Highly Specialist Dietitian (Part Time)

Role

Highly Specialist Dietitian (Band 7 equivalent)

Employer & Service

Cygnet Hospital Taunton is opening a new 15‑bed neuro‑cognitive service for older adults with complex cognitive and neurological conditions alongside psychiatric sequelae.

Responsibilities

• Determine how dietetic input is best delivered to meet the needs of individuals and the service.
• Hold a small active caseload and provide direct 1:1 input, advice to staff, unit‑based clinics and possibly group work to manage complex presentations.
• Provide comprehensive dietetic assessment and produce individualized dietetic plans.
• Collaborate closely with the catering team, Speech and Language team and wider multidisciplinary team to give specialist advice on meal plans and feeding regimens.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with a degree or postgraduate diploma (or equivalent) in Dietetics.
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