What experience do you have working with an interdisciplinary team?
In the hospital setting, such as with the NHS, dieticians work alongside other healthcare professionals with the common goal of preventing, treating, managing, and improving the health of patients. The interviewer would like to learn more about whether you have experience working more independently or are accustomed to working among a robust interdisciplinary team. Share your experience and thoughts on teamwork and the impact you feel it has on your patient and their experience.
"As a new graduate, I don't have any formal experience in the workplace as a dietician, but I know that in this role, I would work closely with other professional healthcare team members like therapists, nurses, general practitioners, and direct care staff. As the dietician on the team, I would serve as the expert in nutrition and the human diet, blending scientific research, nutrition, behavioural science, and social science to promote health, prevent disease, and shape the dietary choices of all patients."
"I am used to working collaboratively with general practitioners, nurses, clinicians, and even social workers. We all have the same goal of helping patients achieve wellness and their best quality of life, so we work closely together to support our patients. Communication is key when working among an interdisciplinary team so that everyone is aware of changes, milestones and updates to the patient's care and treatment plans."
