AddressThis post is based within the Nutrition & Dietetic team at Peterborough City Hospital, but may involve working across Trust sites at times according to service demand. There is easy access between sites by car or train.
The team are part of the Rehabilitation Services Department consisting of Dietitians, Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists & Physiotherapists, who are committed to joint working to deliver a high quality service.
To undertake assessments and treatments for adult patients that have been triaged and deemed appropriate for Dietetic Assistant Practitioner intervention, with case management advice available via indirect and direct contact with a Registered Dietitian.
To manage own caseload of non-complex patients assessing, according to competencies, and devising and implementing treatment programmes.
To work collaboratively within Multidisciplinary and Multi-agency teams with the aim of supporting timely discharge.
To enable patients, their families and carers in the attainment of their Nutrition goals by monitoring treatment programmes developed by Registered Dietitians.
To deliver safe, efficient and effective patient focussed care in line with local standards.
To be actively involved in the in-service training programme, and supporting students as required.
To assist hospital Dietitians to deliver a high standard of general dietetic care that is patient centred and develops in line with national and local policies and initiatives.
To adhere to the Trusts values and behaviours.
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to you
- 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Career development and training;
- Wellbeing support and activities;
- In-house physiotherapy Service;
- On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
