Job Role Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.
We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities.
Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.
"Locala is a 'Disability Confident' employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process." Responsibilities Department: Community Rehabilitation Services; Dietetics Location: South Kirklees Salary: Band 6 - Permanent Contract Hours: 37.5 hours.
Flexible working, Part time considered (minimum 22.5 hours).
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Dietitian to join our Community Dietetics Team covering Greater Huddersfield on a permanent contract.
We are looking for someone who can work as a specialist, autonomous dietitian with experience in managing malnutrition in the community.
You should have strong organisational, communication and leadership skills and embrace the challenge of service development.
You will be responsible for providing comprehensive nutritional care for patients referred to our service and will work offering assessments, in clinics, homes and virtual appointments.
You will work alongside peers, senior colleagues, a dedicated Band 4 assistant and with other AHP's including speech and language therapists.
The post requires a minimum of 2 years post graduate experience.
Main duties of the job The role supports patients at risk of malnutrition across Greater Huddersfield, adopting a food first based approach with the appropriate use of oral nutritional supplements.
You will be responsible for: Your own caseload of patients who require oral nutrition support in the community offering holistic person-centred care Joint working with Speech and Language therapist and other AHP's, Social care and Nursing colleagues.
Offering a hybrid approach including telephone/video clinics and home visits as needed.
Supporting student placements (A, B and C placements) Planning and delivering training (internal and external) Triage of new diet referrals as needed Supervision of colleagues As our service is developing and we are looking for someone who will contribute to delivering an effective, safe and efficient service We have an excellent system of induction, appraisal, clinical supervision and training opportunities for all staff.
You will be part of a dynamic, innovative and highly supportive team of colleagues delivering high quality Dietetic services to the population of South Kirklees.
This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period and you must be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post.