Dietitian

• To work as part of the dietetic team to provide Nutrition and Dietetic services to inpatients / outpatients of Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.
• To provide specialised assessment, treatment and support of patients requiring dietetic treatment.
• To contribute to out Adult Dietitian Oral Nutritional Supplement (ONS) Pre-Discharge Hospital Review Service
• To prescribe dietary treatment and advise on the use of ACBS* products [including enteral feeds and nutritional supplements] for patients based on interpretation of nutritional assessment.
• To be responsible for the discharge planning of patients to home and other locations on enteral feeds [this includes extensive communication with outside agencies {primary healthcare staff, relatives and carers, commercial suppliers}, organisation of supplies of equipment, feed, training etc].

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a community or acute setting
• Experience of MDT working/communicating with partner health care professionals e.g. Nurses, GPs, pharmacist, SLT

Essential

• Working knowledge of commonly used feeds and supplements
• Knowledge and application of anthropometric measures and biochemistry interpretation in dietetic assessment
• Awareness of regulatory bodies (HCPC) and professional bodies (BDA) code of practice and professional guidelines
• Commitment to engage in CPD and dept appraisal system
• Competent user of IT equipment and basic software (email, RIO)
• To be able to communicate clearly and concisely to both staff and patients
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritise and manage own caseload and time
• Ability to work well under pressure

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and evidence based practice
• Ability to plan and deliver training sessions to health care professionals
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to develop professionally