Job Title: Dietitian
Grade: Band 5
Department: Dietetics
Location: Barnsley Hospital , Barnsley, S75 2EP
Trust: Barnsley NHS Foundation Trust
Shift Pattern: 22.5 hours p/w
Pay rate: £17.69
Are you passionate about nutrition and patient care? Barnsley NHS Foundation Trust are currently seeking a Band 5 Dietitian to join the dietetics team at Barnsley Hospital.
You will be a key member of the Dietetic Team, delivering high-quality nutritional care to patients across various settings. You will be responsible for providing specialist dietetic advice, supporting both inpatient and outpatient services, and working alongside a multidisciplinary team to enhance the health and well-being of the local community.
Main duties of the job
*Provide specialist dietetic advice and interventions for patients requiring complex dietary treatment, adapting plans based on individual needs.
*Collaborate with healthcare professionals and patients to create and evaluate nutrition education resources, ensuring clear communication of complex nutritional information.
*Respond to queries on diet and nutrition from healthcare professionals, the public, and media.
*Organise, plan, and deliver nutrition education sessions to healthcare professionals, patients, carers, and the general public.
*Participate in audits, service development, and policy-making within the department.
*Maintain accurate, comprehensive records in line with Trust policies and professional standards.
*Work closely with the Dietetic Manager and the wider Dietetic Team to ensure cohesive service delivery.
To be successful in this role you must:
*Degree in Dietetics and current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
*Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex nutritional information in an understandable way.
*Strong team player, able to work collaboratively with colleagues across different disciplines.
*Ability to manage a varied workload and adapt to the unpredictable nature of the role.
*A commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice.
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