Job Description
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Band 6 Nutritionist to support the Dietetic Prescribing Support Team within Leicestershire Nutrition and Dietetic Service (LNDS). The working hours are Full time Mon – Fri, fixed term for 18 months
The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting with the delivery of a project within care homes looking at the replacement of oral nutritional supplements. The successful candidate will support with adopting and implementing a new approach as part of promoting a food-based approach in managing malnutrition.
A valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential for this role.
Should you have any questions relating to this vacancy please contact Primary Care Dietetic Manager Nazrana Quareshy on Email: nazrana.quareshy1@nhs.net or Mobile: 07786 051964 or Prescribing Support Team Lead Faye Edwards on faye.edwards5@nhs.net or 07717 646326.
Job Description Summary (Main duties and responsibilities)
The post holder will support with the delivery of elements of a project looking at the replacement of Oral Nutritional Supplements in Care-Homes. This will include supporting with engagement meetings, discussing the promotion of a food-based approach within Care-Homes including the use of home-made nutritional milkshakes and a nutrient-dense diet as part of this.
The post holder will work closely with our existing Dietetic Prescribing Support Team and also be involved in review of resources, implementation, review and evaluation of the project including data collection and further development and adaptation of the scheme where required and under the guidance of the Prescribing Dietetic Team Lead and Primary Care Dietetic Manager.
Leicestershire Nutrition and Dietetic Service (LNDS) has a friendly team of approximately 80 staff including dietitians, public health nutritionists, dietetic support workers and administrative support team staff covering the population of Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland.
Further details can be found in the attached Job description and Person specification.
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.
About Us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.