About this role
Job summary
The post will involve close working across transplant, metabolic medicine, pharmacy, and dietetic teams, supporting the development of integrated care models that address both clinical outcomes and patient experience. You will contribute to the coordination and delivery of project activities across the Imperial West London Renal and Transplant Centre, with some hybrid working.
This role is well integrated within a forward-thinking and collaborative environment, offering excellent opportunities to work alongside clinical and academic leaders while developing expertise in quality improvement and innovation in a rapidly evolving area of healthcare.You will be joining a well-established and progressive department committed to research and service transformation. The role offers a wide range of opportunities, including involvement in data collection and analysis, pathway development, stakeholder engagement, and dissemination of findings through reports, presentations, and publications.
We are seeking an experienced, organised, and proactive Band 7/8a dietitian who thrives in a busy multidisciplinary environment and is passionate about improving patient outcomes through high-quality, evidence-based service development. The ideal candidate will have experience in quality improvement, audit, or project coordination within healthcare, and a strong interest in metabolic health and renal care.
Main duties of the job
Assist in the implementation of the standardised QI methodology in the project which will deliver the key priorities outlined in the Trust's Quality Strategy. Act as the QI lead for the QI project. To ensure data relating to the QI project is captured accurately and in a timely manner to demonstrate achievements to the funder, Imperial Health Charity. Provide clinical advice on the development of new models of quality improvement, patient care and innovation ensuring these reflect best practice. Support clinical teams in developing project plans for challenged areas in meeting key priorities. Ensure appropriate and timely information is provided. The focus should be on sustainable long-term improvement across to significantly improve the patient experience and staff involvement. Embed the QI programme within Trust values and behaviours to create a culture of continuous improvement by providing visible clinical leadership in the project. Undertake learning & development activities in QI methodology, QI toolsand teaching & facilitation. Use practical learning from the specific QI project to supplement theoretical knowledge.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
EDUCATION Essential
Educated to degree level in relevant subject area (dietetics) Evidence of continual personal learning and development QI training
Desirable
Recognised teaching/assessing qualification Higher degree or management qualification QI qualification Project Management Qualification
SKILLS/ABILITIES Essential
Proven leadership skills Strong commitment to improving quality with a clear focus on achieving performance goals Organisational and people management skills Proven ability to effectively manage change Good time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure Sound IT skills (incl email and office packages) Ability to think and work strategically and independently.
Desirable
Teaching & facilitation skills
Experience Essential
Comprehensive experience at Band 7 level within specialty or equivalent (renal and/or bariatrics dietetics) Sound knowledge and understanding of current issues in specialty and wider NHS. Experience and knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit Previous project management or leadership experience Experience of designing and delivering service evaluations or service improvement projects Understanding of quality improvement methodology & principles
COMMUNICATION SKILLS Essential
Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and influencing skills demonstrated by the ability to engage others Understands self and impact of behaviour on others
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
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Employer details Employer name Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Hammersmith Hospital
London
W12 0HS
Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)