Job summary
We are seeking an experienced dietitian to join our GI surgery team at St George's NHS Foundation Trust. This role has arisen due to a flexible working request and will involve 0.4 WTE (15 hours per week), working alongside our existing Band 7 dietitian, who will cover the remaining 0.6 WTE.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, dynamic, and possess excellent team-working, communication, and organisational skills. Experience in surgery, Type 1 intestinal failure, and nutrition support is essential, with critical care experience being desirable.
Our surgical department specialises in upper and lower GI including cancer, bariatrics and inflammatory bowel disease. The post-holder will work with their colleague to provide and develop a specialist, evidence-based dietetic service, aligned with enhanced recovery principles.
This role predominantly involves inpatient care and plays a key role within established and well-respected multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will also contribute to service improvement projects and demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development. Additionally, the post includes managing a Band 6 Gastro dietitian and supporting colleagues across the wider gastrointestinal dietetic team.
Main duties of the job
To work as a member of the GI dietetic team at St Georges Hospital. To be responsible for providing a highly specialist dietetic service to gastrointestinal surgery patients (upper and lower GI); following evidence-based practice, being an active multidisciplinary team member, educator, developing nutrition policies and guidelines, participating in audit and research related to GI surgical patients to improve health outcomes and develop the role and service.
About us
The wider dietetic team at St George's consists of over 60 dietitians who provide clinical inpatient and outpatient services to a variety of specialties, including cancer services, haematology, renal, neurology, cardiology, diabetes, and paediatrics. The department is committed to training dietetic students and actively participates in training programs across the organisation. There are also numerous opportunities for professional and personal development. St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the regional specialist care provider for South West London, Surrey, and beyond. The Trust provides a comprehensive range of high-quality healthcare services, including leading-edge tertiary and trauma care, as well as community services. With national and regional referrals added to our local 3.5 million catchment, we serve a population of around 5 million. Our acute and tertiary services are delivered across two sites, with over 1,000 beds and approximately 8,000 staff. We are co-located with St George's University, and in partnership with King's Health Partners, we deliver high-quality research and education to contribute to the healthcare provision of tomorrow. St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a major acute hospital offering very specialist care for complex injuries and illnesses, including trauma, neurology, cardiac care, renal services, gastrointestinal services, intestinal failure, cancer care, and stroke.
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc / Post graduate diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
- HCPC current registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Postgraduate training in speciality clinical area e.g. St. Mark's courses, PENG
- Membership of BDA and relevant specialist group
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate experience of working in acute and/or community dietetic services at a specialist level in clinical area
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit/research in relevant clinical area
- Experience in the clinical supervision of students/junior staff
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience in teaching and education to patient groups and healthcare professionals in relevant clinical area
Desirable
- Significant clinical experience of working in the area of GI surgery or Gastroenterology
- Experience of working within Critical Care
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others
- Excellent IT skills
- Motivation and behavioural change skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of dietetics within the NHS
- Knowledge of dietetics within specialist area including evidence of specialist training
- Working at Masters level or trained to an equivalent level in speciality area
Other
Essential
- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions
- Able to maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders
- Membership of British Dietetic Association or other body conferring professional indemnity insurance
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc / Post graduate diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
- HCPC current registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Postgraduate training in speciality clinical area e.g. St. Mark's courses, PENG
- Membership of BDA and relevant specialist group
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate experience of working in acute and/or community dietetic services at a specialist level in clinical area
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit/research in relevant clinical area
- Experience in the clinical supervision of students/junior staff
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience in teaching and education to patient groups and healthcare professionals in relevant clinical area
Desirable
- Significant clinical experience of working in the area of GI surgery or Gastroenterology
- Experience of working within Critical Care
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others
- Excellent IT skills
- Motivation and behavioural change skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of dietetics within the NHS
- Knowledge of dietetics within specialist area including evidence of specialist training
- Working at Masters level or trained to an equivalent level in speciality area
Other
Essential
- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions
- Able to maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders
- Membership of British Dietetic Association or other body conferring professional indemnity insurance
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.
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.
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).
