Nutritional Support Lead Dietitian
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Job summary
To Lead in the Delivery and meeting of the NHSE National Standards for Healthcare Good and Drink
Key role in implementation as Lead Food Service Dietitian.
Main duties of the job
1. To undertake a cross-site strategic role in developing, planning, delivering and evaluating an evidence based nutrition support service across the SaTH hospitals
2. To be an expert resource and clinical lead for nutrition support across the organisation for Dietetic colleagues, nursing and medical staff, catering staff, patients and members of the public.
3. The dietitian will act as a key facilitator taking a lead role in the implementation of objectives agreed by the Trust Nutrition Steering Group.
4. A key responsibility will be the on-going implementation and monitoring of the Trust's Nutrition Screening Tool and the development and delivery of education programmes for medical, nursing and catering staff encompassing a food first approach to nutrition support.
5. To take the lead role in the implementation of the NICE Guidelines linked to nutrition across the Trust and oversee associated audits to assess the Trust's compliance with National initiatives, PEAT assessments etc.
6. To lead the development of a Care pathway for patients receiving enteral nutritional support, and be responsible for producing relevant policies and guidelines related to nutrition.
7. To have responsibility for co-ordinating jointly managed projects with Speech & Language Therapy and Catering staff.
8. To contribute to the development of Assistants Practitioners ,
About us
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
The Dietetic team in SaTH works across the acute service for adults and children and into the community with community hospitals and the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital in Oswestry . The team works very closely across the specialities including Renal, weight management, Diabetes, Acute inpatients, Paediatrics, Neonates, Oncology and community. We encourage personal development and support via HEE funding where possible. We are a proactive team and strive for continual improvement. We have students from Coventry and embarking on our first apprenticeship roles.
Details
Date posted
11 June 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
223-NSL-358
Job locations
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
Employer's website
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