Acute Dietitian

NHS

  • Poole, Dorset
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Acute Dietitian to work within the inpatient teams to support maternity leave.Base Location: Cross site - Poole Hospital and Royal Bournemouth HospitalInterview Date: TBCMain duties of the jobThe role is to provide specialist dietetic support to inpatients and will be required to work cross site. The workload will include stroke, neuro and gastro patients on a variety of inpatient wards.There is also the opportunity to provide support and cover to the Nutrition Support Team and Nutrition MDT, which can include PN management. You don't have to have direct experience of this to apply as we have a fantastic team who can provide training and support gaining skills in this area.The successful applicant will receive clinical support and opportunities to develop their clinical expertise and knowledge regarding all aspects of the nutrition service settings through formal and informal training.This role is autonomous and a commitment to providing high standards of care for patients is essential as well as excellent communication skills with the ability to work to a high standard both independently and as part of a team.About usOur values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.DetailsDate posted29 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year paContractFixed termDuration9 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number153-SP04986Job locationsPoole HospitalLongfleet RoadPooleBH15 2JBJob descriptionJob responsibilities
  • To work as a member of the dietetic team providing a comprehensive, effective and evidence based dietetic service for patients at University Hospitals Dorset, including but not limited to stroke, neuro rehab and gastroenterology patients.
  • To independently formulate safe, appropriate and accurate treatment plans for oral, enteral & parenteral nutrition as part of care plans with the multi-disciplinary team.
  • To provide support to both the stroke and gastroenterology wards at UHD giving specialist advice to patients with a variety of clinical conditions.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
  • To work as a member of the dietetic team providing a comprehensive, effective and evidence based dietetic service for patients at University Hospitals Dorset, including but not limited to stroke, neuro rehab and gastroenterology patients.
  • To independently formulate safe, appropriate and accurate treatment plans for oral, enteral & parenteral nutrition as part of care plans with the multi-disciplinary team.
  • To provide support to both the stroke and gastroenterology wards at UHD giving specialist advice to patients with a variety of clinical conditions.
Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssential
  • BSc or equivalent/higher in Nutrition and Dietetics
  • HCPC registration
Desirable
  • Member of BDA specialist group
KnowledgeEssential
  • Comprehensive knowledge of issues related to wide range of clinical and dietetic practice areas (including but not limited to stroke and nutrition support)
  • Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services
  • Knowledge of the dietetic and medical management of patients with gastroenterology conditions and associated complications
  • Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at post-graduate courses.
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of working in a range of different specialist clinical areas
  • Experience of working as part of an MDT
  • Experience in delivering clinical education to staff, students or assistants and giving constructive feedback
  • Experience of managing enteral nutrition.
Desirable
  • Supervision skills
  • Student training
  • Experience of parenteral nutrition
  • Experience of stroke, neuro and gastro patients
SkillsEssential
  • Able to present information, written and verbal, in a clear, logical and concise manner
  • Ability to organise, prioritise & delegate tasks.
  • Able to cope in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients & carers
  • Ability in data collation and analysis skills
Personal QualitiesEssential
  • To be able to work successfully within a team
  • To be able to work autonomously within professional and trusts code of conducts
  • To be self motivated, flexible and reliable
  • To be empathetic and have the ability to have sensitive conversations.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Able to reflect and appraise own performance
  • Ability to respond positively to change.
Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssential
  • BSc or equivalent/higher in Nutrition and Dietetics
  • HCPC registration
Desirable
  • Member of BDA specialist group
KnowledgeEssential
  • Comprehensive knowledge of issues related to wide range of clinical and dietetic practice areas (including but not limited to stroke and nutrition support)
  • Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services
  • Knowledge of the dietetic and medical management of patients with gastroenterology conditions and associated complications
  • Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at post-graduate courses.
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of working in a range of different specialist clinical areas
  • Experience of working as part of an MDT
  • Experience in delivering clinical education to staff, students or assistants and giving constructive feedback
  • Experience of managing enteral nutrition.
Desirable
  • Supervision skills
  • Student training
  • Experience of parenteral nutrition
  • Experience of stroke, neuro and gastro patients
SkillsEssential
  • Able to present information, written and verbal, in a clear, logical and concise manner
  • Ability to organise, prioritise & delegate tasks.
  • Able to cope in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients & carers
  • Ability in data collation and analysis skills
Personal QualitiesEssential
  • To be able to work successfully within a team
  • To be able to work autonomously within professional and trusts code of conducts
  • To be self motivated, flexible and reliable
  • To be empathetic and have the ability to have sensitive conversations.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Able to reflect and appraise own performance
  • Ability to respond positively to change.

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