Specialist Dietitian

JOB SUMMARY To establish a clinical caseload within an agreed service area that is responsive to patient needs and Trust expectations. To provide specialist nutrition assessment and care plans for service users . To support the implementation of the Trust Food and Nutrition Policies. To contribute in the update and implementation of service standards, policies and procedures. To participate in the monitoring of service performance through regular audit. To supervise and support junior colleagues. To participate in training of dietetic students and health care professionals in specified areas of nutrition and dietetics. To be actively involved in continuing professional development. This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments. KEY RESULT AREAS: Clinical 1. To be responsible for the specialist assessment and care planning of the nutritional needs of service users. 2 To provide evidence based dietetic intervention and monitor outcome, working within the Health Professional Council (HPC) Standards of Conduct and British Dietetic Association (BDA) Professional Standards. 3. To participate in the care programme approach, case conferences, MDT meetings and ward rounds. Providing specialist nutritional advice and appropriate nutrition care plans. 4. To assess learning needs, barriers and educational ability of service users and carers in order to provide suitable nutrition education resources. 5. To promote and participate in multi-disciplinary team working, to facilitate recovery and healthy lifestyle choices in independent or supported living settings. 6. To participate in the development and evaluation of nutrition and dietetic resources ensuring that the information is current and consistent with the diverse needs of service users, carers and staff. 7. To communicate with service users and carers using the most appropriate verbal and non-verbal methods, which respect their views, autonomy and culture. 8. To seek service user/carer involvement in care planning and obtain feedback on service delivery. 9. To contribute to the achievement of CQC Fundament Standards of Care. 10. To maintain complete, accurate and defensible clinical records commensurate with the policies and standards of the Trust, Nutrition & Dietetic Service and Dietetic profession. 11. To record daily activity using the Trusts IT network (RIO) maintaining Caldicott principles to ensure data security. 12. To participate in clinical supervision at both uni and multi-professional level. 13. To accompany the SOAD (Second Opinion Doctor) for purposes of mental health assessments and treatment, when requested. For full job description, please see attached supporting documents. We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form. Job description Job responsibilities JOB SUMMARY To establish a clinical caseload within an agreed service area that is responsive to patient needs and Trust expectations. To provide specialist nutrition assessment and care plans for service users . To support the implementation of the Trust Food and Nutrition Policies. To contribute in the update and implementation of service standards, policies and procedures. To participate in the monitoring of service performance through regular audit. To supervise and support junior colleagues. To participate in training of dietetic students and health care professionals in specified areas of nutrition and dietetics. To be actively involved in continuing professional development. This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments. KEY RESULT AREAS: Clinical 1. To be responsible for the specialist assessment and care planning of the nutritional needs of service users. 2 To provide evidence based dietetic intervention and monitor outcome, working within the Health Professional Council (HPC) Standards of Conduct and British Dietetic Association (BDA) Professional Standards. 3. To participate in the care programme approach, case conferences, MDT meetings and ward rounds. Providing specialist nutritional advice and appropriate nutrition care plans. 4. To assess learning needs, barriers and educational ability of service users and carers in order to provide suitable nutrition education resources. 5. To promote and participate in multi-disciplinary team working, to facilitate recovery and healthy lifestyle choices in independent or supported living settings. 6. To participate in the development and evaluation of nutrition and dietetic resources ensuring that the information is current and consistent with the diverse needs of service users, carers and staff. 7. To communicate with service users and carers using the most appropriate verbal and non-verbal methods, which respect their views, autonomy and culture. 8. To seek service user/carer involvement in care planning and obtain feedback on service delivery. 9. To contribute to the achievement of CQC Fundament Standards of Care. 10. To maintain complete, accurate and defensible clinical records commensurate with the policies and standards of the Trust, Nutrition & Dietetic Service and Dietetic profession. 11. To record daily activity using the Trusts IT network (RIO) maintaining Caldicott principles to ensure data security. 12. To participate in clinical supervision at both uni and multi-professional level. 13. To accompany the SOAD (Second Opinion Doctor) for purposes of mental health assessments and treatment, when requested. For full job description, please see attached supporting documents. We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.