Dietitian

• Undertake nutritional assessments of patients with a range of complex medical conditions
• Educate and advise patients with diet-related disorders on the practical ways in which they can improve their health and prevent disease by adopting healthier eating habits
• Devise, monitor, review and improve nutritional care plans
• Deliver group sessions to a range of audiences, such as children and patients
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to gain patients' cooperation in following recommended dietary treatments
• Liaise with hospital staff and external agencies to ensure the smooth transition of patients discharged from hospital back into the community so that they can continue with their diet plan
• Promote good health by informing the public about diet and nutrition
• Educate other healthcare professionals about food and nutrition issues
• Advise hospital catering departments about any specific patient dietary requirements
• Support schools in the provision of healthy school meals
• Run clinics in hospital outpatients departments or GP surgeries
• Record all assessments and interventions, write reports and case notes and maintain accurate records
• Prepare information packs, flyers and other promotional materials.

• An interest in and knowledge of the scientific aspects of food
• An interest in working in a care-based setting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to explain complex ideas simply
• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop relationships with patients/carers
• Team working skills to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• The ability to prioritise your work and manage a caseload
• Time management skills and the ability to work under pressure
• IT skills to record and access patient records
• A positive attitude and the ability to motivate others
• Understanding and tact to deal with sensitive issues
• Negotiation skills to help patients overcome barriers and create positive change
• Caring and compassionate approach to other peoples' feelings
• Willingness to keep up to date with current nutrition information and research.

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