Job overview

We have a great opportunity to join the Dietetic team at The Royal United Hospital in Bath.  We have a vacancy for a permanent part-time (0.8 WTE) Band 6 Surgical Dietitian. The successful candidate will be part of the Surgical Dietetics team and will be involved in delivering 0.6WTE specialist surgical inpatient services , and 0.2WTE to the general medical caseload. 

The role includes supporting the dietetic service on the general medical wards for one day per week, and the Intensive Care Unit during staff absence. Training and support will be provided as needed.

Main duties of the job

Undertake specialist assessments of patients, including those with diverse or complex presentations using clinical reasoning and assessment skills to obtain a nutrition related diagnosis and inform dietary management. Make dietary recommendations based on the interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, anatomy and physiology, clinical condition/prognosis and other physical parameters. Be competent in the use of oral, enteral and parenteral routes of administration for nutrition support, whilst ensuring plans are patient centred and evidence based.

Organise and plan own caseload to meet Dietetic service and patient needs, readjusting plans as situations and priorities change; and seeking guidance from senior dietitians as required.

Work as part of the acute dietetic team with the responsibility of delivering a service within surgical and general medical wards, and the Intensive Care Unit during staff absence. This includes meeting service priorities on a daily basis and ensuring a high standard of clinical care. Work within Trust clinical guidelines and BDA guidelines; and to have a working knowledge of national and local standards monitoring own and others quality of practice as appropriate.

Contribute to the development and implementation of policy and service changes within surgical and general medical wards to ensure best practice is achieved. Adhere to BDA Code of Professional Conduct and Practice at all times. Maintain and develop specialist knowledge of evidence based practice within Dietetics and the wider clinical management of patients on the surgical wards and critical care.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.