Senior Dietitian

This is a Band 6 Senior Dietitian role based at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital, delivering a range of acute dietetic service. You will be the lead adult dietitian for cardiology which includes wards, a weekly outpatient clinic, and monthly patient group talk. The role also includes cover for general acute wards and temporary maternity cover for the stroke ward., This role delivers a high quality generalist acute dietetic service to inpatients and outpatients across cardiology, stroke and general wards. The post holder will manage a defined caseload, undertake comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop, implement and review individualised care plans in line with clinical guidelines and departmental protocols.

The role includes communicating effectively with patients, carers and families, contributing to discharge planning and continuity of care and advising on oral nutritional supplements and enteral feeds. The post holder also provides cross cover as required and contributes to audit, service evaluation and quality improvement activities, working in accordance with HCPC standards and Trust policies.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.