Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a specialist dietitian to work with our small, friendly dietetic team.



We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and proactive dietitian, with excellent clinical, communication and team working skills. You will provide cover to intensive care and medical wards supporting the Band 7 dietitian. The post will be based at Warrington Hospital.



The department is actively involved in student training placements and there is scope for the successful applicant to contribute significantly to this. There will also be opportunities to develop supervisory skills through supporting band 5 dietitians and support staff.



You will be actively involved in the development, implementation and audit of patient care practices as part of clinical governance. We actively promote and encourage continuous professional development and have good access to IT and library facilities.



To work as an autonomous practitioner within the Acute Dietetic Team



To undertake ongoing and comprehensive assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi-pathologies



To provide clinical education, advice and support to junior therapy staff and support staff



To supervise, educate and assess the performance of therapy students



To contribute to service development



Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.



Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.



Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.



A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.



We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.



You will be responsible for dietetic assessment, treatment planning and goal orientated interventions to adults referred to the service



Participate in multi-professional working



Maintain record keeping in line with profession and trust guidance



Be responsible for own clinical professional development and HCPC registration



Participate in mandatory training as required by the Trust



Actively participate in regular clinical supervision



Act as a resource on nutritional care to other colleagues



Opportunity to contribute to audits and service improvement projects