About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Dietitian to work as part of a team delivering specialist nutritional support to gastroenterology and critical care patients at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Specialist clinical skills, a professional attitude along with excellent communication and organisational skills are essential for this post.
You will be part of a small team of registered dietitians, dietetic assistants and secretarial support staff based at the QEH.
Gastroenterology and critical care nutrition support experience is essential, but there will be an opportunity for training and development following successful recruitment to the post.
This is a fixed term post until 1st April 2027.
Main duties of the job
Working with support of service lead to provide a dietetic service to patients on critical care Provide outpatient and inpatient specialist dietetic support to patients with gastroenterology conditions. Support wider acute dietetic team in management of nutrition support patients including those requiring artificial enteral nutrition support i.e. NG/NJ feeding.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development Essential
An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or similar non-UK qualification Dietitian registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Completion of advanced enteral feeding course, e.g. PENG
Desirable
Completion of Supervisory skills course British Dietetic Association (BDA) membership Membership of relevant BDA Specialist Interest Group
Experience Essential
Able to demonstrate a variety of dietetics experience within NHS Experience of managing own caseload including the management of complex cases and able to support others in effectively managing their caseload Experience of supervising and facilitating a supportive role with students on clinical placements and supervision of staff members
Desirable
Experience of line management
Skills, abilities and knowledge Essential
Is able to use behaviour change/ motivational interviewing/ advanced communication skills to support implementation of dietetic treatment plans Excellent communication skills and able to communicate effectively with various groups of people including service users and health care professionals, both as individuals and in a group setting. Able to utilise a range of resources to enhance communication if required, e.g. use of an interpreter, visual aids Able to visit wards/units and outpatient clinical areas
Desirable
Completion of Behaviour Change Course for Dietitians
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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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 The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn
Gayton Road
King's Lynn
PE30 4ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)