Band 5 Dietitian - Callington Road Hospital, Bristol
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 16 Mawrth 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £31,049.00 i £37,796.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 30 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Bristol, BS4 5BJ |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9342-26-0178 |
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Clinical To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and to organise this effectively with regard to clinical priorities. To work independently at times whilst being aware of own limitations and to seek advise from more senior members of staff on unfamiliar clinical issues. To assess the nutritional status and lifestyle of appropriately referred Inpatients within the Mental Health services and collaborate with the service users to establish realistic and achievable aims and objectives, plans and interventions. To formulate individualised management and treatment plans to help promote optimal physical and mental health and nutritional status with regular supervision from Dietetic Manager. This will include providing advice on the appropriate timing of interventions such as food fortification, nutritional supplements and Enteral nutrition. To monitor patients and alter treatment plans according to changes in physical or psychological conditions taking into account biochemical and anthropometric measurements, changes in medication and dietary compliance. To provide dietary and medical information in a clear and straightforward manner, in conjunction with carers and interpreters when necessary (e.g. sign and language interpreters). To communicate effectively with patients in an empathic and sensitive way. To also communicate effectively with medical and nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team through personal, written or telephone contact. This will include the provision of written reports to GPs, Consultant, Psychiatrists and other health care professionals regarding patient progress and dietetic concerns. To have an appreciation of the barriers to communication that can occur when working with clients within the mental health setting. To participate in multidisciplinary team working and ensure that dietetic intervention is evidence-based, timely and tailored to the individual patient's needs. To attend multidisciplinary meetings to discuss patients care and discharge planning. To liaise with catering services on the provision and implementation of appropriate diets for inpatients. To use motivational techniques to support service users to comply with dietetic treatment plans when there are barriers to understanding or acceptance of the need for treatment. To provide group education and training to patients, health care professionals and students on a regular basis. To record and submit professional activity data in accordance with departmental and Trust standards. To maintain accurate and up to date patient records that meet departmental, Trust and British Dietetic Association (BDA) standards. Professional To comply with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC) and British Dietetic Association (BDA) code of conduct and Professional standards as well as Departmental and Trust Procedures. Training To contribute to the induction, training and education of students and staff. To attend mandatory training. To attend training courses appropriate to stage of professional development, and as agreed at appraisal. To feedback about courses attended as appropriate. Service Development To be involved in the strategic planning of the Nutrition & Dietetic Service. To ensure that the service reflects a user-centred approach in the delivery of care and service planning. To work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team to support the planning and achievement of Trust and departmental objectives. To assist and participate in projects as directed by the Head of Dietetics and Clinical Directors. Continuing Professional Development To work with Dietetic manager to identify training and developmental needs and undertake appropriate training as required. To undertake other tasks as agreed as part of the personal developmentprogramme. Maintain and demonstrate an evidence-based knowledge of current developments within Dietetics and Mental Health. To collect evidence of these activities in a professional portfolio. To comply with mandatory training requirements. Clinical Governance To contribute to the Trust and Departmental clinical governance agenda through participating in audit. To participate in departmental and Trust wide dietetic policy groups. To review diet sheets and policies in line with changing professional consensus.