Dietician

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dynamic dietitian to join the community team at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS, working predominantly at Southport Hospital, but there may be some days needed at Ormskirk Hospital also. This post would suit an experienced dietitian. The purpose of this role is to provide a dietetic service to in-patients in Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals, mainly but not exclusively in nutrition support. The post-holder will manage their own caseload of adult patients - being allocated their own wards which will include medical and surgical wards.
Main duties of the jobResponsibilities of this job role As part of the dietetic team, the post-holder will cover and support the clinical workload of other dietitians, e.g. during annual leave. Where appropriate they will provide support to less experienced dietitians within the team.To educate and train other health professionals including nurses, doctors, junior staff and student dietitians in relation to adult nutritional issues.To participate in the supervision of student dietitians on clinical placement and for work experience students.To contribute to policy development on matters relating to nutrition and dietetics.To be successful in applying for this role you will need:HCPC registered.Dietetics degree or equivalent.UK Driving License/Use of a car for work essential.In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.
Person SpecificationQualificationsHCPC registered.Dietetics degree or equivalent.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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