We have an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified dietitian or existing band 5 dietitian who is seeking further experience working in a large teaching hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking team player to join our friendly and dynamic band 5 team, where you will have the opportunity to work with GI, general medicine, and community teams. The Band 5 team has structured six monthly rotations where they can develop skills and experience across a wide range of clinical areas including elderly care, orthopaedics, surgery, gastroenterology, acute care, general medicine, cardiovascular, and community. The rotations cover a mixture of inpatient areas, outpatient clinics, and integrated community services, delivering talks to patients, staff, and students in a supportive environment on which to build your dietetic career. We are recruiting to 1.0 WTE Band 5 vacancy, but following the interview, you may be added to a reserve list for future Band 5 Dietitian permanent positions which may become available at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. You are welcome to apply if you have previously been on the reserve list but were not offered a position.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Band 5 Dietetic Team responsible for providing individualised dietetic advice to inpatients, outpatients, staff, and carers across St Thomas' Hospital and local communities of Lambeth and Southwark. The post may involve delivering group education sessions across acute and community settings.
About us
We offer a well-evaluated CPD programme with supervision from senior dietitians across a range of specialties including oncology, renal, gastroenterology, stroke, diabetes, HIV, and paediatrics, and protected time for professional development. As such, we are able to provide excellent learning opportunities and encourage professional development in the role. You will be provided with regular clinical supervision and regular 1:1s for support, empowering you to deliver high quality, safe, and compassionate care. You will be joining a team of over 100 dietitians, and the department has excellent administrative support from our administration team and clinical support from dietetic assistants. We are a large training centre for student dietitians on placements 1, 2, and 3, and you will be actively involved with this. The department aims to provide a high-quality service through evidence-based practice and listening to and acting on staff and patient feedback. You must have or be in the process of applying for HCPC registration at the time of your application in order to be considered for interview. Successful applicants may be added to the reserve list following the interview but will be required to provide evidence of HCPC registration and when provided, will then be considered for future roles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities
* The provision of a comprehensive and effective dietetic service, providing nutritional counselling to patients on designated acute wards and community sites, in conjunction with the supervising clinical specialist.
* To provide expert advice to patients, carers, and clinicians regarding the provision of nutritional support for patients based on clinical evidence. This will involve nutritional assessment to include the calculation of nutritional requirements based on the interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometry, clinical condition, and other physical parameters.
* To provide nutritional counselling to patients and carers in the outpatient setting on appropriate dietary treatment and management where training in post-registration cognitive behaviour therapy is required.
* Ability to develop and use communication and teaching skills to educate the diverse and multicultural population both on a one-to-one and in groups.
* To directly prescribe nutritional supplements, vitamins, and mineral supplements as agreed with the medical team.
* To communicate and liaise with the community multidisciplinary team regarding the nutritional management of patients and, where necessary, provide information and education to clinicians and carers.
* To advise and liaise with catering staff concerning the special dietary requirements of inpatients and to assist in instructing chefs on the preparation of therapeutic diets as required.
* To provide nutrition teaching sessions to other members of the multidisciplinary team on the following topics: care of the elderly, nutrition screening, coronary heart disease, COPD, and all appropriate health promotion initiatives both in hospital and the local community.
* To be responsible for the discharge planning of patients going home on artificial nutritional support.
* To work as a team to prioritise a large caseload and support each other to deliver quality, safe, and efficient patient care.
Professional Responsibilities
* To participate fully in the appraisal process and develop a strategy for continuing professional development encompassing a portfolio-based assessment in line with national legislation.
* To be an active team member of the dietetic department at Guys and St Thomas, participating in departmental developments and projects and attending staff and continuing professional development meetings.
* To carry out administrative duties in line with local standards and policies including ensuring adequate patient records are kept and all requirements for data collection are met.
Education & Training
* To undertake appropriate training and then participate and supervise the clinical training of Dietetic students.
* To participate in the development and delivery of training to any appropriate staff group.
* To undertake training to be deemed competent in the use of all equipment related to nutritional assessment e.g. anthropometric equipment.
* To be competent in the use of information technology with particular reference to nutritional packages for assessment of patients' nutritional requirements and dietary adequacy.
* To undertake training to be deemed competent in the use of enteral feeding pumps and equipment.
* To give talks/lectures to interested groups.
Research/Audit
* To undertake supervised research or audit, where appropriate, which will enhance dietetic care for the patient.
* To undertake such other duties as shall be indicated by the Clinical Dietetic Services Manager to meet the exigencies of the service and/or needs of the patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent.
* HCPC Registration.
Experience
Essential
* Acute/community dietetic experience on clinical placement.
* Experience of teaching patients or health professionals.
* Team Working.
Desirable
* Postgraduate experience.
* Student training.
Skills
Essential
* Good organisation skills.
* Time management.
* Ability to prioritise workload.
* Ability to work under own initiative.
* Good Communication skills.
Knowledge
Essential
* Demonstrates understanding of equal opportunities.
Employer details
Employer name
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Thomas' Hospital
Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7EH
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