Home Enteral Dietitian

Job overview

We are seeking a Band 5-6 Dietitian to join our supportive team on a full-time basis of 37.5 hours per week.

You will be providing specialist community dietetic care to adults receiving enteral nutrition in their own homes or care settings. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your expertise in home enteral nutrition (HEN) while working closely with a multidisciplinary team, including Nutrition Specialist Nurses and acute care colleagues.

As this is a developmental role, it is suitable for a newly qualified dietitian who would be supported to work through objectives with an aim to progress to a B6 level. If you already have relevant experience, this role could be offered as a B6 role.

If you are passionate about community dietetics and want to grow in a supportive and dynamic team, we encourage you to apply!

Please be aware that this vacancy may close early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Early application is therefore advised.

Interviews will be conducted in person at Frimley Park Hospital. Candidates invited to interview should ensure they are able to attend in person

Main duties of the job

What we're looking for:

• Interest or experience of enteral feeding, enteral products, and equipment.
• Excellent organisational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to meet quality standards and contribute to service improvements.

Full training and support will be provided if home enteral nutrition is a new area for you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Assess, manage, and review enteral feeding regimes, troubleshooting tube feeding issues.
• Conduct telephone reviews and home visits as necessary to monitor and support patients.
• Liaise with hospital teams to ensure smooth transitions between hospital and home care.
• Contribute to service development, policy changes, and research to enhance patient care.
• Support and supervise student dietitians and junior colleagues.
• Manage a HEN caseload that includes stroke, neurology, oncology, and gastroparesis patients.

Please refer to attached job description and person specification for further details about the role.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.