Renal dietitian - Nutrition and dietetics - Band 6

Job overview

1.0 WTE Band 6 Renal Specialist Dietitian (Permanent, part time also considered)

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust.

An opportunity has arisen for a dietitian to join our experienced and supportive team of renal dietitians. We would also consider applicants for a band 5 to 6 development post if the applicant has less than 1 years’ experience as a qualified dietitian. This post would suit a self-motivated enthusiastic dietitian who is looking to advance their career within a specialist field or a Band 6 dietitian looking to try another speciality, working with patients who have renal conditions. The role would involve providing inpatient cover to the renal wards at GHNHSFT and outpatient work which includes seeing patient in clinics, haemodialysis centres and patients on peritoneal dialysis. We are an integral and valued part of the renal MDT, working with specialist nurses, pharmacists, psychologists and consultants. The majority of work is based in Gloucester but may involve travel to Cheltenham or community-based clinics. There is up to 1.0 wte available but we would consider part-time flexible working.

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The successful candidate will provide complex dietetic care to renal patients in a variety of settings. You will require excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening alongside excellent verbal communication skills including active listening skills.  You will work closely with the renal MDT, as well as needing to work as part of a team and liaise with professionals at all levels. The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated and flexible to prioritise your own workload and be assertive in your time management. The role provides opportunities to develop dietetic skills in a specialist area, working with a very experienced and dynamic team of renal dietitians. We encourage and support audit, research and contribution to service development within the dietetic department and the renal service. You would also be involved in supervising staff and students. Some travel may be required.

Working for our organisation

We are a large friendly department based on 2 sites; Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH) & Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH).The team is also made up of the Home Enteral Feeding Team (HEFT).

Within the department at GRH we have a team of Acute Dietitians, Renal Dietitians, Paediatric Dietitians and a Home Enteral Feed Team. At CGH we have a team of Oncology Dietitians as well as the Acute team. We also have a Nutrition Support Team, a Specialist Gastroenterology Team and Specialist Diabetes Dietitians working on both hospital sites. Our teams include dietitians, dietetic support workers, dietetic assistants and nurses.

We are committed to continual professional development and support audit and quality improvement projects.

Gloucestershire is a great area of the country to live in, with many areas of outstanding natural beauty, as well as excellent travel networks to the rest of the country.