Job Description

35,763 - 43,466 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata



Full-time - 37.5 hours per week



Would you like to work for an organisation that is progressive, innovative and provides quality care for families in Bromley? To find out what it's like to work for Bromley Healthcare please view our videos on YouTube, search for Bromley Healthcare and you will get a flavour of Bromley Healthcare.



We are currently looking for a Community Dietitian to join our dynamic, friendly team who are patient-focused and thrive on providing quality care. There may opportunities to work across other BHC Dietetics services to support career development.



Proposed Interview date Thurs 2nd Oct



The Adult Community Dietitian will support the Adult Community Team for Bromley in providing a co-ordinated Nutrition and Dietetic service. The service supports patients predominantly for home enteral feeding as well as for the management of other issues relating to nutrition and diet such as malnutrition, irritable bowel syndrome, raised lipids, Coeliac disease, Inflammatory bowel disease, and nutritional deficiencies. This includes support, assessment, and on-going reviews.



To manage a clinical caseload within the Adult Community Dietetic Service.



To demonstrate specialist knowledge in the area of Dietetics, underpinned by current evidence based practice.



To work autonomously to provide expert nutritional and dietetic advice to patients referred to the service under the care of GPs and other healthcare professionals.



To work as an independent practitioner and be responsible for managing and prioritising patient caseloads. Settings include patient's homes, care homes and clinics located across the borough (including mental health and learning disabilities care homes).



To communicate nutritional information to patients, their families and carers in one to one or in groups. To adapt the presentation of this information to be appropriate for a wide range of learning ability.



Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.



Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.



We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.



To advise on the safe and appropriate use of different products available over the counter e.g. vitamins, minerals, specialist dietary products



To advise on the prescribing of nutritional supplements listed as ACBS (Advisory Committee on Borderline Substances), vitamins and minerals.



To work in partnership with Local Medicines Management Team and Prescribing Support Dietitians to support local policy on appropriate prescribing.



To make recommendations to medical practitioners regarding the need for diagnostic tests i.e. blood tests.



To communicate sensitively and effectively with patients/residents, including those without capacity, and care staff to ensure the nutritional goals are met.



To provide clinical advice and support to dietetic assistant practitioners and contribute to the identification of any future training/development needs.



To be flexible and cover part of the workload of other dietitians during leave of absence if required.



To utilize developed communication and teaching skills to initiate, develop, deliver and evaluate group education, training and support for patients, families and carers in groups of various sizes. This includes a wide range of nutrition and dietetic issues including new guidelines and nutritional information.



To ensure that all assessments, communication techniques and advice and treatments are appropriate to the patient's level of knowledge, including social, cultural and religion needs.



To initiate, develop, monitor and evaluate evidence-based, written information and resources to support nutritional interventions and teaching.



To provide a broad range of nutrition and dietetic advice for a wide range of medical conditions to adults and their carers to meet varying needs. Advice on treatments may need to be given where there is no national or professional consensus to assessment and treatment.



To undertake comprehensive dietetic patient assessments, including patients who have barriers to communication, using a range of methods, including interview skills, interpretation of blood biochemistry, calculation of nutrition requirements and anthropometrical measurements.



To make independent clinical judgements and diagnoses (such as lipid modification, nutrient deficiencies) based on these assessments, in settings where access to other health professionals for professional support is not immediately available.



To evaluate outcomes of dietetic interventions through the monitoring and review of nutritional care plans, and adjusting care plans to facilitate achievement of goals.