Specialist Acute Medical Dietitian


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	PLYMOUTH, PL6 8DH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Aug 2026
Closing date:	19 Aug 2026

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Summary

PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY To provide expert evidence-based advice to patients, carers and health care professionals regarding the provision of nutritional care for urgent care, acute medical, respiratory and rehab patients. This will involve nutritional diagnosis (including interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition and diet history) and the development and monitoring of treatment goals and plans. Including oral nutritional support and enteral nutrition as appropriate. To act as a clinical resource, providing specialist knowledge to members of the dietetic department (and other staff as required) on nutrition support required in general medical/respiratory patients including in both an acute and non-acute setting. Participate as a core-member in multidisciplinary team meetings. Attend ward rounds as necessary. To provide clinical support and cover for other staff as requested by the team lead. Be proactive and collaborative in clinical decision making underpinned by an enhanced level of theoretical and practical knowledge. Demonstrate a level of knowledge in relation to pattern of disease or disorder, marker of condition progression and range of treatment available at each stage of disorder or condition. To be experienced in the use of anthropometric equipment for assessment of nutritional status, such as weighing equipment, hand grip dynamometer and interpretation of results. To maintain accurate and timely dietetic patient records in line with national and local record keeping standards. To supervise and co-ordinate the safe and timely discharge of patients on artificial nutritional support, liaising with hospital and community services. Monitor the delivery of services and participate in audits as advised by the Line Manager or Head of Department. For further information please see attached job description

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