Band 6 Dietitian-Therapy Services inBirmingham inBirmingham PUBLISHED
THU 31 OCT 2024
In addition to clinical responsibilities, the successful applicant will be engaged in developing and delivering training for dietetic staff and healthcare professionals and leading service development projects within the respiratory wards. The post is full-time (37.5 hours per week) with the possibility for part-time or job share arrangements. Continuous professional development is encouraged, and interested candidates can reach out to Laura Nicholson or Kiri Pointen-Bell for further inquiries.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated dietitian looking to work within the acute adult team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
If you enjoy acute dietetics and would like to develop your skills and knowledge in a large teaching hospital, then please read on.
This post is part of additional funding that was awarded last year to support the growth of the respiratory MDT, this is indicative of the high regard that Dietetics is held within this service. The post holder will provide dietetic care to inpatients who are undergoing enhanced respiratory support including NIV, CPAP and HFNO, who will likely require oral/enteral nutritional support to meet their nutritional needs. This would suit a candidate who has experience in respiratory patients or a Dietitian who is looking to enhance their current skills and knowledge with the aim to specialise in respiratory dietetics.
The post is part of the acute medicine dietetic team and of the larger dietetic team at the QE Hospital of over 60 dietitians covering various specialities. You will work closely with therapy colleagues to develop the respiratory service and will be integrated within the ward MDT, attending board rounds every week. This is a fast paced environment so good organisational skills are essential to this role.
The successful individual will take a lead role in the advanced assessment and treatment of a variety of complex patients so the applicant must have dietetic experience within a range of specialities including enteral feeding, oral nutritional support, rehabilitation as well as ability to obtain relevant anthropometric measurements.
The post holder will actively participate in development, education and delivery of training to dietetic staff, healthcare professionals and dietetic students. You will initiate and carry out service development projects on the respiratory wards therefore experience of previous project work is desirable. CPD is heavily encouraged within the department, with opportunities to attend relevant study days and participate in internal band 6 development sessions.
The post is permanent and full time (37.5 hours) although applications are welcomed for any part time or job share opportunities.
If you have any questions please contact Laura Nicholson ) or Kiri Pointen-Bell )
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