About this role
Job summary
We have a vacancy for a 0.4 wte Band 6 Dietitian until August 2027 due to the current post holder reduction in hours until August 2027.
This post is part of a 9 month rotation scheme in the following 4 areas: Acute Medicine and Senior Health, Acute Stroke and Inpatient Neuro Rehabilitation, and Senior Health Rehabilitation and General Adult Outpatients
The role requires strong nutrition support skills, especially in enteral feeding. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who is enthusiastic and dynamic with excellent communication skills and acute inpatient experience.
Main duties of the job
Practice autonomously, providing high quality clinical practice in specialist area.
Be proactive in clinical decision making underpinned by an enhanced level of theoretical and practical knowledge.
Use enhanced clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge of service users in specialist area.
Undertake specialist holistic nutritional assessments including the calculation of nutritional requirements on the interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometry, clinical condition and other physical parameters in those with complex needs.
To participate in the recruitment and selection of Dietetic assistants and Band 5 dietitians, according to trust policy.
To be responsible for the performance management and/or clinical supervision of band 5 dietitians within specialist dietetic team, including annual appraisal, with support from band 7's.
To ensure safe practice through development of a caseload management plan and to monitor workload of the band 5's in the team, including waiting lists, referrals and discharges, contributing to activity reports as requested.
Regularly undertake audit and service evaluation to inform service improvement.
Critically analyse research findings and their implications for practice.
About us
The wider dietetic department consists of over 70 dietitians, who provide clinical inpatient, outpatient and community services to a variety of specialties including cardiology, critical care, diabetes, gastro, haematology, HIV, infectious diseases, major trauma, neurology/neuro surgery, oncology, paediatrics, renal and surgical diseases.
The department is committed to training dietetic students and actively participates in the training programs of clinical and non-clinical staff. There are numerous opportunities for professional, audit/research and career development.
We share the values that are important to the trust - being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful.
The Trust has very good public transport links by tube, train, bus and is on the CS7 cycle superhighway. Tooting is a great place to live and work. It has a wide range of excellent restaurants, cafes and bars, shops and markets, and is particularly well known for its authentic Southeast Asian cuisine and stores.
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**
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
BSc / Post graduate diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics HCPC current registration Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Membership of BDA and relevant specialist group
Experience Essential
Postgraduate experience of working in acute and/or community dietetic services at graduate / band 5 level Experience of undertaking clinical audit/research Experience in the clinical supervision of students Experience of multidisciplinary team working Experience in teaching and education to patient groups and healthcare professionals
Desirable
Clinical experience of working in specialist area
Skills Essential
Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds Ability to prioritise own workload Excellent IT skills Motivation and behavioural change skills Knowledge of dietetics within the NHS Knowledge of dietetics within specialist area
Other Essential
Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions Able to maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders Membership of British Dietetic Association or other body conferring professional indemnity insurance
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 St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Georges Hospital
Blackshaw road
London
SW17 0QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)