About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our dietetic team at Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, as a Band 6 Specialist Gastroenterology Dietitian on a fixed term contract. The successful candidate will join the Gastroenterology Dietetic team and be involved in delivering specialist inpatient and outpatient services to our patients. This role offers a wide range of benefits including the opportunity for flexible working, as well as a range of professional development opportunities.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, and flexible Dietitian, with a desire to develop and grow their clinical skills, knowledge and experience. The successful candidate will bringa strong foundationof clinical dietetic skills and will be well supported to further develop these skills within the specialism of Gastroenterology.
We are looking for an individual who is keen to explore new ways of working within an ever-changing NHS, whilst remaining committed to delivering high quality patient care and promoting the dietetic profession within the Trust.
Please note, we may close the advert early if sufficient applications are received.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work as part of a dynamic team of 6 gastroenterology dietitians and a dietetic support worker, responsible for providing specialist nutritional care and managing a caseload of inpatients on the gastroenterology ward.
This post has a strong outpatient focus, providing a specialist dietetic service for patients with a range of gastrointestinal conditions including IBS, coeliac disease, liver disease and inflammatory bowel disease. You will be involved in delivering face to face, telephone and virtual appointments as well as group education sessions. This post also includes regular attendance at MDT meetings.
In addition to clinical duties, the post holder will have the opportunity to support the development of staff and students through supervision, actively contribute to service improvement and audit initiatives, and participate in the development and implementation of innovative working practices.
Team working, excellent communication skills and an ability to work under your own initiative are essential.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.
Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.
We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.
St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.
Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.
Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.
For more information about careers at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
As part of the Ashford and St Peters Dietetic Department provide a high quality nutrition and dietetic service to patients, carers and staff at Ashford and St Peters Hospitals Undertake nutritional assessments and treatment of patients admitted to the acute adult Gastroenterology ward at Ashford and St Peters Hospitals, including oral and enteral nutrition support Undertake nutritional assessment of and treatment of Gastroenterology outpatients with a range of gastrointestinal conditions including IBS, coeliac disease, liver disease and inflammatory bowel disease. Deliver face to face, telephone and virtual appointments as well as group education sessions.
Work as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant specialist clinical caseload, working without direct supervision. Take arole in supervision and teaching and provide day-to day support to junior dietetic staff within the team andparticipatein multi-disciplinary team teaching. Contribute to service development, quality improvementprojects, auditsand developing multidisciplinary management of patients. Liaise with all members of the Gastroenterology MDT, including attendance at MDT meetings To take an active role in the general functioning of the Dietetic department, including contributing to student training For further information see full job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Attitude, Behaviour and Values Essential
Demonstrates significant enthusiasm for working within gastroenterology Demonstrates the Trust Values Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives Supports and promotes equality and diversity
Qualifications and Further Training Essential
4 year degree in Dietetics (or equivalent qualification) Registration with HCPC
Desirable
Member of a relevant BDA Specialist Group Student supervisory skills course KCL FODMAP course or experience
Experience Essential
General experience of inpatient dietetics within the NHS Specific experience of managing gastroenterology patients Experience in oral and enteral nutrition support practices Experience of multidisciplinary team working Experience of delivering outpatient clinics and group education sessions Working as part of a team
Desirable
Experience of student supervision Experience of conducting audits or service evaluation Experience of initiating and managing patients on home enteral feeds Experience of line managing junior staff
Knowledge Essential
Specialist knowledge of nutrition support Knowledge of specialist dietary interventions used within gastroenterology Evidence of CPD
Desirable
Knowledge of the management of eating disorders in an acute NHS setting
Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills Excellent time management skills and caseload prioritisation skills
Other requirements Essential
Ability to travel between Trust sites
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 Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Peter's Hospital
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)