Dietitian - Rapid Access Acute Rehabilitation

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 6 position, on a part-time basis (0.6WTE), within the St. Georges dietetic team, to support thespecialist 8 bedded rapid access rehabilitation facility within St George's Hospital, where patients with an acquired brain injury of any cause will receive a consultant led multidisciplinary intensive rehabilitation programme.

The successful applicant will be required to work collaboratively with the Rapid Access Acute Rehabilitation MDT. The role requires strong nutrition support skills, especially in enteral feeding, whilst taking a holistic approach to patient management. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who is pro-active, dynamic, flexible, has a patient centred approach with excellent communication skills.

Main duties of the job

• Practice autonomously, providing high quality clinical practice in the area of Rapid Access Acute Rehabilitation.
• 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 within the Rapid Access Acute Rehabilitation service

• The Rapid Access Acute Rehabilitation service has been running for 12 months and is key in reducing the waiting time to access Level 1 Neuro Rehabilitation.

  Multidisciplinary team consists of Consultant, clinical fellow, AHPs, psychologist and discharge coordinator.

About us

St.George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the regional specialist care provider for south west London, Surrey and beyond. The trust provides a high quality, comprehensive range of health services from leading edge tertiary and trauma care to community services. With national and regional referrals added to our local 3.5m catchment, we serve a population of around 5m. Acute and tertiary health services are delivered from over 1,000 beds across two sites, by around 8,000 staff.

St.George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a major acute hospital that offers very specialist care for complex injuries and illnesses, including trauma, neurology, cardiac care, renal services, gastrointestinal services, intestinal failure, cancer care and stroke.

Neuro rehab is vital in maximising patient recovery from stroke and trauma and supporting those with chronic neurological conditions. Evidence shows that the cost of early rehab intervention is rapidly offset by the longer term savings in the cost of community care.

In 2022, NHSEI London Region, the London Specialised Rehabilitation Collaborative and the London Major Trauma Network Steering Group collaborated to describe an investment aiming to address deficiencies in Level 1/2a specialised neuro rehab. This has resulted in the provision of 8 additional Level 1 beds at St George's Hospital , with the aim of providing early rapid access rehabilitation which evidence has shown to decrease the LOS for patients.