Job Description

Lead the dietetic service and dietetic colleagues within the Merton Adult Community Dietetic Service,



To provide a specialist clinical Dietetic Service, which contributes to the strategic planning and delivery of the multidisciplinary Community Dietetic Service in line with the strategic direction of the Service and Trust objectives.



Provide specialist assessment and treatment of clients, at triage provide expert advice to medical practitioners on, ACBS products (e.g., nutritional supplements, gluten-free products), and vitamin and mineral preparations which are available



Liaise with other agencies and health professionals and maintain accurate clinical records.



Lead on the recruitment, development and competency assessment of Dietitians at Band 5 and Band 6 level.



Develop and/or signpost to reputable high-quality resources that colleagues within the MDT can utilise to support clinical practice as required



Lead on specific dietetic clinical audit and/or research projects for the multidisciplinary Community Service to inform Clinical Governance strategy and service developmen



To work autonomously to provide expert advice to HEF patients and oral nutrition support advice and therapeutic support to patients, carers and other healthcare professionals via domiciliary, clinic and care home visits. This will require collation of complex information including nutritional assessment, diagnosis and interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometry, clinical condition, and diet history, using evidence-based guidelines and the development of treatment plans (calculation of nutritional requirements and client-centered goals) using evidence-based outcomes.



Be professionally accountable for all work undertaken and to practice at an advanced level of professional autonomy.



Provide clinical advice and expertise to colleagues to ensure that evidence based best practice is promoted and delivered in order to reduce the risk to patients, and that the safety of the patient's journey is maximised.



Support staff as required in the management of challenging situations.



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Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role

Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training, support and development in your career



To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits



Please refer to the job description, person specification and CLCH trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.