Job summary
The successful post holder will work closely with all members of the MDT to provide an expert Nutrition and Dietetic service to our patients.
You will play an integral role in the large, supportive dietetic team at KCH. Our Nutrition and 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 King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre.
Main duties of the job
This 0.8 wte Band 8a Clinical Lead Dietitian post for Oncology Services, clinical services including, Haematology, Oncology Rehab, HPB and Liver.
You will be based at the Denmark Hill site, and will have a primarily line management remit with some clinical involvement, including an outpatient clinic per week.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and dynamic Dietitian to join our team of over 60 Dietetic staff at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
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 around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.
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.
The trust-wide strategy 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 can take Team King's to another level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Kings has a long and illustrious history with emerging works in the area of science and nutrition. The authors of the Composition of Foods, Elsie Widdowson and Robert McCance met at Denmark Hill in the 1930's and Dr R.D. Lawrence and the author H.G. Wells founded the British Diabetes Association (now known as Diabetes UK) from this Hospital on the Denmark Hill site.
The Nutrition and Dietetic Department at KCH employs over 60 staff across three main sites; Denmark Hill, Princess Royal University Hospital, and Orpington Hospital. We are leaders in several areas of clinical care including gastroenterology, paediatrics, hepatology, diabetes, renal, cystic fibrosis, complex obesity and neurosciences.
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for this post for detailed descriptions and specifications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Kings has a long and illustrious history with emerging works in the area of science and nutrition. The authors of the Composition of Foods, Elsie Widdowson and Robert McCance met at Denmark Hill in the 1930's and Dr R.D. Lawrence and the author H.G. Wells founded the British Diabetes Association (now known as Diabetes UK) from this Hospital on the Denmark Hill site.
The Nutrition and Dietetic Department at KCH employs over 60 staff across three main sites; Denmark Hill, Princess Royal University Hospital, and Orpington Hospital. We are leaders in several areas of clinical care including gastroenterology, paediatrics, hepatology, diabetes, renal, cystic fibrosis, complex obesity and neurosciences.
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for this post for detailed descriptions and specifications.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- HCPC registered
- Qualification in the area of specialisation or evidence of significant experience working to or at a Masters level
- Evidence of extensive experience and proficiency working in Nutrition and Dietetics, with in-depth knowledge to expert level within a specialist area to include enteral and parenteral nutrition
- Evidence of suitable management skills development
Desirable
- Experience of clinical research
- HPB or Liver experience
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- HCPC registered
- Qualification in the area of specialisation or evidence of significant experience working to or at a Masters level
- Evidence of extensive experience and proficiency working in Nutrition and Dietetics, with in-depth knowledge to expert level within a specialist area to include enteral and parenteral nutrition
- Evidence of suitable management skills development
Desirable
- Experience of clinical research
- HPB or Liver experience
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).
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
