Central London Community Health Trust

Specialist Community Dietitian

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Job summary

A great opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Dietitian with some experience, to join the Harrow Community team based at

Alexander Avenue in Harrow.

The post involves contributing to our extensive Harrow GP clinic service where you will work as an active member of the primary health care team. This will allow you to continue to develop your skills in the care of patients with Diabetes, Obesity, feeding difficulties, malnutrition, etc.

The team specialises, in Home Enteral Nutrition, with extensive input across Harrow.

Main duties of the job

Group teaching sessions for patients, especially in diabetes has continued, even during the current pandemic and this is a key focus for the team. Harrow has a diverse population and a wide selection of nutrition related conditions are prevalent within the Community.

In addition training a wide range of community health professionals such as practice nurses, community nurses and Nursing home staff. Your caseload will include nursing homes patients and those in their own home, alongside the rest of the team, with a focus on Nutrition support.

A car driver is required for the role. However, you will have access to a shared car, for your use.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

  • A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
  • Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
  • Flexible working options
  • Annual travel card loan
  • Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Details

Date posted

14 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,701 to £48,054 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-ONW-6899

Job locations

Alexander Avenue Health & Social Care Centre

London

HA2 9DX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Community dietitians provide a specialist dietetic service to GP practices, Nursing Homes and patients in their own homes, across the borough of Harrow. They also run regular education sessions to patients groups, such as diabetes, weight management and Coronary Rehabilitation for the Community setting.

The GP outreach clinics provide input to a wide range of patients, this includes: diabetes mellitus, coronary heart disease, weight management, IBS, malnourished, feeding difficulties or poor nutritional status patients. The training of Health professionals, such as Community and District Nurses, alongside health promotion activities targeted at the local Community.

Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Community dietitians provide a specialist dietetic service to GP practices, Nursing Homes and patients in their own homes, across the borough of Harrow. They also run regular education sessions to patients groups, such as diabetes, weight management and Coronary Rehabilitation for the Community setting.

The GP outreach clinics provide input to a wide range of patients, this includes: diabetes mellitus, coronary heart disease, weight management, IBS, malnourished, feeding difficulties or poor nutritional status patients. The training of Health professionals, such as Community and District Nurses, alongside health promotion activities targeted at the local Community.

Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 4 year Degree in Dietetics or Equivalent
  • Current State Registration with the HCPC

Desirable

  • Further training related to Nutrition and Dietetics
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 4 year Degree in Dietetics or Equivalent
  • Current State Registration with the HCPC

Desirable

  • Further training related to Nutrition and Dietetics

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Alexander Avenue Health & Social Care Centre

London

HA2 9DX


Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Alexander Avenue Health & Social Care Centre

London

HA2 9DX


Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Lead

Norma Corrodus

Norma.jeremiah@nhs.net

07884753331

Details

Date posted

14 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,701 to £48,054 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-ONW-6899

Job locations

Alexander Avenue Health & Social Care Centre

London

HA2 9DX


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