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This is a very exciting opportunity to join an integrated Acute and Community Dietetic service based in Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester. This role has been created due to internal promotion within the Department. If you are a newly qualified or due to qualify Dietitian who is seeking the opportunity to experience a wide range of Clinical Dietetics and looking for an opportunity to develop your skills we would love to hear from you.
You will be involved in a 9 month rotation through a number of specialities within the service, including Acute inpatients, Community Dietetics, Paediatrics, Renal and Home Enteral Nutrition services. There is also a potential that Oncology and Diabetes will be joining the rotations in the near future too. Therefore, this is a unique opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of clinical areas.
You will be based at Dorset County Hospital as part of the wider Dietetic Department of 35 dietetic, nurse and admin staff and you will have easy access to them for peer and senior support. You will also build professional relationships with your MDT colleagues.
Your line manager will provide regular reviews/support, to help you develop your skills. The Department encourages CPD and benefits from good relationships with neighbouring Dietetic Teams, with twice-yearly Dorset-wide Dietetic CPD sessions in addition to monthly Departmental sessions.
Maintain HCPC dietetic registration and provide effective and evidence based dietetic services to inpatients and outpatients at Dorset County Hospital and in other locations in both one-to-one and group settings.
Contribute to other aspects of Departmental working such as staff education and catering developments.
Work across a range of clinical areas on a 9 month rotation, which will involve working in a range of specialist areas e.g. Community, Renal, Paediatrics, Acute and Home Enteral Nutrition under the supervision of a line manager.
Manage a varied caseload, working within the standards of the HCPC, BDA and the Trust.
Work as part of the wider Dietetic Team in the promotion of holistic patient-centred care.
At Dorset County Hospital (DCH) we aspire to providing outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them. Our trust strategy is focussed on three strategic goals: People, Place, and Partnership. It signals our intention to truly value our staff.
Our people are our most important asset, and we want them to feel valued, welcomed, respected, they belong and matter. We recognise the link between high levels of staff satisfaction and improving patient experience and outcomes.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Raphaella Rookes Job title: Chief Dietitian Email address: raphaella.rookes@dchft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01305 254415
If you have any queries about the role or would like to visit the Hospital prior to applying then please do not hesitate to contact our Chief Dietitian on 01305 254415 or via email - raphaella.rookes@dchft.nhs.uk
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