Band 5 Dietitian

Band 5 Dietitian

The closing date is 23 January 2026

To work within a team of Dietitians to provide a dietetic service to adult services within the Trust. This will involve being responsible for the dietetic assessment and management of a caseload of adult inpatients and outpatients.

CLINICAL DUTIES To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of inpatients within the Trust, primarily across acute medical and surgical wards. To manage a regular outpatient clinic. This clinic will primarily involve the dietetic management of patients requiring nutritional support advice, advice relating to gastrointestinal conditions such as coeliac disease or inflammatory bowel disease, and advice relating to endocrinology conditions such as reactive hypoglyceamia.

To organise own caseload effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical and service priorities, with excellent time‑management skills. To work with other adult Dietitians in the department to ensure appropriate cover for the Dietetic service. To complete nutritional assessments, including the calculation of nutritional requirements and interpretation of information including anthropometrical, biochemical, clinical, pharmacological, dietetic, social and psychological factors. This will require analysing information that can be complex, conflicting and contentious.

To be competent in the use of anthropometric equipment for the assessment of nutritional status, and to interpret the results to advise on appropriate treatment plans.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high‑quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support and more joined‑up services across health, social care and the voluntary sector. This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND RELATIONSHIPS

To facilitate and encourage lifestyle changes using a variety of communication skills, including motivational interviewing techniques.

To maintain accurate, comprehensive and timely documentation in line with legal, Trust and departmental requirements. To communicate assessments and plans to the appropriate disciplines in the form of reports and letters as required, in a timely manner.

To effectively raise concerns with regards to safeguarding and/or the safety of patients or staff members through the appropriate channels.

To liaise with the nutrition multi-disciplinary team (MDT) regarding patients being considered for long term tube feeding, or for complex decisions regarding nutrition.

To attend and participate in regular team meetings including Dietetic, Therapies, Trust and clinical team meetings as required. To attend and participate in other meetings on behalf of the Dietetic team as required.

To be responsible for safe discharge planning and follow up for patients requiring ongoing Dietetic support in the community. This will include patients requiring artificial nutritional support, who require training, supply and delivery of specialist products and feeding equipment. To liaise with community Dietitians and other relevant professionals effectively to handover and obtain relevant information.

To advise and liaise with catering staff concerning catering for patients with special dietary needs.

To communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals, including medical staff, nursing staff and the Nutrition Practitioner/Nurse.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGERIAL DUTIES

To supervise students and work experience students, and to contribute to the relevant student assessment processes.

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