Specialist Community Dietitian Inpatients

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic innovative Dietitian who would like to work as part of a team delivering a wide range of nutrition and dietetic care within the Stroke Pathway in Cornwall. This vacancy is for a permanent Band 6 inpatient Dietitian post (17 hours per week) working in Camborne Redruth Community Hospital.

The remit will be to contribute to the service under the guidance of the lead dietitian, professional lead and operational manager. This will require input to patients and staff across a large geographical community area through one to one consultations and the engagement of multi professional colleagues in the implementation of practice. You will also be responsible for the supervision and management of dietetic assistants, band 5 Dietitian's and contribute to student placements.

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

Main duties of the job

• To work as a senior autonomous practitioner providing dietetic support and advice to patients and Health Professionals with a wide clinical remit.
• To manage junior staff and support the lead and professional Dietitians.
• To contribute to policy development.
• To develop appropriate resources as required.
• To keep accurate records in accordance with CFT and Health Professions Council regulations/policy.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.