Job summary
We require a HPC Registered Dietitian to join our friendly department of Dietitians providing the nutrition and dietetic service to Hounslow Borough.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in Community Dietetics in a supportive environment. In the wider Dietetic team, we have specialist areas such as a cardiology and paediatrics.
We are committed to your continued professional development and the department provides an extensive training programme for others, professionals and clients.
Due to the requirement to travel around Hounslow Borough it is desirable that you have your own means of transport.
If you have a questioning mind, can demonstrate your teamwork experience, and have an interest in developing your career in an effective joint acute/community team we look forward to receiving your application.
Main duties of the job
o Provide a service to patients in the Community and in Residential and Nursing Homes who are on Oral Nutrition Support.o To train and education GP's and other Practice and Community staff on Oral Nutrition Support policies and procedureso The post holder will contribute to the Cardiac Rehabilitation team to provide an effective Dietetic cardiac rehab service to staff, carers and those patients referredo To contribute to the community outpatients and domiciliary services across Hounslow.o Run weight management group sessionso Work as a member of the dietetic department, providing a comprehensive dietetic service to the work areas agreed and allocatedo Be part of an effective service, providing nutritional counselling to patients/clients referred for ONSo Provide expert advice to patients, carers and clinicians regarding provision of nutritional support for patients based on clinical evidence. This will involve nutritional assessment; to include the calculation of nutritional requirements based on the interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometry e.g. weight, height, skin-fold thickness, clinical condition and other physical parameters.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Health Professions Council Registration
- Degree /Post graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
Desirable
- Membership of British Dietetic Association
Experience
Essential
- Sound knowledge of current Nutrition and Dietetic issues
- Understanding of special dietary needs of a diverse community
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to the WLT values (Togetherness, Responsibility, Excellence and Caring)
- Good communication skills with willingness to learn how to achieve effective communication with those who have difficulty comprehending or special language /literacy needs
- Standard keyboard skills
- IT Skills
- Change-management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
- Teaching and mentorship experience in a clinical setting
- Awareness of adult and child protection issues
- Ability to train others in groups of 15-20
- Willingness to participate in in-house training to develop good motivational interviewing skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Health Professions Council Registration
- Degree /Post graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
Desirable
- Membership of British Dietetic Association
Experience
Essential
- Sound knowledge of current Nutrition and Dietetic issues
- Understanding of special dietary needs of a diverse community
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to the WLT values (Togetherness, Responsibility, Excellence and Caring)
- Good communication skills with willingness to learn how to achieve effective communication with those who have difficulty comprehending or special language /literacy needs
- Standard keyboard skills
- IT Skills
- Change-management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
- Teaching and mentorship experience in a clinical setting
- Awareness of adult and child protection issues
- Ability to train others in groups of 15-20
- Willingness to participate in in-house training to develop good motivational interviewing 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
