Dietician insouthport insouthport PUBLISHED
FRI 20 SEP 2024
NHS Professionals Limited rOX1jVLY
In addition to clinical responsibilities, the dietitian will contribute to policy development related to nutrition and dietetics. Applicants must hold a dietetics degree or equivalent, be HCPC registered, possess a UK driving license, and demonstrate relevant experience. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to make a significant impact within the dietetic team.
Why might this job interest you?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dynamic dietitian, to join the community team at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS working predominately at Southport Hospital but there may be some days needed at Ormskirk Hospital also. This post would suit an experienced dietitian. The purpose of this role is to provide a dietetic service to in-patients in Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals, mainly but not exclusively in nutrition support. The post-holder will manage their own caseload of adult patients - being allocated their own wards which will include medical and surgical wards.
Responsibilities of this job role
If you are successful in your application to this post, you will be expected to manage and deliver on the responsibilities outlined below as well as those not included here, call today to discuss further:
As part of the dietetic team, the post- holder will cover and support the clinical workload of other dietitians, e.g. during annual leave. Where appropriate they will provide support to less experienced dietitians within the team.
To educate and train other health professionals including nurses, doctors, junior staff and student dietitians in relation to adult nutritional issues.
To participate in the supervision of student dietitians on clinical placement and for work experience students.
To contribute to policy development on matters relating to nutrition and dietetics.
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Why might this job interest you?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dynamic dietitian, to join the community team at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS working predominately at Southport Hospital but there may be some days needed at Ormskirk Hospital also. This post would suit an experienced dietitian. The purpose of this role is to provide a dietetic service to in-patients in Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals, mainly but not exclusively in nutrition support. The post-holder will manage their own caseload of adult patients - being allocated their own wards which will include medical and surgical wards.
Responsibilities of this job role
If you are successful in your application to this post, you will be expected to manage and deliver on the responsibilities outlined below as well as those not included here, call today to discuss further:
As part of the dietetic team, the post- holder will cover and support the clinical workload of other dietitians, e.g. during annual leave. Where appropriate they will provide support to less experienced dietitians within the team.
To educate and train other health professionals including nurses, doctors, junior staff and student dietitians in relation to adult nutritional issues.
To participate in the supervision of student dietitians on clinical placement and for work experience students.
To contribute to policy development on matters relating to nutrition and dietetics.
To be successful in applying for this role you will need:
HCPC registered.
Dietetics degree or equivalent.
UK Driving License/Use of a car for work essential.
In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of
- Relevant Qualifications
- Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.
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