Job summary
We are looking for an experienced dietitian who is happy to
travel to various facilities within our services, to provide dietetic support
and catering involvement. Our services include complex older person mental
health and secure services in Learning Disability/Autism.
We also have
contracts for specific dietetic needs at our College in Vale of Glamorgan.
This is an exciting clinical post that requires the
applicant to work independently whilst receiving the full support of the multi
professional teams on each site.
We actively promote training and
supervision on a regular basis and ensure the post holder is an integrated part
of local governance and audit process. We pay HCPC registration fees as well as
offering a variety of resources to support individual wellness.
Main duties of the job
To manage a specialist case load of patients
with complex nutritional needs, using evidence based and person-centred
principles, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment.
To manage all service resources
effectively.
To take
responsibility as an autonomous practitioner in planning and developing a
dietetic service with a range of adults with complex needs in older persons
mental health/ mental health and learning disability
About us
Employing over 1,600 people, Iris Care Group is the largest independent health and social care provider across the Southwest of England and South Wales. We provide innovative, effective, and forward-thinking care for adults with specialist mental healthcare needs.
With over 90% of staff saying they enjoy their job; we are proud to have created environments where our staff feel rewarded and fulfilled. Work for us and youll go home knowing that youve made a difference.
What will you receive?
- Band 6 - Band 7 depending on experience
- Industry-leading training
- Employee Assistance Program free 24/7 confidential helpline (domestic, financial, legal, health support, etc.)
- High street retail discount scheme
- 'Recognise Me', our new staff benefits, wellbeing and recognition platform
- Free on-site parking and uniform
- Friendly and supportive work environment
- Death in service
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Complete full assessment of patients nutritional status, using appropriate anthropometric, biochemical and medical records and identify their nutritional requirements.
- Devise core and specialist nutritional treatment plans e.g. diabetes, weight reducing, food intolerance, enteral nutrition, renal nutrition, disordered eating.
- Implement specialist group and individual treatments to achieve goals.
- Use patient centred motivation techniques to effect nutritional behaviour change.
- Evaluate and modify interventions using appropriate outcome measures.
- Practice in accordance with legislation according to your clinical area.
Communication
Communicate with patients, using the most appropriate verbal, written or pictorial method, in a way that respects their view, autonomy and culture.
- Translate key nutritional messages into simple ideas and language that can be easily understood by the client group.
- Work collaboratively with all members of the clinical team and share information with the team members formally and informally through morning meetings/huddles/CTP and CPAs and MDT notes.
- Liaise with other departments within the service and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Complete full assessment of patients nutritional status, using appropriate anthropometric, biochemical and medical records and identify their nutritional requirements.
- Devise core and specialist nutritional treatment plans e.g. diabetes, weight reducing, food intolerance, enteral nutrition, renal nutrition, disordered eating.
- Implement specialist group and individual treatments to achieve goals.
- Use patient centred motivation techniques to effect nutritional behaviour change.
- Evaluate and modify interventions using appropriate outcome measures.
- Practice in accordance with legislation according to your clinical area.
Communication
Communicate with patients, using the most appropriate verbal, written or pictorial method, in a way that respects their view, autonomy and culture.
- Translate key nutritional messages into simple ideas and language that can be easily understood by the client group.
- Work collaboratively with all members of the clinical team and share information with the team members formally and informally through morning meetings/huddles/CTP and CPAs and MDT notes.
- Liaise with other departments within the service and beyond.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent dietetic qualification.
- Registered to practice by HCPC.
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
- Experience in clinical dietetics.
- Evidence of ongoing CPD training.
Desirable
- Post- Graduate Courses.
- Member of relevant COT specialist section.
- Driving licence
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work as an independent therapist
- Knowledge of Chaotic eating patterns and other areas such as Prader Willi/Autism/ restrictive eating
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent dietetic qualification.
- Registered to practice by HCPC.
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
- Experience in clinical dietetics.
- Evidence of ongoing CPD training.
Desirable
- Post- Graduate Courses.
- Member of relevant COT specialist section.
- Driving licence
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work as an independent therapist
- Knowledge of Chaotic eating patterns and other areas such as Prader Willi/Autism/ restrictive eating
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
