Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust
Acute Dietitian
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Job Opportunity
An opportunity has arisen to join our friendly team, covering a period of maternity leave. This is a generalist post providing a comprehensive nutrition and dietetic service in the acute setting including in-patient visits and out-patient clinics within available resources.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the training and education of nursing staff, student nurses, and dietetic students.
- Work effectively as part of the Nutrition and Dietetic Team in Darent Valley Hospital under the guidance of the Acute Dietetic Team leader and Head of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Hold own patient caseload working on a day-to-day basis under the management of the Acute Dietetic Team Leader or senior colleagues.
- Observe relevant care protocols and commence treatment where possible with the patient's understanding and consent.
- Respond to referrals from wards and answer queries from colleagues and patients, giving specialist advice on nutrition and dietetics within the limits of experience and knowledge.
- Assess nutritional intake, diet, and nutritional requirements, formulating a nutritional treatment plan for each patient and reviewing as needed.
- Make assessments using a variety of sources of information and provide results of assessment to patients, nurses, doctors, and other colleagues in verbal and written formats.
- Be responsible for up to 4 out-patient clinics per month in Darent Valley Hospital and provide cover for other clinics as necessary in the Hospital/Community environment.
- Maintain a holistic approach to patient care and involve relatives, carers, and appropriate care agencies whenever possible in the treatment plans and programs.
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About Us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability, or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints, and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
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Important Information
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee, you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Jess Feldon-Walker
- Job Title: Acute Team Lead
- Email Address: dgn-tr.dvhdietitians@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 01322 428442
Jo Watts, Head of Nutrition & Dietetics at the same email address.
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