Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and experienced Gastroenterology and GI Oncology dietitian to join our team of 17dietitians at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the gastroenterology and oncology dietetic service for patients requiring specialist input for gastrointestinal cancers, pancreatic disease and complex nutrition support e.g. eating disorders, functional gut disorders.
Thisis a 0.8wte Band 7 post.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with members of various multi-disciplinary teams, including gastroenterology and oncology with the opportunity for development of an out-patient service to support patients newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
The post holder will also support the provision of parenteral nutrition as part of the Nutrition Team alongside specialists from Pharmacy and Gastroenterology, as well as providing support for the Critical Care caseload during periods of cover. Strong skills in inpatient artificial nutrition support are required with experience of managing complex patients, as part of an effective MDT.
Line management experience is also desirable as the successful candidate will be managing a Band 6 Dietitian working in the gastroenterology service, who predominantly manages IBD. This role sits within the adult dietetic team at PRUH and there will be an opportunity to also provide cover to the stroke and critical care unit.
As well as involvement in service development projects and audits, the post holder will be expected to assist in planning the strategic development of the service as well asproviding supervision for other members of staff within the dietetic department. We also undertake student training and you would play an active role in student supervision. The department supports flexible working under the Kings flex system.
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 Reach is 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
1. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of work in compliance with the ethical code of practice set out by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).2. To actively manage a caseload of gastroenterology patients, assessing and managing their dietary needs while working closely with other members of the multi-disciplinaryteam. 3. To attend appropriate clinics and multidisciplinary meetings to provide expert evidence based nutritional support and advice to clinicians, patients and carers.4. To work with the dietetic and multi-disciplinary team responsible for the development and provision of evidence based dietetic service to the patients, carers and staff of Kings College Hospital in Gastroenterology.5. Formulate and deliver individual dietetic treatment plans for patients based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of a wide range of dietetic treatments.6. To contribute to the development of written information for patients and the maintenance of up to date and educational literature.7. To communicate and liaise with the community multidisciplinary team regarding nutrition related prescriptions and nutritional care of outpatients. Providing appropriate information and education to clinicians, patients and carers. 8. Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. 9. Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment regimens as required.10. To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload.11. Work within Trust clinical guidelines and to have good working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor quality of practice as appropriate.12. To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with British Dietetic Association (BDA) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards of practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of work in compliance with the ethical code of practice set out by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).2. To actively manage a caseload of gastroenterology patients, assessing and managing their dietary needs while working closely with other members of the multi-disciplinaryteam. 3. To attend appropriate clinics and multidisciplinary meetings to provide expert evidence based nutritional support and advice to clinicians, patients and carers.4. To work with the dietetic and multi-disciplinary team responsible for the development and provision of evidence based dietetic service to the patients, carers and staff of Kings College Hospital in Gastroenterology.5. Formulate and deliver individual dietetic treatment plans for patients based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of a wide range of dietetic treatments.6. To contribute to the development of written information for patients and the maintenance of up to date and educational literature.7. To communicate and liaise with the community multidisciplinary team regarding nutrition related prescriptions and nutritional care of outpatients. Providing appropriate information and education to clinicians, patients and carers. 8. Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. 9. Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment regimens as required.10. To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload.11. Work within Trust clinical guidelines and to have good working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor quality of practice as appropriate.12. To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with British Dietetic Association (BDA) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards of practice.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc / Post graduate diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
- HCPC registered dietitian
Desirable
- A recognised and appropriate post-graduate course
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous dietetic experience in gastroenterology / GI Oncology in the acute NHS setting
- Previous gastroenterology dietetic experience in the outpatient setting
- Experience in provision of parenteral nutrition
- Experience in Critical Care dietetics
- Experience in the clinical supervision of students
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
Desirable
- Previous line management experience
Skills & Competancies
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Presentation skills and ability to work effectively single handedly with individuals and groups
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Motivation and counselling skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible, adaptable and creative
- Able to deal with distressed client's and their relatives
- Able to set priorities and meet daily deadlines
- Able to maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders
- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc / Post graduate diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
- HCPC registered dietitian
Desirable
- A recognised and appropriate post-graduate course
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous dietetic experience in gastroenterology / GI Oncology in the acute NHS setting
- Previous gastroenterology dietetic experience in the outpatient setting
- Experience in provision of parenteral nutrition
- Experience in Critical Care dietetics
- Experience in the clinical supervision of students
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
Desirable
- Previous line management experience
Skills & Competancies
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Presentation skills and ability to work effectively single handedly with individuals and groups
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Motivation and counselling skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible, adaptable and creative
- Able to deal with distressed client's and their relatives
- Able to set priorities and meet daily deadlines
- Able to maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders
- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions
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).
