Dietetic Apprentice

To provide timely dietetic care to patients, working effectively as part of the Acute Dietetic Team. The post-holder will undertake 6-monthly rotations when qualified, specilaising in surgery / critical care, gastroenterology / general medicine / oncology, acute medicine and frailty and paediatrics. To provide a 7 day and extended hours working pattern. To work as part of an Acute Dietetic Team undertaking assessment of patients including those with a variety of presentations and conditions; using clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques to formulate individualised treatment plans and programmes.

To deliver individualised dietetic treatment programmes using a broad range of skills in individual and group settings. To continually reassess patient progress, adapting treatment plans accordingly, and developing discharge plans under the supervision of more senior dietitians.