A great opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Dietitian with some experience, to join the Harrow Community team based at Alexander Avenue in Harrow.

Due to the Pandemic, we have reverted to some remote working, but some face to face work is growing as required.

Main duties of the job

The post involves contributing to our extensive Harrow GP clinic service where you will work as an active member of the primary health care team. This will allow you to continue to develop your skills in the care of patients with Diabetes, Obesity, feeding difficulties, malnutrition, etc.

The team specialises, in Home Enteral Nutrition, with extensive input across Harrow.

Group teaching sessions for patients, especially in diabetes has continued, even during the current pandemic and this is a key focus for the team. Harrow has a diverse population and a wide selection of nutrition related conditions are prevalent within the Community.

In addition training a wide range of community health professionals such as practice nurses, community nurses and Nursing home staff. Your caseload will include nursing homes patients and those in their own home, alongside the rest of the team, with a focus on Nutrition support.

Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

About us

Just 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: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to job description, personal specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• 4 year Degree in Dietetics or Equivalent
• Current State Registration with the HCPC

Desirable

• Further training related to Nutrition and Dietetics

Experience

Essential

• Significant clinical experience following graduation, with a broad range of patients across a variety of clinical settings
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Previous experience of conducting audits and or research
• Experience of student training
• Experience of working with people with diabetes
• Experience of working with people from a range of ethnic groups

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Alexandra Ave Health and Social Care Centre

Alexander Avenue

London

HA2 9DX

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