Description
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 Specialist Community Dietitian to join our Neuro-Rehabilitation Service within Surrey Downs Health and Care.
The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality dietetic care to patients with a range of neurological conditions, including stroke, within their homes, care homes, and community clinics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide specialist dietetic input to patients in the community with long-term conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and irritable bowel syndrome.
- Deliver a specialist and high-quality nutrition and dietetic service to support patients requiring nutritional advice in the community.
- Provide specialist dietetic services to local community hospitals.
- Reduce the risk of malnutrition by upskilling health and social care professionals on diet and appropriate nutritional care plans in community settings.
- Collaborate with the Prescribing Support Dietitian to ensure the appropriate and cost-effective use of Oral Nutritional Supplements (ONS) in the community.
- Manage your own caseload, time, and meetings effectively to meet daily deadlines.
Requirements:
- HCPC-registered Dietitian with post-registration experience.
- Experience working with patients with neurological conditions, including stroke.
- Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and team working skills.
- Confidence in managing enteral feeding and ethical issues in a community setting.
- Motivation to contribute to service improvement and audit activities.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: £41,957 to £50,387 a year Pro Rata Per Annum inc Fringe HCAS.
- Permanent part-time position.
- Opportunities for professional development and flexible working.