About this role
Job summary We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Band 6 Dietitian to join our team of 5 renal dietitians on a full time, permanent basis. Full renal training, clinical supervision and wider therapies support will be provided for candidates not familiar with the renal specialty, but keen to learn new competencies. The post holder will be responsible for the management of patients on the renal inpatient wards, patients on dialysis, as well as carrying a clinical outpatient caseload. The role is one of an expert practitioner who works autonomously as well as part of a team.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the provision of a specialist, evidence based dietetic renal nutrition services to Low Clearance, Nephrology, Haemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis and Transplantation patients both in an inpatient and an outpatient environment.
To provide expert advice to patients, carers, and clinicians regarding provision of nutritional support for renal patients based on clinical evidence. This will involve nutritional diagnosis, the development of treatment plansand prescription of dietary treatment and ACBS products.
To interpret received information concerning medical and social history to ensure expert advice is given in a person centred, age and culturally specific way.
To provide highly complex renal nutrition counselling and use of reassurance and motivational skills to overcome barriers to change particularly where there is noncompliance.
To train and support members of the multidisciplinary team to allow effective use of a nutritional screening tool.
Ability to utilise developed communication and teaching skills to educate the diverse and multicultural renal population with barriers to understanding the essential, highly complex renal advice both on a one-to-one basis and in groups.
To make clinical decisions about the appropriate and safe administration of EN (enteral nutrition) or PN (parenteral nutrition) to the patient or recommendations as to alternative nutrition support.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Relevant degree or postgraduate diploma in Dietetics HCPC registered Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
Post registration training relevant to the post Member of the British Dietetic Association
Experience Essential
Demonstrable post qualification clinical experience Understanding of the importance of effective multidisciplinary working Experience in teaching/training other health professionals
Desirable
Some previous experience with renal conditions Student training experience Audit experience
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of clinical practice relevant to the role Knowledge of issues relating to the delivery of a dietetic service Knowledge of guidelines e.g. NICE, ESPEN relevant to the role
Skills and Abilities Essential
Effective written and verbal communication skills Effective team working skills Problem solving skills IT skills Ability to prioritise workload
Personal Attributes Essential
Ability to work independently Ability to work as part of a team High level of enthusiasm, motivation and initiative Commitment to continuing personal development
Other Desirable
Car driver with access to car
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.
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 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address St Helier Hospital
Wrythe Lane
Sutton
SM5 1AA
Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)