An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Nutrition and Dietetic Department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as part of our Critical Care Dietetic team. on a temporary basis, to cover a maternity leave.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Dietitian to join our friendly, proactive team on a on a temporary basis, to cover a maternity leave.
You will be supported by experienced Band 7 Dietetic Leads and will manage a varied and complex inpatient caseload across our Critical Care Units, including Cardiac, Neurosurgical, Major Trauma, Surgical and General ICUs. Working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, you will deliver highquality, patientcentred nutritional care.
As a Specialist Dietitian, you will contribute to professional development and ongoing service improvement within the Dietetic Department and Critical Care services.
Health and wellbeing are important to our team, and we pride ourselves on offering a flexible and supportive working environment.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering highly specialist nutritional assessment and evidencebased advice to patients requiring nutritional support on the Critical Care Units, with a particular focus on enteral nutrition. They will also provide expert guidance for patients transitioning from Level 2/3 care to the ward environment. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential, as is experience in managing enteral feeding via a range of feeding routes.
Regular participation in MDT ward rounds, patient meetings and education sessions will support the development of strong working relationships and enhance clinical knowledge within the critical care setting.
The postholder will also contribute actively to the audit and evaluation of patient care practices as part of our quality assurance framework. The role provides an excellent opportunity for both professional and personal development within a supportive and forwardthinking team.
