Opportunity to work in a supportive and innovative environment with a proactive team of dietitians.
Engagement in a diverse caseload, managing approximately 20 care homes and individual residents, enhancing patient care across multiple settings.
Focus on professional development through clinical supervision, continuous education, and leadership training opportunities.
Hybrid working model that offers flexibility while still promoting team collaboration and connection through monthly and weekly meetings.
Active involvement in staff well-being, ensuring a balanced work environment that prioritizes health and well-being.
Chance to contribute to population health improvement strategies in a community setting, making a meaningful impact on the health of older adults.
Involvement in training and education initiatives to enhance the skills and knowledge of care home staff, promoting a food-based approach to managing malnutrition.
Join our dynamic community Nutrition and Dietetics team at Central London Community Health Trust as a Band 5 Nutrition Support Dietitian on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role offers an exciting opportunity for women with a passion for nutrition and a desire to make a difference in the lives of older adults. You’ll work closely with care homes across Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, and Hammersmith & Fulham, managing a caseload that empowers residents to achieve their nutritional goals through evidence-based care.
Our supportive and innovative team is dedicated to your professional growth, providing continuous opportunities for learning and development. You’ll engage in hands-on training and education, conduct vital audits, and promote a food-first approach to health. With hybrid working arrangements, regular team meetings, and a strong focus on wellbeing, this role is perfect for those looking to balance their career with fulfilment. Join us in making a real impact in the care industry and enhancing the lives of others while expanding your skills and expertise.
If you are eager to embrace a role that combines your passion for nutrition and community care, we invite you to apply and become part of a team that values the health and wellbeing of its staff and service users alike.
Our supportive and innovative team is dedicated to your professional growth, providing continuous opportunities for learning and development. You’ll engage in hands-on training and education, conduct vital audits, and promote a food-first approach to health. With hybrid working arrangements, regular team meetings, and a strong focus on wellbeing, this role is perfect for those looking to balance their career with fulfilment. Join us in making a real impact in the care industry and enhancing the lives of others while expanding your skills and expertise.
If you are eager to embrace a role that combines your passion for nutrition and community care, we invite you to apply and become part of a team that values the health and wellbeing of its staff and service users alike.
Opportunity to work in a supportive and innovative environment with a proactive team of dietitians.
Engagement in a diverse caseload, managing approximately 20 care homes and individual residents, enhancing patient care across multiple settings.
Focus on professional development through clinical supervision, continuous education, and leadership training opportunities.
Hybrid working model that offers flexibility while still promoting team collaboration and connection through monthly and weekly meetings.
Active involvement in staff well-being, ensuring a balanced work environment that prioritizes health and well-being.
Chance to contribute to population health improvement strategies in a community setting, making a meaningful impact on the health of older adults.
Involvement in training and education initiatives to enhance the skills and knowledge of care home staff, promoting a food-based approach to managing malnutrition.
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Band 5 Dietitian (12 months fixed term) to join our community Nutrition and Dietetics team; ideal for someone who is enthusiastic and self-motivated, with an interest in developing their knowledge and skills in nutrition support.
This role is responsible for working with care homes for older adults and supporting the delivery of an innovative project involving training, education, audit, clinical reviews (managing a caseload of patients), report writing and presentations.
The service is a successful and proactive team of dietitians and dietetic assistant practitioners covering Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, and Hammersmith & Fulham boroughs. We deliver nutrition support, home enteral feeding and community gastroenterology to the wider community. We are a supportive and innovative team that continuously seeks to adapt and improve the service we provide and a strong focus on the health and well-being of our staff.
Our team purpose statement: '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, meets face to face once a month and virtually weekly. The postholder will join a wider network of Dietitians across the Trust. There is a strong emphasis on learning and development, student training as well as delivering personalised care and a health coaching approach to our service users.
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- You will manage a caseload of approximately 20 care homes (residential and nursing homes) to deliver population health improvement strategies
- You will manage a small caseload of care home residents referred into the dietetic service
- You will conduct audits in care homes to identify improvement needs
- You will deliver training and education with a focus on the care homes improvement needs
- You will actively promote a food-based approach to managing malnutrition and reduce reliance on prescribed oral nutritional supplements
- You will utilise influencing skills to embed the British Dietetic Association's Care Home Digest within the care homes
- You will be supporting student training
- We will support you to actively participate in clinical supervision, continuous professional development, and the development of leadership skills
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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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