As part of the Community Dietetic Service, you will assess, implement and monitor nutritional care plans for adult patients referred to the service. You will provide a service for patients in a range of locations including clinics (face to face and via phone), patients in their own homes, care homes, and on the ward based intermediate care unit. You will be interested in maintaining a wide range of dietetic skills. You will be involved in initiatives to ensure the appropriate prescribing of nutritional supplements and will participate in training on malnutrition including screening and first line interventions as needed. You will be involved in the training of student dietitians during their placements as needed.
Overview
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Dietitian to join our friendly team of Community Dietitians and Dietetic Assistant Practitioner. The post will suit a dietitian who thrives on variety and wishes to experience patient care in a range of different settings (clinics/home visits/care homes and ward based intermediate care). You will maintain skills in a range of clinical areas including nutrition support, gastroenterology, liver and pancreatic conditions, diabetes, and other long‑term conditions. You will enjoy managing patients holistically in their community setting, liaising with acute dietitians, tertiary centres and other health professionals as needed. You will be an excellent communicator enjoying both 1‑1 consultations and telephone consultations and enjoy working with other professionals on the inpatient intermediate care unit.
If successful you will join a friendly team with 9 dietitians, a dietetic assistant practitioner and clerical support based within easy access of Manchester and the peak district. If you want to be part of a friendly department, which is committed to high quality Dietetic care we look forward to hearing from you.
About the Trust
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
Core Values
* Compassion
* Accountability
* Respect
* Excellence
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.
Benefits
Benefits include flexible working, 27‑33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
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