Job overview
Due to career progression within our team, we are recruiting into our rotational dietetic program.
If you are a student who is soon to graduate, a new graduate or an experienced Band Dietitian who would love the opportunity to learn in a wide variety of Dietetic specialities we would love to hear from you, apply now!
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the best teaching hospitals in the UK and offers the successful candidates the opportunity to gain valuable training so that they can not only advance their careers but join a team that offers the very best in nutritional care.
We have opportunities for people at all points in their careers. So, whether you are looking to start your dietetic career, nurture your existing skills and experience or, looking to advance your career, we have a place for you in our team.
As a valued member of our team, you will receive:
· Enrolment in our structured rotational program with dedicated time to learn and practice specialist skills in critical care, gastroenterology, surgical, neurosciences and oncology
· Clinical supervision and support from a team of experienced and specialist dietitians
· Dedicated time for professional and service development
· Regular performance appraisals and personalised development plan
· Access to a range of CPD opportunities, the Oxford AHPs Research & Innovation Unit, and Bodleian Library collection.
· Support for further academic study related to speciality and/or service delivery
Main duties of the job
Undertake a specified role in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the dietetic service provided to patients in designated areas within the acute setting, carrying a defined caseload and working as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team. To work closely with senior dietitians as a team member.
The post holder will provide a high standard of dietetic advice to our service users in various settings including inpatients and outpatients.
To perform nutritional assessments and consider clinical diagnoses of patients, who may have complex and/or chronic presentation, to determine dietetic treatment, to monitor and evaluate treatment, and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
To provide tailored dietetic advice, teaching and training for all members of the MDT, dietitians, student dietitians, other healthcare providers, patients and carers in all aspects of nutrition and dietetics.
To act as a member of working parties within the department ( student training, catering, clinical governance, diet sheet, etc).
To supervise students and be involved in the clinical supervision process.
To provide dietetic cover for other team members as needed.
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
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