Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Band 7 Dietitian to provide a dietetic service to both the Hepatopancreato-biliary (HPB) service and Imperial Private Healthcare (IPH) inpatients at Hammersmith Hospital. This Band 7 post is a specialist Dietetic position dedicated to managing a nutritionally challenging clinical caseload and will require thorough understanding of complex nutrition support requirements including parenteral nutrition, jejunal feeding and PERT. You will be working closely within the supportive environment of the specialist team at Hammersmith Hospital. Main duties of the job To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including management of patients in your care and undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. To provide comprehensive and specialist therapy assessment and diagnosis for patients with a range of highly complex presentations, by utilising advanced clinical reasoning, evidence-based knowledge, investigative and analytical skills and specialist assessment techniques. To work both independently and within a team structure, demonstrating leadership to manage own and team caseload. To efficiently manage a caseload and organise this effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. To plan and organise time efficiently and effectively with regard to patient management and use of time. To be accountable for the designated area of work. To flexibly manage responsibilities for own complex caseload, service delivery and teaching commitments. To decide priorities for own work, balancing other patient related and professional demands and ensure that these remain in accordance with those of the teams as a whole. As a lead member of the department, ensure teaching programmes and clinical education / supervision meet the needs of more junior staff's education and development to ensure that a specialist knowledge of intervention is acquired at all levels. To develop and conduct local in-service and MDT training. About us At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.. Date posted 21 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year pa inclusive Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 290-MIC-1405 Job locations Hammersmith Hospital Du Cane Road London W12 0HS Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential Degree (or equivalent) in Dietetics State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio, especially in the relevant clinical area Clinical Educators course or equivalent Desirable Membership of the Professional Organisation Membership of Professional special interest groups relevant to speciality Relevant Postgraduate clinical qualification e.g. PENG clinical update or St Mark's intestinal failure courses Management skills or leadership training Experience Essential Significant recent clinical experience in relevant clinical area Evidence of a broad base of clinical experience at Band 6 level or equivalent Significant experience of working as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team and inter-agency working Experience of multidisciplinary goal planning, development of care pathways and using outcome measures Experience of organising and implementing training programmes for therapists, MDT members, support workers, students and apprentices Experience of service development/change management Experience in implementing evidence based practice in speciality Experience of on-call and weekend working in an acute hospital (if required for job role) Desirable Previous Band 7 or equivalent experience in relevant post Leadership of a therapy team Recent, relevant work in an NHS environment Experience of using clinical governance framework to monitor and improve quality of patient care Clinical research experience Experience of planning and managing service improvement activities Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities Essential Advanced knowledge of assessment and treatment approaches for the effective management of relevant conditions including parenteral nutrition Advanced skills in the appropriate application of a range of techniques and approaches to the management of relevant conditions Advanced clinical reasoning and problem solving skills Advanced knowledge of relevant conditions Advanced knowledge of the evidence base of the relevant therapy area Knowledge of the influence of psychosocial and cultural factors health/illness behaviours Ability to remain updated with professional practice and research and integrate this into daily patient management Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate as appropriate and manage time effectively Desirable Knowledge of recent NHS developments and their impact on service provision Advanced computer skills for presentation and data analysis Negotiation and conflict resolution skills Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential Degree (or equivalent) in Dietetics State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio, especially in the relevant clinical area Clinical Educators course or equivalent Desirable Membership of the Professional Organisation Membership of Professional special interest groups relevant to speciality Relevant Postgraduate clinical qualification e.g. PENG clinical update or St Mark's intestinal failure courses Management skills or leadership training Experience Essential Significant recent clinical experience in relevant clinical area Evidence of a broad base of clinical experience at Band 6 level or equivalent Significant experience of working as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team and inter-agency working Experience of multidisciplinary goal planning, development of care pathways and using outcome measures Experience of organising and implementing training programmes for therapists, MDT members, support workers, students and apprentices Experience of service development/change management Experience in implementing evidence based practice in speciality Experience of on-call and weekend working in an acute hospital (if required for job role) Desirable Previous Band 7 or equivalent experience in relevant post Leadership of a therapy team Recent, relevant work in an NHS environment Experience of using clinical governance framework to monitor and improve quality of patient care Clinical research experience Experience of planning and managing service improvement activities Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities Essential Advanced knowledge of assessment and treatment approaches for the effective management of relevant conditions including parenteral nutrition Advanced skills in the appropriate application of a range of techniques and approaches to the management of relevant conditions Advanced clinical reasoning and problem solving skills Advanced knowledge of relevant conditions Advanced knowledge of the evidence base of the relevant therapy area Knowledge of the influence of psychosocial and cultural factors health/illness behaviours Ability to remain updated with professional practice and research and integrate this into daily patient management Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate as appropriate and manage time effectively Desirable Knowledge of recent NHS developments and their impact on service provision Advanced computer skills for presentation and data analysis Negotiation and conflict resolution skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Address Hammersmith Hospital Du Cane Road London W12 0HS Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)