Specialist Dietitian
Canterbury, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 4 days ago
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 Specialist Band 6 Dietitian, and provide a comprehensive nutrition and dietetics service across our three hospital sites. 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.
We offer a full package of benefits, including a car lease scheme; on-site childcare; generous annual leave in line with NHS terms and conditions; high street and public transport discounts; a 24/7 staff support service - and the little things that make life easier, like on-site Amazon lockers and fresh fruit and veg stalls.
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.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mattia Bertolini Job title: Head of Service and Clinical Lead for Dietetics Email address: mattia.bertolini@nhs.net Telephone number: 07934603242
We have an opportunity to join our Team as a Specialist Band 6 Dietitian, and provide a comprehensive nutrition and dietetics service across our three hospital sites. 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.
We offer a full package of benefits, including a car lease scheme; on-site childcare; generous annual leave in line with NHS terms and conditions; high street and public transport discounts; a 24/7 staff support service - and the little things that make life easier, like on-site Amazon lockers and fresh fruit and veg stalls.
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.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mattia Bertolini Job title: Head of Service and Clinical Lead for Dietetics Email address: mattia.bertolini@nhs.net Telephone number: 07934603242
