Specialist Dietitian (Stroke and Cardiology)
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Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Dietitian to join our friendly Nutrition and Dietetics team at Wycombe Hospital.
The successful post holder will work autonomously providing high quality evidence based, patient centred care on the Stroke and Hyperacute Stroke Units and to the cardiology services at Wycombe Hospital. They will also actively engage with audit, service development and QI projects.
The Dietetic Team at Wycombe Hospital is part of a larger Nutrition and Dietetic Department at BHT, which consists of over 40 members of staff, providing integrated acute and community nutrition and dietetic services across Buckinghamshire.
We actively encourage CPD and engage in regular clinical supervision, and service review and development activities with the wider dietetic department. The department has good secretarial / IT support and takes students for B and C placements. Accommodation on site may be available.
Main duties of the job
- To work as part of the acute dietetic team to provide a high quality, evidence-based service at Wycombe Hospital.
- To be an autonomous practitioner and act as a source of clinical expertise in the areas of stroke / cardiology / nutritional support.
- To provide specialised assessment, treatment and support of patients requiring dietetic treatment.
- To work as part of the MDT for stroke providing high quality evidence based, patient centred care on the Stroke and Hyperacute Stroke Units.
- To provide specialised assessment, treatment and support of patients requiring dietetic treatment in cardiology services.
- To provide support for dietitians, dietetic assistants and student dietitians.
- To provide training to other healthcare professionals and contributing to service development.
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
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We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
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Details
Date posted
08 January 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
434-CR5900074
Job locations
Wycombe Hospital
High Wycombe
HP11 2TT
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Wycombe Hospital
High Wycombe
HP11 2TT
Employer's website
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