Dietitian

Job overview

This fixed term post is open for those who are newly qualified with HCPC registration.  We are looking for a Dietitian (Band 5) to join our service, with good communication skills and a high degree of enthusiasm, flexibility and commitment. You should have experience of working with the MDT as part of your training, clinical or leadership placements.  New graduates are supported as preceptors in the organisation.

This is an ideal opportunity for either a new graduate, or for staff who have experience of working in a band 5 role.  The opportunity to gain experience in specialist areas (e.g. gastroenterology, nutritional support, renal, stroke / neurology and diabetes) is planned along with the ability to work alongside other professionals as part of MDT working.  The service is co-located with Speech and Language Therapy in a large open plan office and has links with other AHP services.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within well-structured teams with regular supervision and appraisal for all staff.  We offer the opportunity to deliver care to both in-patients and out-patients across the specialties’ of care of the elderly, diabetes / neuro, gastroenterology / critical care, and renal.

The hospital has two main bases at Arrowe Park and Clatterbridge Hospitals.  There is an excellent postgraduate centre at Arrowe Park Hospital and the Trust is supportive of personal development.

The successful candidates should have experience of working in the NHS as a student, or qualified Dietitian. You will be involved in the training of students on B and C placements, healthcare professionals (such as clinical support worker training) and patients (such as pulmonary rehabilitation sessions).  As part of your CPD their will be opportunities to attend internal and external study days.

Job share, flexible working  and part time hours will be considered in line with the trust flexible working policy.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Dietitian position available with WUTH.