Learning Disability Community Dietitian Band 6 -Bank
- Employer
- Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Location
- Carshalton
- Salary
- £25.89 to £41.43 an hour Basic £25.89 Night £33.36 BHol £41.43
- Closing date
- 1 Jun 2023
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Job summary
We currently have opportunities to join the Bank within Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust as a Dietitian.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain a range of Dietetic experience in a supportive environment. We are one department across two sites and house a mix of specialist dietitians.
All roles on the bank are for as and when workers and therefore in particular may suit those already working part-time, with other commitments, or who want to work on a short-term basis. You may also be newly qualified and seeking some experience to start your career off, or wish to consolidate your existing experience before moving on to a more specialised role.
Main duties of the job
To work autonomously to provide expert HEF and oral nutrition support advice and therapeutic support to patients, carers and other healthcare professionals during domiciliary/clinic and/or care home visits.
To provide practical and safe tube feeding plans to patients and/or carers for use in the community. To advise on and order specialist nutrition and ancillary products to support safe and effective home enteral feeding.
To assist in the management of the dietetic caseload ensuring high quality dietetic care is provided. This will include the review of patients at appropriate intervals according to prioritisation criteria and clinical judgement.
To communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with patients from a wide range of backgrounds, carers and families, tailored to their needs.
The role currently has 18.75 hours per week available
About us
The Trusts mission is to put the patient first and deliver great care to every patient, every day. Our priorities are to create a one team, one trust culture and focus on the delivery of the following five objectives to ensure we provide high quality, compassionate care to all of our patients:
Delivering safe and effective care across our sites
Creating a positive experience that meets the expectations of our patients, their families and carers
Providing responsive care that delivers the right treatment, in the right place at the right time
Being financially sustainable
Working in partnership with our patients, commissioners, other health and care providers, local authorities, the voluntary sector, the NHS TDA, NHS England and Monitor in the interests of our patients and a sustainable local health and social care economy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work autonomously to provide expert HEF and oral nutrition support advice and therapeutic support to patients, carers and other healthcare professionals during domiciliary/clinic and/or care home visits.
To provide practical and safe tube feeding plans to patients and/or carers for use in the community. To advise on and order specialist nutrition and ancillary products to support safe and effective home enteral feeding.
To assist in the management of the dietetic caseload ensuring high quality dietetic care is provided. This will include the review of patients at appropriate intervals according to prioritisation criteria and clinical judgement.
To communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with patients from a wide range of backgrounds, carers and families, tailored to their needs.
The role currently has 18.75 hours per week available
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Additional Requirements
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
C9343-23-0205
We currently have opportunities to join the Bank within Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust as a Dietitian.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain a range of Dietetic experience in a supportive environment. We are one department across two sites and house a mix of specialist dietitians.
All roles on the bank are for as and when workers and therefore in particular may suit those already working part-time, with other commitments, or who want to work on a short-term basis. You may also be newly qualified and seeking some experience to start your career off, or wish to consolidate your existing experience before moving on to a more specialised role.
Main duties of the job
To work autonomously to provide expert HEF and oral nutrition support advice and therapeutic support to patients, carers and other healthcare professionals during domiciliary/clinic and/or care home visits.
To provide practical and safe tube feeding plans to patients and/or carers for use in the community. To advise on and order specialist nutrition and ancillary products to support safe and effective home enteral feeding.
To assist in the management of the dietetic caseload ensuring high quality dietetic care is provided. This will include the review of patients at appropriate intervals according to prioritisation criteria and clinical judgement.
To communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with patients from a wide range of backgrounds, carers and families, tailored to their needs.
The role currently has 18.75 hours per week available
About us
The Trusts mission is to put the patient first and deliver great care to every patient, every day. Our priorities are to create a one team, one trust culture and focus on the delivery of the following five objectives to ensure we provide high quality, compassionate care to all of our patients:
Delivering safe and effective care across our sites
Creating a positive experience that meets the expectations of our patients, their families and carers
Providing responsive care that delivers the right treatment, in the right place at the right time
Being financially sustainable
Working in partnership with our patients, commissioners, other health and care providers, local authorities, the voluntary sector, the NHS TDA, NHS England and Monitor in the interests of our patients and a sustainable local health and social care economy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work autonomously to provide expert HEF and oral nutrition support advice and therapeutic support to patients, carers and other healthcare professionals during domiciliary/clinic and/or care home visits.
To provide practical and safe tube feeding plans to patients and/or carers for use in the community. To advise on and order specialist nutrition and ancillary products to support safe and effective home enteral feeding.
To assist in the management of the dietetic caseload ensuring high quality dietetic care is provided. This will include the review of patients at appropriate intervals according to prioritisation criteria and clinical judgement.
To communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with patients from a wide range of backgrounds, carers and families, tailored to their needs.
The role currently has 18.75 hours per week available
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Weight management experience
- Gastro experience (IBS/FODMAPS/IBD/Coeliac disase)
- EMIS experience
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ownership/Use of a car
- Sound knowledge of clinical practice
- Knowledge of relevant guidelines e.g. NICE, ESPEN.
- Must be able to demonstrate, in relation to patients, visitors, colleagues and other individuals connected with the Trust and NHS:
- You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role
- You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role,
- Patient facing roles -be able to understand an individuals communication, physical & emotional needs; recognise their needs and preferences
- Able to provide a customer focussed service
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Dietetics
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Member of the BDA
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
C9343-23-0205
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