About this role
Job summary
The Senior Dietitian is expected to work autonomously and as a member of the multidisciplinary teams to provide an effective, highly specialised dietetic service to the Renal Unit and Specialist Tier 4 Bariatric Service at King's College Hospital. The role is based at the main hospital site in Denmark Hill and also involves working at satellite dialysis sites across South East London and Kent. The renal dietetics service delivers renal nutrition therapy, including dietary education and behaviour change management in such areas as electrolyte disturbances, nutrition support and weight management. The bariatric dietetics service provides pre and post op surgical advice and specialist obesity and weight management advice to patients undergoing bariatric surgery. There may be opportunity to gain experience in obesity management medications. The role is approximately 0.5 WTE Renal and 0.5 WTE Bariatrics however this is subject to change depending on the requirements of the service.
The post holder will also help educate newly qualified dietitians, student dietitians, medics, nursing staff, dietetic assistants and other staff when appropriate and when required. The role will also involve contribution to team projects and audit.
Main duties of the job
Bariatric Role:
The post holder will work with a team of two band 7 Bariatric Dietitians providing a highly specialised dietetic service to patients referred to the bariatric surgery pathway at Denmark Hill. The post holder will be responsible for a clinical workload consisting of primarily outpatient clinics including group facilitation and inpatient cover when required. The post holder will be expected to actively contribute within the multidisciplinary team and provide highly complex dietetic counselling to patients pre and post bariatric surgery.
Renal Role:
The post holder will also work closely within a highly specialist team of 6 renal dietitians based at Denmark Hill. It involves a mixture of both inpatient ward cover and outpatient clinics. The role may also require cover at satellite haemodialysis units across SE London and Kent including twilight (evening) patients.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.7 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus.
Our values at King's, are that we're a kind, respectful team;
Kind. We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work
Respectful. We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed
Team. We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional
The Trust-wide strategy 'Strong Roots, Global Reach' is our vision to BOLD: Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (EDI) at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level.
Job description Job responsibilities
To work closely within the Renal team, wards, units and clinics in line with departmental guidelines. Attending all relevant ward rounds, case conferences and audit meetings.
Contributes to both internal and interdisciplinary working parties.
To work closely within the Bariatric team, including surgeons, nurses, physicians, psychologists and bariatric physicians.
To liaise with and advise on dietetic issues directly contributing to the care of patients to medical and nursing staff, both internally and externally with GPs, district nurses and community teams.
To liaise with catering and diet bay staff to ensure appropriate therapeutic meal provision for patients.
To take an active part in the training, supervision and assessment of student Dietitians including planning and delivery of seminars/tutorials/programmes.
To play an active role in training healthcare professional e.g. medical, nursing and AHP
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
BSc/ Post graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics HCPC registration
Desirable
A recognised and appropriate post-graduate course Membership of an appropriate professional development group e.g. specialist group of the BDA
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Evidence of continuing professional development Ability to identify and undertake audit/ service development under supervision of senior colleagues
Desirable
Post graduate renal and/or bariatric dietetic experience Evidence of proficiency in the clinical supervision of student dietitians
Skills and Competencies Essential
Presentation skills and ability to work effectively with individuals and groups Motivation and counselling skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)