Dietitian (Acute)

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Foundation Teaching Hospital is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, self-motivated Dietitian to join our busy, friendly and dynamic acute Dietetics Team based at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan. This exciting permanent post would suit an existing Band 5 Dietitian or a newly qualified Dietitian. Full time (37.5 hours) working across Monday to Friday. The team offers a supportive working environment with regular supervision and the chance to be involved in service developments, in service training programmes and to participate in the delivery of our in-house nutrition education to our multi-disciplinary team colleagues. We can also support specific training needs related to the role, for example BDA specific training / PEN group clinical update. We actively participate in the training programmes for A & B dietetic placement students. WWL recognises that staff are their greatest asset and therefore as part of the Learn and Grow Strategy and our accreditation as a Teaching Hospital, we are rightly placing increased focus on your personal and professional development with the opportunity to progress on your development journey as a valued member of the WWL family. The trust has extended the Band 5-6 Fast Track Programme to AHP staff providing them with this fantastic opportunity., The successful candidate will with support from senior dieticians manage a caseload across a wide range of specialities developing in depth knowledge and skills in the field of nutritional support

• Neurology, General and Colorectal Surgery, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Respiratory Medicine, Care of the Elderly and Orthopaedics
As a small team, we work collaboratively with our other Allied Health Professionals, Nutrition Team and Nutrition Specialist Nurses whenever needed. You must be able to respond to changing priorities within the acute trust and possess both excellent organisational and communication skills. Post holders are expected to develop themselves professionally in line with the needs of the current and future service.

Choose Well - Choose WWL Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.