Advanced Critical Care Dietitian - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Cambridge, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Dietitian with nutrition support / critical care experience to work within our Medical / Surgical Critical Care.

You will be responsible for leading the Nutrition Services to medical patients in the Critical Care Unit.

We are a team of 6 Critical Care Dietitians working across two Critical Care Units. We are a friendly, dynamic team and actively involved in service and staff development.

We have recently acquired an indirect calorimeter and are in discussions about joint research projects with the Cambridge Metabolic Unit.

In addition, you will contribute to Ward rounds, audit and research projects and education of the team.


To act as part of the Dietetic Team and in conjunction with the Oncology / Critical Care Team to lead and provide a very highly specialist nutrition support Dietetic Service to patients on the John Farman Critical Care Unit and Neurosurgical Critical Care Unit, Trauma Wardat Addenbrooke's and other external Units / agencies as appropriate.

Leading the dietetic input to the trauma pathway.


To work within a multi professional framework and contribute to a first class service through evidence based clinical practice, management, education, research and audit.


To set and work towards individual and team objectives that reflect corporate plans and work within the clinical governance framework.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge.

With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners.

Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here.

CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave.

The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.


Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given.

In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

The closing date is 30 January 2023.

Benefits to you


We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.


Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given.

In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
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