Job summary
Are you interested in joining an innovative, high profile and dynamic dietetic team? We are seeking a self-motivated Band 5 Dietitian to join our team.
The position will enable you to develop your skills in a variety of different specialities.Due to internal promotions we have a permanent vacancy within our Band 5 Team.
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and confident individual. You should have the ability to work well within teams and be able to manage your time effectively. Applicants will possess BSc Nutrition and Dietetics (or equivalent) and be HCPC registered. Excellent communication skills and effective team working skills are essential.
This post provides a fantastic opportunity for an individual to develop a wide range of nutrition support skills with a varying mix of inpatients and outpatients. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment whilst developing their clinical skills.
Main duties of the job
- To provide nutritional advice and support to patients through assessments on the ward, by telephone and written communication.
- To liaise closely with the relevant multi-disciplinary teams and attend relevant meetings, where possible.
- To assist in the production of evidence based resources, policies and guidelines.
- To provide ongoing training for ward staff with regards to the dietary management of patients requiring nutritional support.
- To undertake education and training sessions to patients, carers, nursing staff, catering staff, medical staff and other health professionals as required.
- To participate in dietetic audits
- To undertake professional development activities.
- To participate in training of Student Dietitians
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineand pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Band 5 position is part of the Band 5 Rotations. There are four rotations in our development programme and areas covered include:
Infectious DiseasesRespiratoryRheumatologyOncologySurgicalAcute MedicineDiabetes
Care of the Elderly
We are committed to supporting the development of staff and our Band 5 Dietitians are supported to participate in the AHP Preceptorship Programme. Staff have access to support during key transition points in their career which is essential for successful professional development. The preceptorship programme enables individuals to develop confidence in their abilities and apply and develop their knowledge in everyday practice.
We are a large friendly department providing high quality nutritional care to patients across all areas of our Trust. We have close links with universities - Kings College London, London Metropolitan University, and University College London. As a department we are involved in student training and take students on placement 2 and 3. We are committed to appraisal and continued professional development.
Outline of main job duties/responsibilities
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- Responsible for provision of high-quality student practice placement and practice placement expansion in line regional priorities including fair-share model.
- To produce evidence-based resources for student dietitians. These may include online tutorials, webinars, online discussions, self-assessments, case studies, simulation, problem solving, concept mapping, and interactive learning objects in collaboration with specialist Dietitians, other members of staff, the Division of Medicine and MSc Dietetics programme at UCL.
- To act as point of contact for Dietetics department in managing and resolving student related concerns or incidents, as well as to act as primary link to HEIs.
- To promote an inclusive teaching and practice placement environment.
- To liaise with internal and external stakeholders including local forums/workstreams, HEIs, student leads and link lecturers.
- To evaluate and maintain quality of delivery of student practice placement provision.
- To support staff in the development of their own structured educational pathways; provide career coaching for junior members of the department.
- To support junior staff members and others as required, facilitating the acquisition and development of relevant skills, knowledge and competencies to support and improve clinical placement capacity and capability in specialist areas of dietetics across the service.
- To promote and maintain effective communication and disseminate information related to practice education and development.
- To facilitate acquisition of the necessary skills, knowledge and competency by staff and their mentors in designated areas within the trust
- To promote and implement the practice development strategy for UCLH
- To promote and facilitate the provision of a high standard of holistic patient-centred care.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Band 5 position is part of the Band 5 Rotations. There are four rotations in our development programme and areas covered include:
Infectious DiseasesRespiratoryRheumatologyOncologySurgicalAcute MedicineDiabetes
Care of the Elderly
We are committed to supporting the development of staff and our Band 5 Dietitians are supported to participate in the AHP Preceptorship Programme. Staff have access to support during key transition points in their career which is essential for successful professional development. The preceptorship programme enables individuals to develop confidence in their abilities and apply and develop their knowledge in everyday practice.
We are a large friendly department providing high quality nutritional care to patients across all areas of our Trust. We have close links with universities - Kings College London, London Metropolitan University, and University College London. As a department we are involved in student training and take students on placement 2 and 3. We are committed to appraisal and continued professional development.
Outline of main job duties/responsibilities
- This text is required as part of the vacancy creation
- This is a new field and will allow candidates with different accessibility requirements to be able to read and understand what the role entails.
- If your job description is over the word count you may wish to consider outlining the main & specific responsibilities in the below field and uploading the full job description as a supporting document.
- Responsible for provision of high-quality student practice placement and practice placement expansion in line regional priorities including fair-share model.
- To produce evidence-based resources for student dietitians. These may include online tutorials, webinars, online discussions, self-assessments, case studies, simulation, problem solving, concept mapping, and interactive learning objects in collaboration with specialist Dietitians, other members of staff, the Division of Medicine and MSc Dietetics programme at UCL.
- To act as point of contact for Dietetics department in managing and resolving student related concerns or incidents, as well as to act as primary link to HEIs.
- To promote an inclusive teaching and practice placement environment.
- To liaise with internal and external stakeholders including local forums/workstreams, HEIs, student leads and link lecturers.
- To evaluate and maintain quality of delivery of student practice placement provision.
- To support staff in the development of their own structured educational pathways; provide career coaching for junior members of the department.
- To support junior staff members and others as required, facilitating the acquisition and development of relevant skills, knowledge and competencies to support and improve clinical placement capacity and capability in specialist areas of dietetics across the service.
- To promote and maintain effective communication and disseminate information related to practice education and development.
- To facilitate acquisition of the necessary skills, knowledge and competency by staff and their mentors in designated areas within the trust
- To promote and implement the practice development strategy for UCLH
- To promote and facilitate the provision of a high standard of holistic patient-centred care.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Four year degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) or equivalent association
Experience
Essential
- General dietetic experience on clinical placement
- Understanding of dietetic service in a busy hospital
Communication
Essential
- Sound verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of the importance of effective multidisciplinary working
- Awareness of need for confidentiality and issues of consent
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines
Health Safety and security
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management and relevance to dietetics
Information collection and analysis including IT skills
Essential
- Experience of conducting audit and/or research, including the ability to analyse and interpret statistics
- Computer literacy
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Four year degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) or equivalent association
Experience
Essential
- General dietetic experience on clinical placement
- Understanding of dietetic service in a busy hospital
Communication
Essential
- Sound verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of the importance of effective multidisciplinary working
- Awareness of need for confidentiality and issues of consent
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines
Health Safety and security
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management and relevance to dietetics
Information collection and analysis including IT skills
Essential
- Experience of conducting audit and/or research, including the ability to analyse and interpret statistics
- Computer literacy
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
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).
