Specialist Dietitian in Derby inDerby PUBLISHED TUE 10 JUN 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 6: £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata pa
PERMANENT GOOD SALARY
SPONSORSHIP POSSIBLE
ANASTOMOSIS MORBID OBESITY MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY VISA
Job description
Flexible role tailored to your expertise across Community, Stroke, Bariatric and Home Enteral Feeding services.
Thriving in a women-friendly, socially inclusive department prioritising staff wellbeing and positive team culture.
Enhanced career development with research, audit, and leadership training opportunities.
Direct impact on vulnerable patients with home visits, promoting meaningful community engagement.
Strong supportive network working with GPs and healthcare professionals for comprehensive care.
Join a dedicated Multi-Disciplinary Team in a specialist Bariatric unit offering transformative patient care.
Discover a fulfilling opportunity with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust as a Specialist Dietitian. At the heart of Derby, your expertise will enhance diverse services, including Community, Home Enteral Feeding, Stroke Rehabilitation, and Bariatric care. Tailor your role to align with your skills and passions, impacting lives in both Royal Derby Hospital and Florence Nightingale Community Hospital. Thrive in a socially inclusive workspace that prioritises your well-being and nurtures a supportive team culture. Engage with outpatients and inpatients, truly making a difference in the transition of enterally fed patients, whilst collaborating with GPs and care homes.
After working with vulnerable patients through home visits, immerse yourself in our bariatric service, guiding individuals through weight management and surgical preparation. Join a dynamic Multi-Disciplinary Team, influencing lives through nutritional counselling and support. Opportunities for professional growth abound through research, audits, and leadership training, with established programmes guiding student dietitians. Keen to embark on this rewarding journey? Simply click the "Apply Now" button on jobsincare.com to take the first step towards making a meaningful impact in the dietetics field.
After working with vulnerable patients through home visits, immerse yourself in our bariatric service, guiding individuals through weight management and surgical preparation. Join a dynamic Multi-Disciplinary Team, influencing lives through nutritional counselling and support. Opportunities for professional growth abound through research, audits, and leadership training, with established programmes guiding student dietitians. Keen to embark on this rewarding journey? Simply click the "Apply Now" button on jobsincare.com to take the first step towards making a meaningful impact in the dietetics field.
Flexible role tailored to your expertise across Community, Stroke, Bariatric and Home Enteral Feeding services.
Thriving in a women-friendly, socially inclusive department prioritising staff wellbeing and positive team culture.
Enhanced career development with research, audit, and leadership training opportunities.
Direct impact on vulnerable patients with home visits, promoting meaningful community engagement.
Strong supportive network working with GPs and healthcare professionals for comprehensive care.
Join a dedicated Multi-Disciplinary Team in a specialist Bariatric unit offering transformative patient care.
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Flexible role tailored to your expertise across Community, Stroke, Bariatric and Home Enteral Feeding services.; Thriving in a women-friendly, socially inclusive department prioritising staff wellbeing and positive team culture.; Enhanced career development with research, audit, and leadership training opportunities.; Direct impact on vulnerable patients with home visits, promoting meaningful community engagement.; Strong supportive network working with GPs and healthcare professionals for comprehensive care.; Join a dedicated Multi-Disciplinary Team in a specialist Bariatric unit offering transformative patient care.
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To work as a Specialist Dietitian in the UK, you will need a combination of educational qualifications, clinical skills, and interpersonal abilities. Here’s a breakdown of the essential skills and qualifications you should have:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Degree in Dietetics: A recognized BSc (Hons) in Dietetics or an equivalent qualification is essential. This usually involves completing an accredited program that includes both theoretical and practical coursework.
2. Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC): You must be registered with the HCPC to practice as a dietitian in the UK.
3. Postgraduate Qualifications: While not always mandatory, obtaining a Master’s degree or additional certifications in specialized areas (e.g., sports nutrition, pediatric dietetics) can enhance your expertise and job prospects.
Clinical Skills:
1. Assessment Skills: Ability to conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and understand various dietary needs.
2. Care Planning: Skill in developing, implementing, and reviewing dietary care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
3. Clinical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of nutrition and dietetics related to specific health conditions, such as diabetes, obesity, gastrointestinal disorders, and others.
4. Evidence-based Practice: Knowledge of current research and guidelines in nutrition to provide evidence-based recommendations.
Interpersonal Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to explain nutritional concepts clearly to patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Ability to build rapport with clients, understand their concerns, and support them in making dietary changes.
3. Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, liaising with other health professionals such as doctors, nurses, and psychologists.
Organizational Skills:
1. Time Management: Ability to manage your workload efficiently and prioritize tasks.
2. Documentation: Skill in maintaining accurate and detailed patient records, reports, and care plans.
Professional Development:
1. Continuous Learning: Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated on the latest research, guidelines, and technologies in dietetics.
Technical Skills:
1. Nutritional Analysis Tools: Familiarity with software and tools used for dietary analysis and management.
2. Technology Competence: Ability to use electronic health records and telehealth platforms effectively.
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