Advanced Dietician (Surgical) - Fixed Term
Location: London Bridge Hospital
Time Type: Full time - 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Posted on: Today
Job Requisition ID: 0044008
Position Overview: We’re looking for an Advanced Dietician to join our team at HCA within London Bridge Hospital, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC. London Bridge Hospital is one of six world-class hospitals within HCA, offering the very highest standards of clinical skills and nursing care across a wide range of specialties.
As an Advanced Dietitian, you will play a key role within our dietetic inpatient service, providing advanced dietetic care within the specialist field of gastroenterology and other general inpatient areas. You will be responsible for the nutrition and dietetic management of patients undergoing colorectal, upper gastro-intestinal, and HPB surgeries, and will contribute to service development and quality projects.
What you’ll bring:
* BSc degree in dietetics or equivalent.
* Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and British Dietetic Association (BDA).
* Extensive clinical practice at a senior level in surgical gastroenterology, alongside advanced nutritional support experience.
* Experience in the management of renal patients is desirable but not essential.
* Experience in the critical care setting is desirable but not essential.
* Speciality courses (desirable, but not essential).
* Evidence of CPD (e.g., professional portfolio).
* Experience of mentorship/supervision of junior members of staff.
* Experience in undertaking and supervising clinical audit and/or research.
* Experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating projects.
* Advanced clinical reasoning and understanding of nutritional screening tools.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to contribute to the development of dietetic practice.
* Sound knowledge of current issues relating to the specialist area of dietetics.
Why HCA UK? We offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution our employees make every day. As an Advanced Dietitian, you’ll be eligible for:
* 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service.
* Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals.
* Private pension contribution which increases with length of service.
* Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
* Group Life Assurance from day one.
* Critical illness cover.
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
* Corporate staff discount for all facilities.
* Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection, and lifestyle benefits.
* Discounts with over 800 major retailers.
Diversity and Inclusion: We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion, and respect. By working together, we’re creating a truly inclusive environment where individual differences are celebrated.
About Us
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