Community Specialist Eating Disorder Dietitian
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Sandhills, Oxford
Community Specialist Eating Disorder Dietitian
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Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Sandhills, Oxford
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 day ago, 25 Oct | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 52b17afe5d02479d9b8707f539c8ae4b
Location ref: Sandhills, Oxford
Full Job Description
- Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work for the dietetic management of patients in your care, working within the professional code of practice and Trust policies and procedures.
- Use evidence-based practice to undertake comprehensive assessments of community patients referred to the service including biochemical, anthropometrics, clinical condition, diet history and social circumstances and to use advanced reasoning skills to interpret data.
- To provide a dietetic service to a specialist and complex clinical area using a high level of skills and knowledge at the level of an independent advanced practitioner.
- To be assessed as competent to undertake accurate measurements to assess nutritional status and train others to perform these measurements/calculations (anthropometry, mid upper arm circumference, hand grip strength, plotting growth charts, calculating weight for height/BMI).
- To provide nutrition and dietary advice suitable for the patient's medical, social and cultural factors which is evidence based and takes into account patient/carer communication level.
- Attend clinical meetings and communicate closely with the MDT and other agencies as required.
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria. As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/community-specialist-eating-disorder-dietitian-127646296