Advanced dietitian (critical care)

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an HCPC registered dietitian with experience of working in critical care to join our team of ICU dietitians at Southampton General Hospital on a fixed term basis due to an internal promotion.  The post holder will provide specialist nutrition support across our three adult intensive care units – general, cardiac and neurosciences as well as our surgical high care.

UHS is a tertiary centre for many services including HPB, upper GI surgery, haematology, neurology, cardiac surgery and intestinal failure and so we provide care for some of the South’s most critically ill patients. You will join our team of experienced critical care dietitians and friendly and varied multidisciplinary team; as a member of the multidisciplinary team you will participate in ward rounds and MDT meetings.  There will also be opportunities to get involved in research trials, teaching of medical and nursing staff, service evaluations and service developments.

The department of dietetics and speech and language therapy employs approximately 130 staff, providing both acute and community services in adults and paediatrics across a range of specialities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL DO

You will:

• Work as an integral member of the critical care multidisciplinary teams, providing a highly specialist clinical dietetic service to patients on our intensive care units.  •    Work both autonomously and within multidisciplinary teams to optimise care and implement highly specialised enteral and parenteral nutrition. •    Contribute to the development of the dietetic service to critical care. •    Facilitate the implementation of national standards and guidelines relevant to your clinical speciality. •    Undertake audit, evidence-based projects/research and review of practice making recommendations for future developments and clinical practice.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR   We are looking for someone who has a keen interest and significant experience in complex nutrition support and critical care, with evidence of relevant, strong clinical skills.  The ability to prioritise and manage a busy, complex caseload is essential.  Strong team working skills are necessary as well as excellent communication skills. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work within an MDT as a highly specialist dietitian and have the confidence to present and discuss your professional opinion with colleagues.