Dietitian - London Regional

at  Practice Plus Group

WHAT WE’LL LOOK FOR IN YOU

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We’re the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

REQUIREMENTS

• BSc / Post graduate diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
• HPC registered
• Proof of registration
• Knowledge of dietetics within the Healthcare environment
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of undertaking clinical audit/research
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
  Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

As a Regional Dietician, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• To be responsible for the development and provision of a specialist, evidence based, dietetic nutrition service.
• Provide expert dietetic advice to the multidisciplinary team through attendance and participation in multidisciplinary team and complex case meetings.
• Provide expert advice to clinicians, patients and the prison team regarding provision of nutritional support for patients based on clinical evidence. This will involve nutritional assessment, to include the analysis of nutritional intake and the calculation of nutritional requirements based on the interpretation of clinical diagnosis, clinical biochemistry, physical presentation and anthropometry techniques.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesn’t stop there… we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better togethe