Specialist Gastroenterology Dietitian | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

We have an exciting opportunity to join our established gastroenterology and hepatology dietetic service at UHCW NHS Trust. This vacancy has arisen following the relocation of the previous post holder, and we are now seeking a successor to continue the excellent work established within the role. Applications will be welcomed by experienced Band 5 Dietitians or those already working at Band 6 level who have a passion for gastroenterology. Previous gastroenterology experience is desirable but not essential; applicants with relevant transferable skills will be supported through clinical supervision, training and opportunities to attend specialist courses.

You will work alongside the operational lead for gastroenterology, the service lead for hepatology and our two specialist dietitians for gastroenterology. The applicant will join our wider gastroenterology and hepatology MDT consisting of consultants, ACPs, specialist nurses and Nutrition Team. The role will be predominantly based within the outpatient setting assessing patients with a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders. The successful candidate will also provide cover to our dedicated gastroenterology ward alongside the rest of the team.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP. Responsibilities include:

• Carrying out dietetic assessment appropriate to role and experience, providing nutritional diagnosis and a dietetic treatment plan for patients/clients.
• Holding responsibility for your own outpatient and shared inpatient caseload.
• Maintaining clinical records in line with local/Trust documentation guidelines.
• Liaising with dietetic colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary team as necessary e.g. medical, nursing, catering and other health care professionals.
• Working within National and Trust policies/guidelines; and HCPC and BDA standards and codes of conduct.
• Having an understanding of national and local standards and being able to monitor own practice against these.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

We are a Dietetic Department at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire based just under 10 minutes from the M69/M6 interchange. We are diverse in both skill and experience but also in personnel. We are a department of nearly seventy Dietitians (across Coventry and Rugby Hospitals) whose specialities include gastroenterology, critical care, surgery, stroke, major trauma, oncology, renal, diabetes, specialist weight management, paediatrics and community nutrition support. We also provide student placements to neighbouring universities in Coventry and Birmingham. As a department we are actively involved in both research and audit and actively encourage staff to identify and attend courses relevant to their role and future development.

If you are looking for a career in a supportive and dynamic department then this is for you. Responsibilities also include:

• Carrying out dietetic/nutritional assessments (including interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition and diet history) to determine nutritional diagnosis.
• Using enhanced clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist individual dietetic advice and treatment plans for patients who may present with multiple/complex clinical conditions taking into consideration patients' own goals and incorporating discharge planning as appropriate.
• Evaluating patient progress, reassessing and altering treatment plans as required.
• Communicating nutrition and dietetic information in an understandable form to staff, clients and carers using teaching, motivation and counselling skills including situations where there are barriers to change.
• Undertaking department audit and service development work, translating findings into practice.
• Planning and organising the clinical supervision of student dietitians on clinical placement including planning, timetables and written assessments.
• Supporting teaching/nutrition education of peers and multi-professional colleagues.
• Engaging in department and own CPD activities.
• Covering the work of colleagues and deputising for senior colleagues during periods of absence or peak workloads.
• Participating in health promotion activities of the department.
• Participating in other duties as required.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.