Job Title: Acute Dietitian
Agency: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Devon, Torquay, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 32,073 – 39,043 £ / Year

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Job Summary

Are you a motivated, newly qualified dietitian, ready to embark on a fulfilling career in nutrition and dietetics? Or do you already have valuable Band 5 experience and are eager to take your skills to new places? Join our Acute Dietetic Team at Torbay Hospital in a permanent Band 5 position, alongside another acute-based Band 5, and five other Band 5s across our wider team. This exciting role spans acute medical, surgical, orthopaedic, and healthcare of the older person. You’ll be supported by an experienced team of dietitians committed to your growth and success.

This position offers the chance to explore specialist areas and broaden your professional horizons. You’ll also manage one general outpatient clinic each week and deliver impactful nutritional training to healthcare professionals. We take pride in nurturing our team. You’ll benefit from regular supervision and support from your colleagues, with access to the Trust’s preceptorship programme for newly qualified staff. Continuous professional development is at the heart of what we do, with opportunities such as departmental education sessions and journal club, as well as opportunities to be part of quality improvement projects. Torbay boasts excellent transport links across the South West. Close to Torquay’s stunning seafront, and with access to the incredible Dartmoor National Park for outdoor adventures. It’s a fantastic place to work, live, and thrive!

Main duties of the job

Assess and treat a designated caseload of patients on allocated wards and in one outpatient clinic per week (including telephone and video conference clinics) with support from the Band 7 team lead and experienced Band 6 dietitians, and maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records using an EPR.

Add to the training of other staff across the Trust, including the use and promotion of the MUST screening tool, and the use of special diets, specialist nutritional feeds, and supplements.

Contribute to the training and supervision of student dietitians.

Commit to the wider development of the dietetic service and nutritional provision within Torbay and South Devon, with support from the Acute Team of Dietitians and Team Lead.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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