Job summary
We have a full time career-developing opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated dietitian to join our dietetic gastroenterology team. You will be a part of an award winning, proactive dietetic department at The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford.
We are looking for somebody with experience in gastroenterology and an interest in eating disorders. We are looking for someone who is proactive and has the initiative to develop and / or improve the efficiency of a service.
You will join a forward thinking dietetic team which undertakes the training of A, B and C placement students, and also focuses on research and audit in its areas of activity to promote clinical effectiveness in patient care. This is an excellent opportunity in a supportive environment where you will be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally, with the chance to shadow and learn from the other specialist dietetic teams.
If you are an HCPC registered dietitian with experience and a strong interest in gastroenterology, looking for an opportunity to develop your skills within a friendly and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
Interviews will be face to face only.
Main duties of the job
The caseload will be very varied and will work alongside the gastroenterology consultants. You will be involved in delivering education sessions to healthcare professionals and patients.
Given the varied nature of this role, I would strongly encourage you to call for further details. Please call Liz Toft or Steph Francois on 01483 571122. Ext 3229.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the nutrition and dietetic management of patients who have gastrointestinal conditions including functional bowel disorders (for example irritable bowel syndrome), inflammatory bowel disease and liver disease. This will include both oral and enteral nutrition support.
The post holder will be an integral part of the Gastro dietetic team, sharing responsibility for the smooth running of the dietetic gastroenterology service in line with Trust performance targets. They will provide specialist dietetic support to individuals in the inpatient and outpatient setting. The post holder will have an active role in teaching other professionals, including students and patients, and responsibility for supervising junior staff. A considerate, patient focused service will be provided in all dealings with patients and with staff around the hospital
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the nutrition and dietetic management of patients who have gastrointestinal conditions including functional bowel disorders (for example irritable bowel syndrome), inflammatory bowel disease and liver disease. This will include both oral and enteral nutrition support.
The post holder will be an integral part of the Gastro dietetic team, sharing responsibility for the smooth running of the dietetic gastroenterology service in line with Trust performance targets. They will provide specialist dietetic support to individuals in the inpatient and outpatient setting. The post holder will have an active role in teaching other professionals, including students and patients, and responsibility for supervising junior staff. A considerate, patient focused service will be provided in all dealings with patients and with staff around the hospital
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Dietetics or equivalent and registration with HCPC
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetics Association
- Membership of BDA specialist group such as the Gastroenterology Specialist group
- FODMAP trained (Kings FODMAP course)
- Driving licence
Knowledge
Essential
- Post qualification experience including nutrition support and enteral feeding
- Evidence of MDT work
- Evidence of ability to manage complex clinical presentations
Desirable
- Experience with managing patients with eating disorders
- Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area
- Work in acute and community settings
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Dietetics or equivalent and registration with HCPC
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetics Association
- Membership of BDA specialist group such as the Gastroenterology Specialist group
- FODMAP trained (Kings FODMAP course)
- Driving licence
Knowledge
Essential
- Post qualification experience including nutrition support and enteral feeding
- Evidence of MDT work
- Evidence of ability to manage complex clinical presentations
Desirable
- Experience with managing patients with eating disorders
- Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area
- Work in acute and community settings
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).
