Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the UCLH Nutrition and Dietetic team.We are looking for a visionary Band 6 Dietitian to support two distinct areas of patient care: Perioperative Medicine Service for adults (0.5wte) and Paediatric Oncology & Haematology including Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) for Paediatrics (0.5wte).
The successful applicant will be based at University College Hospital, part of UCLH NHS Foundation Trust.Perioperative Medicine (Adults):The UCLH Perioperative Medicine Service for high-risk patients has developed an integrated pathway to identify high-risk surgical patients early in their journey. The focus is on key medical issues that can be significantly improved before surgery - such as cardiorespiratory fitness and malnutrition.The successful post holder will hold a leading role in the nutritional management and support the ongoing development to this service.
The post-holder, supported by the dietetic clinical lead, will work alongside the Perioperative Medicine MDT to deliver a service that places patients at the centre of their own care, ensuring continuity, preventing harm, and proactively manage patients to improve outcomes.
Main duties of the job
Paediatric Oncology & Haematology:
We are a primary treatment centre for a large cohort of children and young people diagnosed with cancers and blood disorders. We operate as a unified cancer centre together with Great Ormond Street, and collectively form the largest children and young people oncology centre in Europe. The Oncology and Haematology service at UCLH consists of two inpatient wards, our paediatric and young adult service for PBT and radiotherapy and the Macmillan teenage day-care unit. Our Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) service provides treatment for a wide range of child and teenage cancers.
The successful post holder will work as part of a specialist children's cancer multidisciplinary team, and form part of a group of specialist AHP's including Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.
The post holder will play a key role in supporting and further developing the existing Paediatric Oncology and Haematology service at UCLH, including the Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) dietetic service. Working alongside two full-time Band 7 Paediatric Dietitians, you will collaborate to deliver exceptional care. Strong communication, negotiation, and teamwork skills are essential for success in this role.
The post holder will have a strong team ethos, be a dedicated, skilled and motivated clinician with a wide breadth of experience in oncology, surgery, management of long-term conditions as well as having excellent nutrition support skills.
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, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and 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
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
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.
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
- Post registration training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Post graduate study in specialist area of dietetics e.g. PENG course, paediatric/renal modules
Experience
Essential
- Post registration clinical experience
Desirable
- Involvement in relevant specialist interest group
Quality and service improvement
Desirable
- Experience of service development
Communication
Essential
- Sound verbal and written communication skills
- Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork
- Awareness of need for confidentiality and issues of consent
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving.
Personal and people development
Essential
- Experience of training student dietitians/other HCPs
Desirable
- Experience in the support and development of junior members of staff
- Teaching on degree or higher level/professional course
Information collection and analysis including IT skills
Essential
- Anthropometry skills
- Experience in conducting audit and/or research, including the ability to analyse and interpret statistics
- Computer literacy
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Awareness of equal opportunities and diversity
Quality and Service improvement
Desirable
- Experience in project management
Other requirements
Essential
- To manage the physical effort of working between hospital sites, frequently moving up and down stairs, standing for long periods of time and carrying heavy folders.
- To manage working in unpleasant conditions such as environments where there may be unpleasant sights, noises, smells and temperature fluctuations e.g. hospital wards
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
- Post registration training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Post graduate study in specialist area of dietetics e.g. PENG course, paediatric/renal modules
Experience
Essential
- Post registration clinical experience
Desirable
- Involvement in relevant specialist interest group
Quality and service improvement
Desirable
- Experience of service development
Communication
Essential
- Sound verbal and written communication skills
- Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork
- Awareness of need for confidentiality and issues of consent
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving.
Personal and people development
Essential
- Experience of training student dietitians/other HCPs
Desirable
- Experience in the support and development of junior members of staff
- Teaching on degree or higher level/professional course
Information collection and analysis including IT skills
Essential
- Anthropometry skills
- Experience in conducting audit and/or research, including the ability to analyse and interpret statistics
- Computer literacy
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Awareness of equal opportunities and diversity
Quality and Service improvement
Desirable
- Experience in project management
Other requirements
Essential
- To manage the physical effort of working between hospital sites, frequently moving up and down stairs, standing for long periods of time and carrying heavy folders.
- To manage working in unpleasant conditions such as environments where there may be unpleasant sights, noises, smells and temperature fluctuations e.g. hospital wards
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
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
