Specialist Dietitian - Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery inNottingham inNottingham PUBLISHED MON 21 OCT 2024

Band 6: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum FIXEDTERM
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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Specialist Dietitian for a temporary 9-month role within their Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) team, covering maternity leave. This band 6 position is ideal for a dietitian looking to enhance their clinical experience in UGI dietetics, particularly in managing patients with surgical and oncology needs. The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, evidence-based dietary care for inpatients and outpatients, including those requiring home enteral feeding.

Candidates will be involved in nutritional interventions and may also engage in supporting audits to evaluate the impact of dietetic care. While experience in surgery, oncology, or gastroenterology is preferred, it is not mandatory. The role necessitates strong communication and time management skills, plus a commitment to personal development and teamwork. Opportunities for student training and additional training will be provided, along with the requirement to comply with personal protective equipment guidelines.

An opportunity has arisen for a dietitian to work within the dietetic upper gastrointestinal (UGI) team at NUH, covering a period of maternity leave for 9 months.

Are you a dietitian keen to expand your clinical experience within UGI dietetics? Do you have a passion for improving patient outcomes with the best nutritional care? If so, we have 1WTE band 6, temporary post available as part of our team at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust. You will become an integral member of our supportive multidisciplinary team, working with 5 other experienced Upper GI dietitians, aiming to deliver high quality, patient centred, evidence based dietetic care.Your role would involve both surgical and oncology aspects of Upper GI with cancer and complex surgical patients. We provide care for patients living in Nottingham and the wider area.

The post holder will have the opportunity to provide support with UGI in and outpatients including complex surgical and oncology Home Enteral Feeding patients within this pathway. The successful candidate will support nutritional interventions including oral nutrition, enteral feeding, and the longer-term management of complex patients. Experience within surgery, oncology or gastroenterology would be desirable but not essential. You would work closely with the broader MDT to optimise patient care. The post holder will also support audit and service evaluation to demonstrate the benefits of dietetic input within these patient pathways.

You will have the opportunity to be involved in student training for both B and C placement students from the University of Nottingham.

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You should have experience of working as a Dietitian. You will need to have excellent communication skills, a flexible approach and the ability to manage your own time and workload and that of other members of staff within a supportive team. You will work alongside dietitians as well as dietetic technicians and a dietetic assistant. We expect you to be enthusiastic, motivated and keen to develop your own skills and those of others. Experience of nutritional support is essential. Additional training will be provided.

As part of this role it is essential that you will be able to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) accordingly to national and local guidance.

Please refer to the job description and personal specification attached.

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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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