Job summary
Are you keen to work in an innovative role supporting clinical research? We are seeking a substantive Dietetic Research Lead with broad clinical knowledge coupled with research experience at doctoral level to support our large and expanding Nutrition and Dietetics department at UCLH.
Working collaboratively, the post holder will be based in the Nutrition & Dietetics Department with a remit to build research capacity and capability across our clinical dietetic teams. The post holder will lead on the development and implementation of a strategy for embedding research, developing the culture, and building research capacity within dietetics, in keeping with the Health Education England AHP Research and Innovation Strategy.
The post holder will be required to support others within the department to develop research within both NHS and commercial landscape. The post will be line managed by the Head of Nutrition and Dietetics and supported by the team in the Centre for Nurse, Midwife and AHP led Research (CNMAR).
Main duties of the job
Nutrition and Dietetics at UCLH is a forward-thinking service, committed to personal and professional development. As such you will benefit from supervision and support within an established and highly regarded department.
We are working to encourage and support a strong culture of innovation, quality improvement, audit, and research.
We have a close collaborative relationship with the Division of Medicine at UCL which includes teaching across their range of programmes and supervision of student research projects.
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:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
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.
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.
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 - 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 third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
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.
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 - 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 third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Four-year degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
- HCPC registered (Dietitian)
- Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) or equivalent association
- Post registration training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Masters or post graduate study to master's level in specialist area of dietetics e.g. PENG course, paediatric/renal modules
- Doctoral level training
- Training in one or more qualitative and/or quantitative methodologies
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration clinical experience (Dietitian)
- This must include significant experience in a specialist area of dietetics
- Sound knowledge of current issues relating to specialist area of dietetics
- Experience of writing for publication
- Experience of writing grant applications
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary research team
- Experience of running a research project
- Doctoral level knowledge of quantitative or qualitative research methodologies, research design and data analysis.
- Knowledge of qualitative data analysis software
- Knowledge of ethical and legislative issues relating to research, in particular the Research Governance Framework, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the Data Protection Act
- Sound knowledge of IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office software
Desirable
- Involvement in relevant specialist interest group
- Experience being part of a team conducting systematic reviews
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Skills in the design, conduct, analysis, and dissemination (written and oral) of qualitative and/or quantitative research
- Skills in the development and maintenance of databases
- Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills including time management
- Able to work autonomously and to work across professional teams and organisational boundaries
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
- Negotiation, analytic and problem-solving skills and ability to initiate change
- Knowledge of research design and methodology, with particular reference to own specialist field.
- Experience of undertaking a research project from inception to presentation
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork
- Proven ability to communicate using a variety of methods to a range of professionals, non-professionals and patients
- Flexible and adaptable to working alone or with different groups
- Awareness of need for confidentiality and issues of consent
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
Health, Safety and Security
Essential
- Knowledge & understanding of clinical governance and risk management and relevance to dietetics
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.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- The postholder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post through occupational health with any reasonable aids
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Four-year degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
- HCPC registered (Dietitian)
- Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) or equivalent association
- Post registration training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Masters or post graduate study to master's level in specialist area of dietetics e.g. PENG course, paediatric/renal modules
- Doctoral level training
- Training in one or more qualitative and/or quantitative methodologies
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration clinical experience (Dietitian)
- This must include significant experience in a specialist area of dietetics
- Sound knowledge of current issues relating to specialist area of dietetics
- Experience of writing for publication
- Experience of writing grant applications
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary research team
- Experience of running a research project
- Doctoral level knowledge of quantitative or qualitative research methodologies, research design and data analysis.
- Knowledge of qualitative data analysis software
- Knowledge of ethical and legislative issues relating to research, in particular the Research Governance Framework, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the Data Protection Act
- Sound knowledge of IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office software
Desirable
- Involvement in relevant specialist interest group
- Experience being part of a team conducting systematic reviews
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Skills in the design, conduct, analysis, and dissemination (written and oral) of qualitative and/or quantitative research
- Skills in the development and maintenance of databases
- Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills including time management
- Able to work autonomously and to work across professional teams and organisational boundaries
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
- Negotiation, analytic and problem-solving skills and ability to initiate change
- Knowledge of research design and methodology, with particular reference to own specialist field.
- Experience of undertaking a research project from inception to presentation
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork
- Proven ability to communicate using a variety of methods to a range of professionals, non-professionals and patients
- Flexible and adaptable to working alone or with different groups
- Awareness of need for confidentiality and issues of consent
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
Health, Safety and Security
Essential
- Knowledge & understanding of clinical governance and risk management and relevance to dietetics
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.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- The postholder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post through occupational health with any reasonable aids
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
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
