To act as an advanced clinical specialist responsible for the triage, assessment and treatment of primary care and community clinic patients referred to the dietetics service.

To carry a specialist caseload specific to primary care and community clinics as well as the treatment of complex patients across these clinics.

To work as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team, to access and act upon relevant diagnostic tests and make relevant onward recommendations as necessary.

To act as the lead clinician within the defined primary care and community clinic specialistarea, supporting the Nutrition and Dietetic Team Manager with the operational delivery andservice development of the primary care and community clinic dietetic services within East Cheshire NHS Trust.

To act as an advanced clinical specialist providing clinical line management and supervision, for more junior staff within the primary care and community clinic setting for nutrition & dietetics services.

This is an exciting newly created post at East Cheshire Trust which acknowledges that Dietetics needs to be at the forefront of prevention and treatment in the Community and within Primary Care. Having Dietetic leadership and advanced clinical skills overseeing this will ensure patients receive excellent, efficient and up to date care.

At East Cheshire NHS Trust, we recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance in sustaining happy and healthy colleagues. We are open and committed to supporting flexible working, have a varied Health and Wellbeing offer and are driven in supporting staff in both their personal and professional development.

We recognise the importance of working collaboratively with our staff and our community; ensuring high quality patient-centered care is at the heart of all we do, and our local population receives the best care in the right place., It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 7 dietitian to join our acute team at East Cheshire NHS Trust on a permanent contract. Part time, flexible working, and job share applicants are very welcome to apply.

We would love to hear from you if you are looking for an innovative and supportive team to gain experience and progress your career with.

This post is band 7

Hours per week: 37.5