Nutrition Support Dietitian inLondon inLondon PUBLISHED FRI 11 OCT 2024

Band 6: £42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro rata) PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

Central London Community Health Trust r1KLJln8

The Central London Community Health Trust is seeking a Band 6 Nutrition Support Dietitian to join their Nutrition Support Service, working 18.75 hours per week on a flexible schedule. The role focuses on providing care to patients at risk of malnutrition in the community, employing a food-based approach and prescribing oral nutritional supplements in accordance with the North Central London formulary. Candidates should have experience across various clinical dietetic specialties, preferably in acute or community settings, and a keen interest in oral nutritional support and home enteral tube feeding.

The Dietitian will collaborate closely with patients, their families, and healthcare professionals, including GPs and pharmacists, to ensure coordinated care. This position offers the opportunity to engage in valuable experiences and cover additional areas as needed, making it an exciting step for dietitians eager to advance their careers while making a significant impact in the community.

Are you a passionate and experienced Dietitian looking to make a meaningful impact in the community? We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Dietitian to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Nutrition Support Service at CLCH!

Working pattern: 18.75 hours per weekHours: FlexibleSalary range: £42,936 to £50,697 pro rata including HCA outer ?Band 6

About the Role:

As a Band 6 Dietitian, you will play a vital role in supporting patients in the community who are at risk of malnutrition. You'll work closely with patients, their families, and carers, using a food-based approach and appropriate prescribing of oral nutritional supplements in line with our pathway and the North Central London (NCL) formulary. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in home

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have skills and experience across a range of clinical dietetic specialties, gained in either an acute or community setting.
You should be enthusiastic about specialising in oral nutritional support and home enteral tube feeding and ready to take the next step in your dietetic career.
In this role as a Dietitian we require flexibility to cover additional areas as needed.

Your responsibilities as a Dietitian :

Community Support: Provide care for patients at risk of malnutrition by liaising with patients, relatives, and carers, using a food-based approach and prescribing oral nutritional supplements in line with the North Central London (NCL) formulary.

Home Enteral Tube Feeding: Gain experience in supporting patients on home enteral tube feeding, contributing to their nutritional care together with other health care professionals.

Collaborative Communication: Regularly interact with GP practices, hospital dietitians, pharmacists, and other community-based teams, including nursing, One Care Home, and Frailty MDTs, ensuring coordinated care.

Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

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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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Nutrition Support Dietitian inLondon inLondon PUBLISHED FRI 11 OCT 2024

Central London Community Health Trust r1KLJln8

About us Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

About us
Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.