Specialty Dietitian (Neurorehabilitation)

Job overview

Due to the expansion of the OCE, we have a new permanent dietetic role specialising in neurorehabilitation. This post will support the unit to deliver high quality care to patient undergoing rehabilitation at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford.

This permanent position would be ideal for a Dietitian with an interest in neurorehabilitation, neurosciences and/or stroke. We are looking for a dietitian with a solid foundation in general dietetics to work closely with Band specialist dietitians in Spinal Cord Injuries

As a valued member of our team, you will receive:

• Clinical supervision and support from experienced and specialist dietitians
• Dedicated time for professional and service development
• Regular performance appraisals and personalised development plan
• Access to a range of CPD opportunities, the Oxford AHPs Research & Innovation Unit, and Bodleian Library collection.
• Support for further academic study related to speciality and/or service delivery.

Main duties of the job

To have responsibility for providing a dietetic service to patients treated within the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUHFT). This involves working as an integral member of both the Dietetic team and the multidisciplinary team to provide a flexible, prioritised service based on clinical need

To contribute to the provision of a specialist, evidence based dietetic service to neurorehabilitation inpatients.

To contribute to the broader dietetic service provision by delivering dietetic care/cover to other clinical areas when required.

To perform nutritional assessment and consider clinical diagnoses of patients, who may have complex and/or chronic presentations, determine dietetic treatment indicated, monitor and evaluate treatment and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.

To provide tailored dietetic advice, teaching and training for all members of the MDT, dietitians, students, healthcare providers, patients and carers in all aspects of nutrition and dietetics.

Develop and clinically supervise Band s and Therapy Assistants.

To act as a member of working parties within, and to contribute to developing the service at the OCE.

To be actively involved in evaluating the dietetic service provided to patients in designated areas within the acute setting.

To supervise students and be involved in the clinical supervision process.

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most respected NHS teaching trusts, providing world-class healthcare across four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and Horton General Hospital and over one hundred satellite sites. Find out more information here

You'll become part of an organisation at the forefront of patient care, research, education and innovation. You'll have access to excellent learning and development opportunities, work alongside highly skilled multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to services that make a real difference.

Our commitment to Delivering Compassionate Excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence, we strive to create an environment where staff feel supported, valued and empowered to thrive. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theand thevideo.

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