Dietitian

Job Summary

Are you soon to qualify as a Dietitian or are you a Band 5 looking to gain more experience? We are looking for someone who is motivated, enthusiastic and with excellent communication and team working skills. This position is part of an expanding team with an opportunity to help shape the future service provision. You will benefit from working alongside Specialist Dietitians with expertise in a range of specialities while providing care for vascular, urology, and elderly patients. You will also gain experience in supporting food policy initiatives, promoting MUST screening and service development.

Main Duties of the Job

• Manage a designated caseload of patients who may have divers and complex dietetic needs.
• Develop individualised holistic care plans which addresses nutritional status, weight, recommended dietary modifications, lifestyle factors, behaviour change, education, physical activity and where appropriate condition management.
• Support patient care through implementation of dietetic care pathways.
• Act as source of expertise in nutrition for medical staff, nursing staff and other healthcare professional.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals within and outside the Trust.

About Us

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 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], 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.

Person Specification

Education/Professional Qualification

• Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or Post-graduate Diploma or equivalent qualification
• Registered, or due to obtain registration, with the HCPC

Skills and Abilities

• Good communication skills - both verbal and written
• Good I.T skills
• Good time management
• Good organisational skills

Experience

• Experience of managing patients with nutritional support requirements including enteral nutrition in an acute setting
• Evidence of working as part of a team

Knowledge and Interest

• Current knowledge of enteral feeding systems and oral nutrition support

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel across sites
• Flexible to fit with the demands of the job
• Provide 7 days service when the speciality requires it

Additional Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer Details

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Kent and Canterbury Hospital
Ethelbert Rd
Canterbury
CT1 3NG
Website: https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/

Contact

For questions about the job, contact:
Mattia Bertolini, Head of Service and Clinical Lead for Dietetics
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