Job summary
Employer heading
ITU and Surgery Dietitian
Band 6
Job 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 Band 6 Dietitian, and provide a comprehensive nutrition and dietetics service in surgery and intensive care. 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.
Main duties of the job
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
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.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.
If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 4 year BSc degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of on-going professional development (CPD)
Desirable criteria
- BDA membership
Experience
Essential criteria
- 6-12 months clinical dietetics experience
- Working as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- Experience with Parental Nutrition
- Knowledge of and experience in working with different cultures and religious beliefs
- Experience in critical care and surgery
Skills
Essential criteria
- Communication, interpersonal; and organisational skills
- Able to work safely and effectively without direct supervision
- Able to plan workload and supervise assistants and students
Desirable criteria
- Clinical audit and reasearch skills
- Line management skills
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mattia Bertolini
- Job title
- Head of Service and Clinical Lead for Dietetics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07934603242
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