Senior Nutrition Support Dietitian (Appropriate Prescribing Support)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Dietitian to join our community Nutrition and Dietetics Team covering complex nutrition support, enteral feeding and appropriate prescribing support. This is a full time and permanent role. The community dietetic service includes a successful and proactive team of dietitians and dietetic assistant practitioners covering the three inner boroughs of London (Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, and Hammersmith & Fulham). We are passionate and strive to bring high quality evidence based dietetic practice to the people who use our services. We are a supportive and innovative team thatcontinuouslyseeks toadapt andimprovetheservicewe provide as well as a strong focus on thehealth and well-being of our staff.
Our team purpose statement is
'We are committed to enabling our patients to achieve their nutrition and hydration goals through providing evidence-based dietetic care'
This post is ideal for someone enthusiastic and self-motivated, with an interest in developing their knowledge and skills in complex nutrition support (including enteral feeding) and prescribing support across a diverse and vibrant area in central London. Interview date: 10th May 2024 Main duties of the jobThe post will involve a combination of face-to-face clinics, virtual clinics, home visits and care home visits in the boroughs of Hammersmith & Fulham, Westminster, and Kensington & Chelsea. We also aim to build on our relationships with our local primary care networks and other community staff and so the role will involve working closely with these key stakeholders (including training and education and multi-disciplinary team meeting contribution). You will be supported by the Appropriate Prescribing Lead Dietitian. The whole team meets face-to-face at least once a month and virtually once a week to support communication, team building and staff well-being. The team has access to office space across the boroughs as well as the option of some working from home.About usJust as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours! We can offer you:
A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Car lease scheme *T& C's apply Flexible working options Annual travel card loan Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder will be part of a wider network of Dietitians throughout the Trust. There is a strong emphasis on learning and development. We encourage and expect all staff to participate in Quality Improvement and the Trust has an excellent Quality Improvement team who provide support and guidance in this process. We also have a strong emphasis on delivering personalised care and a health coaching approach to those accessing our service. Training and supervision for Health Coaching will be provided for this.
You will also be responsible for:
Your own caseload Delivering education and training Building on current partnerships with primary care, community services and acute colleagues to influence excellent nutritional care including appropriate prescribing Actively participating in and leading on quality improvement projects Supporting student training
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities. Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationsEssential
Degree in Dietetics Health Care Professions Council Registration Evidence of other post registration education and training in nutrition support
Desirable
Membership of the British Dietetics Association Member of a relevant Special Interest Group (for example the optimising nutrition prescribing specialist group)
Employer detailsEmployer nameCentral London Community Health TrustAddressLisson Grove Health Centre London NW8 8EGAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 824-INNER-10727-A
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