Surgical Dietitian

You will be based at the Queen Alexandra Hospital site as part of the Acute Dietetic team. A friendly team, we pride ourselves on our supportive nature. Part time and flexible working requests are welcomed and accommodated where possible. If you are interested in the post we encourage you to call to discuss further. Job Summary To deliver a specialist dietetic service, including enteral and parenteral nutrition, to inpatients under the care of Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust; working autonomously in delivering nutritional care to patients. To work autonomously to provide an outpatient service to patients, and their carers, requiring nutritional support, both within dietetic-led and multi-disciplinary consultant-led clinics. To act as a core member of the multi-disciplinary team by representing dietetics and promoting the role of nutrition within patient care to members of medical and surgical teams. To act as a resource to the dietetic team, supporting junior and community
dietitians. To assist the Operational Lead in developing acute dietetic team resources, skills and knowledge- ensuring continuity of care across local and regional dietetic services. A highly skilled clinical expert with specialised knowledge in caring for patients and their carers.