Surgical Dietitian - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom - University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
2 weeks ago
Description
To provide a hospital-based clinical nutrition and dietetic service for surgical patients on Specialised Surgical Care Unit (SSCU) and male and female surgical wards who require specialist dietetic treatment, this will include planning and prioritisation of patient care.
To undertake complex nutritional assessment and calculation of nutritional requirements for patients on SSCU/surgical wards. This includes anthropometric measurements, interpretation of biochemistry and their underlying medical condition.Provide a consistent and qualitative approach to assessing nutritional requirements in surgery specialities, so providing adequate nutrition without over/under feeding.
To provide cover for the surgical dietetic team during periods of annual leave, sick leave etc, this will include outpatient clinic cover.
To support and liaise with the chief dietitians and team leads. To actively participate in ward meetings, ward rounds, case conferences as appropriate.
To liaise with and work as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, building and maintaining effective working relationships within the Trust and the health economy.
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