University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Acute Dietitian
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Job Opportunity: Dietitian at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic dietitian to work in the acute hospital based at Royal Stoke University Hospital. You will be leading the clinical service for acute medicine inpatients working with operational leads and Chief Dietitian at UHNM.
About the Role
The successful applicant will be working within inpatient and outpatient caseloads working closely with a well-established dietetic team which comprises of over 60 dietitians and dietetic assistants in a range of specialties.
The successful applicant will have significant clinical experience in acute medicine, in particular nutrition support and enteral tube feeding. The caseload will comprise of complex patients, from specificities including acute medicine, neurology, respiratory, and neurosurgery.
Key Responsibilities
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills and be able to evidence their continuing professional development.
- Have proven leadership skills and an ability to implement and sustain change.
- Work alongside specialist dietitians in delivering clinical care to patients in specialist areas including: acute medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, trauma rehab, and respiratory.
- Support the Adult Lead Dietitians with relevant Trust initiatives e.g., Tissue Viability Working Group, Nutrition Steering Group, and link with Adult protection teams as required.
- Work with the operational leads to continue to develop the role of the dietitian in line with Trust priorities and develop clinical pathways to ensure safe care, including admission areas.
- Work alongside the specialist dietitian for Trauma Rehab to assess and treat a joint specialist caseload of patients/clients and maintain associated records.
- Support service evaluation and student training for their specialty and support leadership and service improvement initiatives within the Dietetics department.
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About Us
We offer a wide range of dietetic services and specialties in one of the UK’s largest Acute Trusts. The post holder joins a large team of dietitians within the Nutrition and Dietetic department working with nurses, caterers, and Speech and Language therapists to deliver dietetic care to patients in a busy acute environment.
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching, and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
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All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM creates and encourages a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return, we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by our staff, patients, and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, we know that investing in, supporting, and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Charlotte Litchfield
- Job Title: Lead Dietitian Acute Adult Services
- Email Address: charlotte.litchfield@uhnm.nhs.uk
- Telephone Number: 01782676030
Charlotte Litchfield
charlotte.litchfield@uhnm.nhs.uk
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