gastroenterology & hepatology services.

The post holder is involved in all nutrition and dietetic departmental activities and contributes to the delivery of a Trust wide dietetic service.

Main duties of the job

To provide dietetic advice and support to inpatients and outpatients under the care of the Gastroenterology and hepatology teams.

To act as a clinical resource, providing specialist knowledge to members of the dietetic department on Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Support.

Provide an in-patient dietetic service and participate in multidisciplinary ward meetings and ward rounds as necessary.

Job responsibilities

• To provide dietetic advice and support to inpatients and outpatients under the care of the Gastroenterology and hepatology teams.
• To act as a clinical resource, providing specialist knowledge to members of the dietetic department on Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Support.
• Provide an in-patient dietetic service and participate in multidisciplinary ward meetings and ward rounds as necessary.
• Undertake nutritional assessment, dietary review (where appropriate) and design patient centred nutrition care plans taking into consideration anthropometry, biochemistry, pharmacology, and medical history.
• To provide a source of expert knowledge and advice on nutrition in gastro-intestinal disease and complex hepatology conditions. Review patients nutritional status and adapt care plans accordingly.
• To support gastroenterology MDT inpatient management of eating disorder patients.
• Provide an outpatient service to gastroenterology & hepatology patients and attend gastroenterology & hepatology MDT meetings when required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
• Professional registration (HCPC)
• Relevant validated BDA courses
• Proven evidence of recent CPD
• Completion of PENG Clinical Update course
• Registered for Diploma in advanced dietetic practice
• A teaching qualification or demonstrable experience of teaching groups

Knowledge

• Demonstrable experience in clinical dietetics within a large clinical setting, in particular gastroenterology
• Good working clinical proven knowledge of gastroenterology and nutritional support
• Training, supervisory and teaching demonstrable experience
• Demonstrable experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrable experience in audit, standard setting and guideline
• Demonstrable experience of patients undergoing liver transplant
• Demonstrable experience of patients with eating disorders.
• Able to work within a team
• Good organisational and time management/prioritisation skills
• Ability to supervise students and junior department staff
• Ability to lift feeding equipment / deliver feeding supplies to patients on wards

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.