Job summary We are looking for a dynamic enthusiastic Band 6 Dietitian to join our team of 7 renal Dietitians on a part time, permanent basis. Full Renal specialty 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. The SW Thames Renal and Transplantation unit is one of the largest Renal units in the country and is currently working towards integrating with St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to streamline the care pathways of our patient groups. Main duties of the job - Be responsible for the provision of specialist, evidence-based Dietetic renal nutrition services to Low Clearance, Nephrology, Haemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis and Transplantation. - To provide expert advice to patients, carers, and clinicians regarding the provision of nutritional support for renal patients based on clinical evidence. This will involve nutritional diagnosis and the development of treatment plans and the prescription of dietary treatment and nutritional products. -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 support more junior members of the renal team in their development, as well as student Dietitians. -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 South West London Acute Provider Collaborative nutrition) or PN (parenteral nutrition) to the patient or recommendations as to alternative nutrition support. - To support with the renal merger with St George's as part of the new hospital build. 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. Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year pro rata, per annum ( incl HCAS outer) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 343-NN-6880604-FM-AG Job locations St Helier Hospital Wrythe Lane Sutton SM5 1AA Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description for more detail on the jobs roles and responsibilities. This post will be based at St Helier Hospital with cover to nearby satellite units. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description for more detail on the jobs roles and responsibilities. This post will be based at St Helier Hospital with cover to nearby satellite units. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working within a team Demonstrable general dietetic clinical experience relevant to the position Experience in enteral tube feeding and nutrition support Experience in training/supervising others Desirable Service development and audit experience Experience of managing patients with renal conditions Qualifications Essential Relevant degree or post graduate diploma in Dietetics HCPC registration Evidence of continuous professional development Knowledge Essential Sound knowledge of clinical practice relevant to the role Knowledge of relevant guidelines relevant to the role e.g. NICE Sound IT knowledge Other Essential Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust Desirable Ability to travel between to nearby satellite units Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working within a team Demonstrable general dietetic clinical experience relevant to the position Experience in enteral tube feeding and nutrition support Experience in training/supervising others Desirable Service development and audit experience Experience of managing patients with renal conditions Qualifications Essential Relevant degree or post graduate diploma in Dietetics HCPC registration Evidence of continuous professional development Knowledge Essential Sound knowledge of clinical practice relevant to the role Knowledge of relevant guidelines relevant to the role e.g. NICE Sound IT knowledge Other Essential Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust Desirable Ability to travel between to nearby satellite units 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). Additional information 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)