Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dietitian to join our team of 16Dietetic staff at the Princess RoyalUniversity Hospital(PRUH)site, part of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This is a 1.0 WTE position based at the PRUH, specialising in inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology.
Main duties of the job
The post holder willpredominantly bebased on the gastro ward and will alsobe responsible forany patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)throughoutthe hospital. They will work closely with the Band 7 Gastro-Oncology Dietitian to provide an evidence-based dietetic service for both adult inpatients and outpatients within gastroenterology, covering conditions such as IBD, liver disease and pancreatitis.
The post holder will also be responsible fortwo outpatient clinics each week and will work as part of our team of acute adult dietitians, providing excellent dietetic care. A new group IBD virtual clinic has recently been developed as an innovative way of providing nutritional information for this patient cohort.
There is also theoptionto provide clinical cover within the Nutrition Team and Critical Care depending on post holder's skillset and preferences.
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
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the main responsibilities of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the main responsibilities of the job.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc / Post graduate diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
- HCPC registered (Dietitian)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous NHS dietetic experience with mixed adult inpatients and outpatients
- Previous experience in gastroenterology, including IBD
- Experience delivering the low FODMAP diet
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience in the clinical supervision of students
Desirable
- Formal low FODMAP diet training
- Experience working within critical care
- Experience in the provision of parenteral nutrition
Skills & Competancies
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Able to maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc / Post graduate diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
- HCPC registered (Dietitian)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous NHS dietetic experience with mixed adult inpatients and outpatients
- Previous experience in gastroenterology, including IBD
- Experience delivering the low FODMAP diet
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience in the clinical supervision of students
Desirable
- Formal low FODMAP diet training
- Experience working within critical care
- Experience in the provision of parenteral nutrition
Skills & Competancies
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Able to maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders
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).
