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    Dieticians - Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

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    University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust are recruiting for a Rotational Band 5 Dietitian. This post would suit either student dietitians or experienced Band 5 dietitians. We invite applicants seeking part time or full time to apply.

    Rotational dietitians work within the acute and community dietetic teams.

    Rotations will provide the opportunity to work within a wide range of specialties including community, acute medicine, oncology, gastroenterology, paediatrics and renal.


    Band 5 dietitians will work closely within an established dietetic team and work in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams including doctors, nurses, caterers and therapists to deliver dietetic care to patients.


    The successful applicants will be required to develop and take part in staff teaching, student training and support the team in audit and service developments.


    Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

    To provide a dietetic service to an allocated workload of inpatients and outpatients at Derriford Hospital and Community sites and maintain accurate records under the supervision of a senior dietitian.

    To participate in the teaching and training of other health care professionals.
    To be involved in all Nutrition and Dietetic departmental activities and contribute to the delivery of a Trust wide dietetic service

    Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care.

    The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.

    If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles.

    We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.

    Provide a high standard of dietetic service to patients through comprehensive assessment, planning, and monitoring of patient requirements using evidence- based practice.

    Communicate accurately in writing and/or verbally with other health professionals. Record all assessments and interventions in clinical notes, nursing notes and dietetic record cards in line with BDA guidelines.

    Develop and apply knowledge in specialist areas, under the supervision of a senior dietitian.

    Provide regular outpatient clinics.

    Prepare and deliver presentations and training programmes to patients and healthcare professionals using current evidence-based resources.

    Participate in education and training of student dietitians with clinical supervisory skills training.

    Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development to improve patient centred care.

    Participate in audits and quality monitoring.


    Be aware of and adhere to all trust policies and procedures, the Health & Safety at Work Act and Data Protection Act.

    Liaises with food services department to ensure correct provision of therapeutic diets to inpatients on assigned ward

    For further details please see attached JD& PS.
    BSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
    Counselling skills training

    Proven knowledge of anthropometry, biochemistry, pharmacology to undertake a full nutrition assessment
    Previous relevant employment in healthcare setting
    Interest in health and fitness

    Flexible regarding duties
    Ability to travel between sites
    University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
    Derriford Hospital


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