Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic dietitian to join our friendly team of 14 dietitians and 3 part time dietetic assistants to contribute to the service we provide to adult in and outpatients at The Royal Oldham Hospital. This post is suitable for a newly qualified dietitian or one with some experience. You will work alongside band 6 and 7 specialist dietitians in a supportive team environment and will be provided with personal development opportunities. You will also be involved in training student dietitians, other health professionals and contribute to audit and quality improvement initiatives.

Main duties of the job

Provide a service to inpatient wards, including medical, surgical and orthopaedics, seeing patients requiring dietary education, oral nutritional support and enteral tube feeding.

Undertake a weekly general outpatient clinic

Contribute to the achievement of the Nutrition and Dietetics service objectives with the wider team

About us

Oldham Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. The place where the world's first IVF baby was delivered, Oldham is a town of pioneering firsts. Today, Oldham is responsible for delivering a range of acute and community health services across the local area and at The Royal Oldham Hospital. As a designated major trauma unit for Greater Manchester and one of only three vascular centres in Greater Manchester, Oldham is a specialist hospital for acute surgery and provides state-of-the-art onsite pathology services to the North West.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Bsc/MSc in Nutrition and dietetics
• Eligible for HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Member of the BDA

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• sound knowledge of nutrition and dietetics

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