Job Description

We have an opening for a part time community dietitian working across diabetes, gastroenterology, mental health, nutrition support and general dietetics. Clinics can be a combination of conditions for which additional training and competencies will be offered along with preceptorship.



Our services use a mix of face to face clinics, video calls, and telephone contacts to assess and review patients. Travel is a necessary part of the post, with applicants needing to demonstrate how they will travel across the county at short notice.



Our department comprises 11 dietetic assistants and assistant practitioners, with 24 registered dietitians. We run regular CPD sessions for the department and are able to invest in training needs identified through development reviews.



Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licenceand have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.


To work within a multi-professional team in nutritional support, first line Gastroenterology (for example IBS, GORD, diverticular disease and coeliac disease), Diabetes and Mental Health in a community setting, providing support, care, and treatment to individuals, within guidelines and protocols identified for the role.



To assist in the delivery of high standards of health care to patients within their own homes, care homes, the travelling community and in clinics, by following prescribed packages of care.



To support other qualified staff in the management and execution of clinical practice.



To provide a dietetic service to patients under the care of their GP within the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB in their own home, care home or in clinic (face to face, telephone and video) and community hospitals.



To provide a high standard of care.



To manage own caseload of patients who require ongoing management and support with complex need



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Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.



Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.



To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.



Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.



Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.



For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk



Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.



To be able to manage complex clients who have a range of co-morbidities, including diabetes, malnutrition, CHD and gastroenterological conditions. To take into account such factors as the client's presenting condition, past medical history, social factors, medication and tube feeds.



Nutritionally diagnose, give appropriate advice and formulate treatment plans when consulting with patients, relatives and carers



To be able to see clients within their own homes, care homes or when appropriate, through telephone clinics



To liaise with other health care professionals as required.



Overcome barriers to understanding, e.g. patients' with hearing or cognitive impairment.



Communicate with patients/carers by exchanging factual information, reassurance, tact and empathy.



Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with colleagues, patients, carers and other health care professionals.



Demonstrate dexterity and coordination when undertaking treatment of patients where accuracy is important, e.g. taking Mid Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC), blood glucose testing



Be responsible for ensuring equipment is used safely, following relevant training, and that it is maintained appropriately.



Work predominately independently on specified tasks, with regular clinical support and supervision.



Work with groups of patients as required and to be involved with the running of patient group education sessions.



Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of consent and gain consent as appropriate following organisational policies.



To attend relevant external and internal courses to extend knowledge or gain relevant skills to improve clinical practice as identified in the Personal Development Review (PDR).



Will occasionally be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.



To attend staff meetings and any other relevant meetings as required



To ensure patients personal care is provided and highlighting areas of concerns such as pressure areas and reporting any changes to professional



To work within the wider disciplinary team and recognise own role within it.



To promote patient independence and self management



To practice the principles and philosophy of individualised patient care in accordance with Trust Policy, procedures and regulatory body's guidelines.



To maintain appropriate and timely documentation of each patient contact (ensuring these are recorded on SystmOne and RIO (where appropriate) within 24hours).



Plan and prioritise own visits to patients on caseload, (and ensure these are documented on SystmOne / RIO) Checking pressure areas and highlighting these to professional who has delegated the task.



Advise on the safe use of prescribed nutritional supplementary feeds.



To support the Dietetic Assistant Practitioners with the roll out of malnutrition Guidelines, meal observations and promotion of homemade supplement use.



To undertake reviews of malnourished clients applying screening tools, self reported information, observations and semi-structured consultations with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care.



To raise any matters of concern with your Manager//Team Lead.