Specialist Rotational Dietitian
The closing date is 26 May 2025
Job summary
Do you have an interest in working in specialist dietetics?
We have a new rotational opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our supportive inclusive dietetic department. The post will be based at Royal Derby Hospital. You will be an integral part of our flexible and friendly team supported by our experienced specialist dietitians and dietetic assistants.
You will be involved in the delivery of a comprehensive and effective evidence based dietetic service.
On a 12 month rotational basis areas you will start in one of the following :
- Oncology - chemotherapy, radiotherapy, outpatients and acute oncology/ heamatology/ palliative inpatients.
- Acute Nutritional support - predominantly enteral feeding including critical care and stroke.
- Upper and lower GI surgical - cancer and non-cancer inpatients including high-dependancy, surgical outpatient clinics.
- Gastroenterology - including luminal gastroenterology and hepatology specialities within inpatient setting. Plus support for outpatient Coeliac service delivery.
Main duties of the job
You should have experience of acute adult dietetics. You will have regular clinical supervision and access to relevant training.
The wider team cover 5 hospital sites and the community.
The posts will vary depending on which rotation you are working in. The organisation emphasises the importance of multidisciplinary working to deliver excellent care.
The department consistently deliveries high-quality care, with opportunities to develop your CPD.
We have an established training programme for student dietitians and apprenticeships with Coventry, Nottingham and Sheffield universities.
Closing date of applications: 26 May 2025
Interview date: 09 June 2025
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Details
Date posted
12 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata pa
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number
320-CDCS-3377-B
Job locations
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Rd
Derby
DE22 3NE
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Rd
Derby
DE22 3NE
Employer's website
https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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