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Barts Health NHS Trust .An opportunity has arisen for an ambitious band 7 Dietitian to take leadership of an award winning hepatology service at the Royal London Hospital. This internationally recognised service has demonstrated the vital role of specialist dietetic involvement in the management of patients with advanced liver disease. The service has demonstrated improvements in recompensation rates, improved suitability for TIPSS and transplant, as well as reduction in paracentesis requirements and AandE admissions. The Trust has recognised the invaluable role of dietetics within Hepatology by way of this funding. This unique opportunity also provides introduction to research opportunities through links established through Queen Mary University of London.Responsibilities

Dietetic assessment and intervention for all patients with advanced liver disease across inpatient and outpatient settings, including day case paracentesis.Work closely with a MDT of Consultants, Registrars, Specialist Nurses and Pharmacists.Advocate for nutritional interventions to support decision making during weekly hepatology team meetings and MDT clinics.Liaise with Specialist Dietitians at the Royal Free Hospital for patients on a liver transplant pathway, and with Community Dietitians for patients discharged home with enteral feeding tubes.Provide dietetic support via a weekly clinic for patients with metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease.Be highly motivated and hardworking with previous experience of managing a busy caseload across inpatient and outpatient settings. Excellent communication skills are essential.Experience of data collection and business case writing would be encouraged to apply.Requirements

Highly motivated Dietitian with previous experience managing a busy caseload across inpatient and outpatient settings.Excellent communication skills.Experience of data collection and business case writing is encouraged.About Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. The Trust is focused on delivering safe and compassionate care and fostering an inclusive working environment guided by its values and behaviours.Contact for informal visits

Name: Sarah WilliamsJob title: Clinical Lead DietitianEmail: sarah.williams51@nhs.net

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