Job summary
We have a great opportunity to join the Dietetic team at Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a full-time Band 6 Surgical Dietitian, on a fixed term basis for 12 months to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will be involved in delivering specialist inpatient and outpatient services to our surgical patients.
The postholder will work as part of a dynamic team of 6 surgical dietitians, ACP and a dietetic support worker. This role offers a wide range of benefits including the opportunity for flexible working, as well as a range of professional development opportunities.
For further information please contact:
Kylie Bishop, Dietetic Clinical Lead: Gastroenterology and Surgery kyliebishop@nhs.net
07912 487250
Please note, the advert may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Main duties of the job
This post involves managing an inpatient caseload on the surgical wards as well as a regular specialist outpatient clinic. The successful candidate will work closely with MDT colleagues including consultantsand specialist nurses. Clinical areas covered include: upper GI, colorectal gynaecology, orthopaedics, general surgery, pancreatic disease and complex oral and enteral nutrition support. There will an opportunity to gain knowledge, skills and experience in parenteral nutrition and critical care dietetics.
In addition to clinical responsibilities, the post holder will have the opportunity to develop supervision skills through supporting other staff and students. They will also be encouraged to actively contribute to audits, as well as to develop and implement innovative approaches to service delivery.
Excellent team working, communication and prioritisation skills are essential.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
This is an exciting time to join our Trust, as we work on the expansion of our theatres at Ashford Hospital and move towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures; with care delivered by dedicated, specialist teams in a modern and well-equipped environment.
We hope to use this centre to create an environment of learning and to facilitate training of the next generation of our skilled NHS workforce. Our plans are ambitious - why not, come and be a part of our journey.
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will:
- As part of the Ashford and St Peters Dietetic Department, provide a high quality nutrition and dietetic service to patients, carers and staff at Ashford and St Peters Hospitals.
- As a practitioner with a high degree of autonomy, take responsibility for managing and providing the majority of the services required and planning this effectively
- To support supervision of staff as required
- To take an active role within the general functioning of the Dietetic Department, including contributing to student training.
- To communicate and collaborate with team members, other HCPs and partner organisations to support service improvements
For further information see full job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will:
- As part of the Ashford and St Peters Dietetic Department, provide a high quality nutrition and dietetic service to patients, carers and staff at Ashford and St Peters Hospitals.
- As a practitioner with a high degree of autonomy, take responsibility for managing and providing the majority of the services required and planning this effectively
- To support supervision of staff as required
- To take an active role within the general functioning of the Dietetic Department, including contributing to student training.
- To communicate and collaborate with team members, other HCPs and partner organisations to support service improvements
For further information see full job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Attitude, Behaviour and Values
Essential
- Demonstrates significant enthusiasm for working within the Surgical specialism
- Demonstrates Trust Values
- Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offered
- Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
- Supports and promotes equality and diversity
Qualifications and Further Training
Essential
- 4 year degree in Dietetics (or equivalent qualification)
- Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Membership of the British Dietetic Association
- Member of the BDA PENG Group
- Practice educator/student supervisory skills course
- Post registration course in Nutrition Support
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical dietetics within the NHS
- Experience in enteral and oral nutritional support practices
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience delivering and/or developing training and education to healthcare professionals
- Experience of delivering outpatient clinics
- Working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of delivering student training
- Experience of conducting audits or service evaluation
- Experience of initiating and managing patients on home enteral feeds
- Specific experience of managing surgical patients
- Experience of managing patients on parenteral nutrition
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of nutrition support, including enteral feeding
- Knowledge of specialist dietary interventions used within the surgical dietetics
Desirable
- Knowledge of parenteral nutrition
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent time management skills and prioritisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Able to work under own initiative
Other requirements
Essential
- Strong IT user skills, including Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams applications.
- Ability to travel between Trust sites
Desirable
- Car driver and access to own car.
Person Specification
Attitude, Behaviour and Values
Essential
- Demonstrates significant enthusiasm for working within the Surgical specialism
- Demonstrates Trust Values
- Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offered
- Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
- Supports and promotes equality and diversity
Qualifications and Further Training
Essential
- 4 year degree in Dietetics (or equivalent qualification)
- Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Membership of the British Dietetic Association
- Member of the BDA PENG Group
- Practice educator/student supervisory skills course
- Post registration course in Nutrition Support
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical dietetics within the NHS
- Experience in enteral and oral nutritional support practices
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience delivering and/or developing training and education to healthcare professionals
- Experience of delivering outpatient clinics
- Working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of delivering student training
- Experience of conducting audits or service evaluation
- Experience of initiating and managing patients on home enteral feeds
- Specific experience of managing surgical patients
- Experience of managing patients on parenteral nutrition
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of nutrition support, including enteral feeding
- Knowledge of specialist dietary interventions used within the surgical dietetics
Desirable
- Knowledge of parenteral nutrition
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent time management skills and prioritisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Able to work under own initiative
Other requirements
Essential
- Strong IT user skills, including Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams applications.
- Ability to travel between Trust sites
Desirable
- Car driver and access to own car.
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).
