Specialist Paediatric Dietitian - London, United Kingdom - St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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London, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Practice autonomously, providing high quality clinical practice in specialist area. Be proactive in clinical decision making underpinned by an enhanced level of theoretical and practical knowledge. Use enhanced clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge of service users in specialist area.

Undertake specialist holistic nutritional assessments including the calculation of nutritional requirements on the interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometry, clinical condition and other physical parameters in those with complex needs.

To be experienced in the use of anthropometric equipment for assessment of nutritional status, such as bioelectrical impedance, callipers and hand grip dynamometer and interpretation of results.

To develop a suitable dietetic treatment plan based on evidence based practice and provide advanced nutritional advice to service users, in collaboration with their carers, where needs are complex.

This involves the interpretation and communication of complex and sensitive information in an understandable form.

Where appropriate, to advise and liaise with the catering staff concerning the dietary needs for service users and to assist in instructing chefs on preparation of special meals as required.

To adapt and analyse the menu cycle to ensure suitability for the service users and make recommendations to the site Catering Manager.

Demonstrate a level of knowledge in relation to pattern of disease or disorder, marker of condition progression and range of treatment available at each stage of disorder or condition.

To provide expert dietetic advice to the multidisciplinary team, through attendance and participation in multidisciplinary team meetings and ward rounds.