Stroke and Neuro Dietitian | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 04 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,392 - £42,618 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 May 2024 |
| Location: | Truro, TR1 3LJ |
| Company: | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6173855/156-6173855 |
Summary
Come and join our thriving dietetic team, providing high quality care for Stroke and Neurology inpatients across both the acute and community hospitals in Cornwall.
To work as part of the Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust (RCHT)/Cornwall Foundation Trust (CFT) Nutrition and Dietetic team providing dietetic support and advice to patients and Health Professionals in the area of stroke and acute neurology working across multiple sites in Cornwall.
To undertake direct and non-direct clinical work that contributes to the delivery of a high quality safe and effective dietetic service
To develop appropriate resources as required.
To keep accurate records in accordance with RCHT/CFT and Health Professions Council regulations/policy.
To contribute to research, quality improvement and audit within the Nutrition and Dietetic service
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
To deliver a quality, evidence-based nutrition and dietetic service to acute neurology and inpatient stroke care in Cornwall.
May be required to deliver a service to more complex clinical areas depending on job role
To represent the nutrition and dietetic department in multi-professional groups and contribute to policy making
To work as member of the Nutrition and Dietetic team across Cornwall
May be required to work with patients in their own homes or in an outpatient setting
To provide a dietetic service which may entail weekend work and bank holidays to support RCHT/CFT aim of implementing a seven day service
To have a high level of knowledge, skills and experience in order to approach tasks with an open and understanding mind and deal with situations in a timely and empathic manner.
To supervise and support dietetic support workers and Band 5 Dietitians.
To supervise and support students
To work as a key member of the specialist teams caring for adults with acute neurology and stroke
This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Apr 2024