Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Dietitian to join our team of over 65 staff at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. King's has a rich history in science and nutrition, with pioneers such as Elsie Widdowson and Robert McCance meeting here in the 1930s, and the British Diabetes Association founded on our Denmark Hill site.
Our Nutrition & Dietetic Department spans three sites: Denmark Hill, Princess Royal University Hospital, and Orpington Hospital. We lead in specialist areas including cystic fibrosis, critical care, gastroenterology, paediatrics, hepatology, diabetes, renal, complex obesity, and neurosciences. As part of a large Therapy department of over 300 professionals, we work within a supportive structure led by the Head of Department and Chief of Therapies. We place strong emphasis on professional development, ensuring staff can reach their full potential.
We are seeking an experienced Dietitian to join our Adult Cystic Fibrosis team in a substantive role. You will provide dedicated dietetic support to adults with CF, working under the guidance of the Clinical Lead Specialist and alongside an established team, including a Band 8a and full-time Band 7 Dietitian, to further enhance services for this specialist group.
Main duties of the job
This role offers the opportunity to develop skills across specialist areas including Diabetes, Gastroenterology, Liver, and weight management. Our collaborative MDTs provide a supportive environment where you will gain invaluable dietetic experience in a dynamic setting.
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of four London-based CF Centres, delivering specialist care to around 300 adolescent and adult patients across London and the South East.
The post holder will work autonomously within a consultant-led CF MDT, delivering dietetic care to inpatients and outpatients (face-to-face and virtual). You will manage nutritional care for all CF patients, contribute to service development, and provide expert advice to patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Key responsibilities include homecare support, MDT research participation, liaison with other specialist teams, and active involvement in clinical and service meetings. You will be encouraged to lead quality improvement and service development projects.
The successful candidate will work closely with the MDT to provide expert Nutrition and Dietetic care and play an integral role in our large, supportive team. All staff are expected to contribute to teaching healthcare professionals, supporting our mission to deliver excellence in clinical care, research, and education within King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre.
About us
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
Job Summary
The Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Specialist Dietitian will work autonomously within a consultant-led service, taking responsibility for the dietetic management of all adult patients with cystic fibrosis. This includes delivering a comprehensive dietetic service across both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Lead the ongoing development of a highly specialist dietetic service for adults with cystic fibrosis, providing expert advice and guidance to other healthcare professionals. This will involve active participation in meetings and engagement with national and local strategic service planning groups.
Establish and maintain effective links with local services to ensure integrated care.
Conduct home visits across the region, working independently and collaboratively with CF practitioners, specialist nurses, physiotherapists, and psychologists during joint consultations.
Contribute to dietetic and multidisciplinary research and audit activities to support evidence-based practice and service improvement.
Develop advanced expertise in managing complex CF-related comorbidities and liaise closely with relevant specialist teams, including Diabetes, Gastroenterology, and Liver services.
See attached Document
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
The Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Specialist Dietitian will work autonomously within a consultant-led service, taking responsibility for the dietetic management of all adult patients with cystic fibrosis. This includes delivering a comprehensive dietetic service across both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Lead the ongoing development of a highly specialist dietetic service for adults with cystic fibrosis, providing expert advice and guidance to other healthcare professionals. This will involve active participation in meetings and engagement with national and local strategic service planning groups.
Establish and maintain effective links with local services to ensure integrated care.
Conduct home visits across the region, working independently and collaboratively with CF practitioners, specialist nurses, physiotherapists, and psychologists during joint consultations.
Contribute to dietetic and multidisciplinary research and audit activities to support evidence-based practice and service improvement.
Develop advanced expertise in managing complex CF-related comorbidities and liaise closely with relevant specialist teams, including Diabetes, Gastroenterology, and Liver services.
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Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered
- BSc / Post graduate diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) or other body conferring professional indemnity insurance.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Considerable post graduate dietetic experience in the hospital setting
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Ability to work as part of a team, identifying and leading on service change
Desirable
- Experience with Cystic Fibrosis patients
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered
- BSc / Post graduate diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) or other body conferring professional indemnity insurance.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Considerable post graduate dietetic experience in the hospital setting
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Ability to work as part of a team, identifying and leading on service change
Desirable
- Experience with Cystic Fibrosis patients
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 site
London
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
