Band 6 Dietitian (Remote, Locum) - Piers Meadows Recruitment : Job Details

Nutritional Assessment & Treatment Planning

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for patients, considering their presenting condition, medical history, social context, and current medications.
• Develop personalized dietary treatment plans in consultation with patients, relatives, and carers to support recovery, weight restoration, and overall health goals.
• Provide clear, evidence-based advice to empower patients and caregivers in managing nutrition-related aspects of their health.

Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Collaboration

• Communicate effectively and collaborate with MDT members, such as doctors, nurses, and other allied health professionals, to ensure well-coordinated and integrated patient care.
• Contribute to case discussions, sharing insights into dietary management to enhance the collective care plan.

Risk Management

• Evaluate and actively manage risks and benefits associated with dietary interventions in alignment with MDT care objectives.
• Monitor patient progress, adjusting dietary interventions as necessary, and ensure any identified risks are documented and addressed promptly.

Weight Restoration Support

• Provide specialized support for patients experiencing unplanned weight loss, focusing on safe and effective weight restoration strategies.
• Use a compassionate approach to help patients regain healthy weight, offering continuous guidance, monitoring, and motivation throughout their recovery.