Nutrition Support Dietitian in London inLondon PUBLISHED TUE 20 AUG 2024 Jump to job information section
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Job description
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Band 5 Dietitian (permanent and full time) to join our community Nutrition and Dietetics team. This post is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic and self-motivated, with an interest in developing their knowledge and skills in nutrition support across a diverse and vibrant area in central London.
Our team has adopted and is embedding a Food Based Approach to managing malnutrition, delivering on personalised care and health coaching, and actively supports primary care with the appropriate prescribing of oral nutritional supplements.
The service includes a successful and proactive team of dietitians and dietetic assistant practitioners. We are a supportive and innovative team that continuously seeks to adapt and improve the service we provide as well as a strong focus on the health and well-being of our staff.
Our team purpose statement is ‘We are committed to enabling our patients to achieve their nutrition and hydration goals through providing evidence-based dietetic care’
The team is predominantly hybrid working. The post will involve a combination of face-to-face clinics, virtual clinics, and home visits in the boroughs of Hammersmith & Fulham, Westminster, and Kensington & Chelsea.
The post holder will be part of a wider network of Dietitians throughout the Trust. There is a strong emphasis on learning and development and expect all staff to participate in Quality Improvement.
We Can Offer You
Vittoria Romano – Appropriate Prescribing Lead
Interview date: 2 October at Lisson Grove Health Centre
Our team has adopted and is embedding a Food Based Approach to managing malnutrition, delivering on personalised care and health coaching, and actively supports primary care with the appropriate prescribing of oral nutritional supplements.
The service includes a successful and proactive team of dietitians and dietetic assistant practitioners. We are a supportive and innovative team that continuously seeks to adapt and improve the service we provide as well as a strong focus on the health and well-being of our staff.
Our team purpose statement is ‘We are committed to enabling our patients to achieve their nutrition and hydration goals through providing evidence-based dietetic care’
The team is predominantly hybrid working. The post will involve a combination of face-to-face clinics, virtual clinics, and home visits in the boroughs of Hammersmith & Fulham, Westminster, and Kensington & Chelsea.
The post holder will be part of a wider network of Dietitians throughout the Trust. There is a strong emphasis on learning and development and expect all staff to participate in Quality Improvement.
- Your own caseload of patients who require nutrition support. This can be face-face at health centres, at home or in care homes and virtually (via telephone or video) as per service users’ requirements.
- A caseload of HETF patients in care homes (after the relevant Band 5 competencies have been completed).
- Actively partaking in quality improvement projects and or audits.
- Supporting student training.
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
Vittoria Romano – Appropriate Prescribing Lead
Interview date: 2 October at Lisson Grove Health Centre
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If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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To work as a Nutrition Support Dietitian in the UK, you need a combination of formal qualifications, clinical skills, and personal attributes. Here are the essential skills and qualifications required:
Qualifications
1. Degree in Dietetics: You must have a recognized degree in dietetics. This is typically a BSc or MSc in Dietetics, which is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
2. HCPC Registration: After completing your degree, you must register with the HCPC to practice as a dietitian in the UK.
3. Further Training: Specialized training in nutrition support may be beneficial and, in some cases, required for specific roles.
Key Skills
1. Clinical Knowledge: Understanding of human nutrition, metabolism, and the dietary management of various medical conditions, especially those requiring specialized nutrition support (e.g., enteral and parenteral nutrition).
2. Assessment Skills: Ability to assess nutritional needs of patients accurately, including understanding and interpreting anthropometric, biochemical, and clinical data.
3. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively educate patients, families, and healthcare teams about nutrition support strategies.
4. Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to build rapport with patients and work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, including doctors, nurses, and pharmacists.
5. Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze clinical information, develop nutrition care plans, and make evidence-based decisions tailored to individual patient needs.
6. Cultural Competence: Understanding of cultural differences in dietary preferences and the ability to provide culturally sensitive care.
7. Problem-Solving Skills: Capability to identify problems and develop practical and flexible solutions in a clinical setting.
8. Time Management and Organization: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple cases and priorities effectively in a healthcare environment.
9. Research Skills: Familiarity with current research and evidence-based guidelines in nutrition and dietetics, particularly in nutrition support.
10. Technical Skills: Proficiency in using nutrition-related software, feeding pumps, and understanding nutritional formulations.
Professional Development
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Engagement in ongoing education and training to keep your skills and knowledge up to date is crucial. This includes attending workshops, seminars, and obtaining relevant certifications.
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