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 face-to-face work is growing as required.

The overall community team provides an extensive clinic service to Harrow GP practices and in addition, we run a specialised nutrition support clinic and carry out group teaching sessions for patients. Harrow has a diverse population, and a wide range of nutrition related conditions are prevalent within the community.

We deliver Dietetic Student placements.

While the training of health professionals such as Community nurses and nursing home staff, is a focus for the Team.

A car driver is essential, but not a car owner, as the team has a shared car for your use

Main duties of the job

This post involves working with patients who require Home Enteral Nutrition in their own home, nursing and residential homes. There will be plenty of opportunity for you to gain, a wide range of experience in various clinical areas, such as stroke, neurological conditions, e.g., motor neurones disease, and learning/physical disabilities. You will work alongside our band 7 specialist Home Enteral Nutrition lead. However, you will also form part of the wider community team of 7 Dietitians, sharing CPD, projects and development of resources.

A weekly, general GP clinic will include diabetes, weight management, CHD prevention, and oral nutrition support.

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 and Person Specification 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

• Clinical experience, following graduation, with a broad range of patients across a variety of clinical settings
• Sound Clinical knowledge, especially in nutritional support
• Knowledge of troubleshooting problems associated with enteral feeding
• Evidence of ongoing CPD e.g. Portfolio
• Experience of training student Dietitians
• Experience working as part of a team
• Evidence of teaching and training
• Experience of audit and/or research
• Experience working in a multicultural community

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication
• Prioritisation
• Good time management skills.
• Organisational skills
• Able to work under own initiative
• Able to liaise with professionals at all levels
• Able to achieve deadlines
• Training of Health Professionals
• Understanding the importance of maintaining
• Confidentiality.

Other

Essential

• Computer literacy
• Willingness to travel across the Borough of Harrow

Desirable

• 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)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Alexander avenue

275 Alexander Avenue Harrow HA2 9DX

London

HA2 9DX

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