Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our dietetic team at Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a 0.7 WTE Band 6 Specialist Gastroenterology Dietitian. The successful candidate will be part of the Gastroenterology Dietetic team and be involved in delivering specialist outpatient services to our patients. This role offers a wide range of benefits including the opportunity for flexible and hybrid working, as well as a range of professional development opportunities.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, and flexible Dietitian, with a desire to develop and grow their professional skills, knowledge and experience. We are looking for an individual who is keen to explore new ways of working within an ever-changing NHS, whilst remaining committed to delivering high quality patient care and promoting the dietetic profession within the Trust.
For further information please contact:
Kylie Bishop, Dietetic Clinical Lead: Gastroenterology and Surgery kyliebishop@nhs.net
07912 487250
Please note, we may close the advert early if sufficient applications are received.
Main duties of the job
You will join our gastroenterology dietetics team, which provides a service to adult gastroenterology inpatients and outpatients at Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals. The successful candidate will work as part of a dynamic team of 6 gastroenterology dietitians and a dietetic support worker.
This is an outpatient role, providing a specialist dietetic service for patients with a range of gastrointestinal conditions including IBS, coeliac disease, liver disease and inflammatory bowel disease. You will be involved in delivering face to face, telephone and virtual appointments as well as group education sessions. This post also includes regular attendance at MDT meetings.
In addition to clinical duties, the post holder will have the opportunity to support the development of staff and students through supervision, actively contribute to service improvement and audit initiatives, and participate in the development and implementation of innovative working practices.
Team working, excellent communication skills and an ability to work under own initiative 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 with colleagues with supervision 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 with colleagues with supervision 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 gastroenterology
- Demonstrates the Trust Values
- Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
- Supports learning and development of self and others
- Supports and promotes equality and diversity
Qualifications and Further Training
Essential
- 4 year degree in Dietetics (or equivalent qualification)
- Registration with HCPC
Desirable
- Membership of the British Dietetic Association
- Member of a relevant BDA Specialist Group
- Student supervisory skills course
- KCL FODMAP course or experience
Experience
Essential
- General NHS experience in clinical dietetics within the NHS
- Specific experience of managing gastroenterology patients
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience of delivering outpatient clinics and group education sessions
- Working as part of a team
- Experience in oral and enteral nutrition support practices
Desirable
- Experience of student supervision
- Experience of initiating and managing patients on home enteral feeds
- Experience of conducting audits or service evaluation
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of specialist dietary interventions used within gastroenterology
- Evidence of CPD
- Specialist knowledge of nutrition support
Desirable
- Knowledge of eating disorders
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent time management skills and prioritisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Able to work under own initiative
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between Trust sites
Person Specification
Attitude, Behaviour and Values
Essential
- Demonstrates significant enthusiasm for working within gastroenterology
- Demonstrates the Trust Values
- Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
- Supports learning and development of self and others
- Supports and promotes equality and diversity
Qualifications and Further Training
Essential
- 4 year degree in Dietetics (or equivalent qualification)
- Registration with HCPC
Desirable
- Membership of the British Dietetic Association
- Member of a relevant BDA Specialist Group
- Student supervisory skills course
- KCL FODMAP course or experience
Experience
Essential
- General NHS experience in clinical dietetics within the NHS
- Specific experience of managing gastroenterology patients
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience of delivering outpatient clinics and group education sessions
- Working as part of a team
- Experience in oral and enteral nutrition support practices
Desirable
- Experience of student supervision
- Experience of initiating and managing patients on home enteral feeds
- Experience of conducting audits or service evaluation
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of specialist dietary interventions used within gastroenterology
- Evidence of CPD
- Specialist knowledge of nutrition support
Desirable
- Knowledge of eating disorders
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent time management skills and prioritisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Able to work under own initiative
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between Trust sites
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).
