Job summary
The specialist gastroenterology dietitian is responsible for providing an inpatient dietetic service for patients referred by the Gastroenterologists and Specialist Nurses as well as other medical professionals where patients have a high risk or clinical evidence of malnutrition. The post includes the need to provide group education for patients and staff, support junior member of staff and dietetic students in the department. Key contacts include dietetic colleagues, the Gastroenterologists, ward staff, specialist nurses, catering and pharmacy. The post holder may be asked to provide dietetic services unrelated to gastroenterology and should have a good knowledge of general dietetics.
Main duties of the job
- Inpatient, telephone and group support for patients with gastrointestinal conditions where dietetic intervention are appropriate.
- Inpatient management of patients admitted with the complications of malnutrition
- Act as a source of expert information for gastroenterology providing clinical updates for dietetic staff, students, medical and nursing staff as appropriate.
- Development of dietetic resources and care pathways for relevant patient groups alongside the Dietetic Team Leader and other members of the gastroenterology dietetic team.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for main responsibilities and requirements of this role.
As above: "The Recruitment Team will automatically complete working for your organisation and detailed job description and main responsibilities sections on your behalf."
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- HCPC Registered Dietitian
- Evidence of relevant post graduate study/ CPD
Desirable
- Training in communication and behaviour change skills
- Relevant dietetic mental health CPD
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience
- Relevant MDT Experience
- Evidence of relevant audit, clinical governance, service development
Desirable
- Gastro dietetics knowledge and experience
- Mental health/ eating disorder dietetics knowledge and experience
- TPN/ Advanced Nutrition support knowledge and experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Problem Solving Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- HCPC Registered Dietitian
- Evidence of relevant post graduate study/ CPD
Desirable
- Training in communication and behaviour change skills
- Relevant dietetic mental health CPD
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience
- Relevant MDT Experience
- Evidence of relevant audit, clinical governance, service development
Desirable
- Gastro dietetics knowledge and experience
- Mental health/ eating disorder dietetics knowledge and experience
- TPN/ Advanced Nutrition support knowledge and experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Problem Solving Skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
