KNOWLEDGE / EDUCATION / SKILLS

• A degree in dietetics or nutrition together with a relevant post-graduate qualification in relevant specialism.
• The role holder must be HPC registered and a member of a relevant professional institution.

EXPERIENCE

• Relevant experience gained within an appropriate setting where the role holder has acquired first-hand experience of developing interventions for both physical and psychological conditions.

Develops, implements and evaluates dietary and nutritional plans designed to promote the physical well-being of patients within the units.

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• Receives and responds promptly to referrals, undertaking consultations and assessments to determine effective dietary and nutritional plans for assigned clients using appropriate interventions.

• Plans, monitors and reviews dietary and nutritional interventions ensuring they continue to meet the needs of the patient and are consistent with the provisions detailed in the client’s general therapy plan.
• Manages, monitors and reviews an assigned caseload, providing clinical supervision of dietary and nutritional plans and through regular consultation and liaison with professional and clinical colleagues.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records in the form of case notes, case files, clinical reports, computerised system information and other associated documentation, presenting and sharing relevant information and knowledge concerning assigned clients with professional and clinical colleagues at regular multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Liaises with professional and clinical colleagues providing professional advice and guidance, facilitating related group therapy sessions and assisting with the analysis of statistical data and information for research and audit purposes. Innovation
• Identifies, evaluates and implements new and improved methods, techniques and interventions based upon best practice and evidence based research.
• Regularly reviews the services and pricing points and adjusting I accordance to the demand for the service.