Job summary
We are seeking to employ a highly motivated Band 5 Dietitian to join our team of acute adult dietitians at Denmark Hill. This is a permanent post consisting of 6 monthly rotations with two other Band 5 dietitians. As this is a busy and varied caseload, we are looking for a confident dietitian who is organised, self-motivated and ready to take on any challenge with the support of the team. Applicants should be qualified dietitians that have HCPC registration. We currently have one Band 5 vacancy.
Main duties of the job
This post will offer dietetic expertise to patients, carers and other health care professionals. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to rotate to different clinical areas within the acute caseload at King's College Hospital, providing high quality evidenced based practice.
Within the acute team we have specialist dietitians in Gastroenterology, Neurosciences, Haematology, Oncology, Liver and HPB. There will be opportunities to develop your practice by shadowing specialities within your rotation, clinical supervision and a preceptorship.
We are a large, supportive department and are proud to represent an innovative and diverse workforce, putting patients at the centre of our care.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Rotations include Medicine, Surgery and the Health and Ageing unit. The post holder may also be involved in student training, service development projects and Trust wide Nutrition and Hydration initiatives. Our dietetics department expects all staff to be involved in the teaching of other healthcare professionals, in line with our mission to provide excellence in clinical care, research and teaching in Kings Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre.
To understand the role in more detail please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Rotations include Medicine, Surgery and the Health and Ageing unit. The post holder may also be involved in student training, service development projects and Trust wide Nutrition and Hydration initiatives. Our dietetics department expects all staff to be involved in the teaching of other healthcare professionals, in line with our mission to provide excellence in clinical care, research and teaching in Kings Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre.
To understand the role in more detail please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/ Post graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
- HCPC registered
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of enteral feeding
- Knowledge of Dietetics within the NHS
Desirable
- Experience of working in acute and primary care environments
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Presentation skills and ability to work autonomously with individuals and groups
- Ability to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Motivational interviewing and counselling skills
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/ Post graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
- HCPC registered
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of enteral feeding
- Knowledge of Dietetics within the NHS
Desirable
- Experience of working in acute and primary care environments
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Presentation skills and ability to work autonomously with individuals and groups
- Ability to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Motivational interviewing and counselling 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.
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).
