Job summary
A full-time opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our team of 45 dietitians, dietetic assistants and administration at the Royal Surrey Hospital.
We are looking for somebody with an interest in Hepato-pancreatico-biliary (HPB) dietetics to provide dietetic support for patients requiring treatment for HPB diagnoses. The delivery of this service includes in-patients and out-patients as well as close liaison with the HPB MDT. We would like somebody who is proactive and has the initiative to develop and / or improve the efficiency of a service. You will be involved in delivering education sessions to healthcare professionals and patients.
You will join a forward-thinking dietetic team which undertakes the training of dietetic 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.
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.
Main duties of the job
To provide a Nutrition & Dietetic service to patients attending the Hepato-pancreatico-biliary Specialty (HPB) for treatment and/or palliative care, under the direction of the dietetic team lead for HPB.
To provide inpatient and outpatient nutritional care for patients with hepato-pancreaticio-biliary disease
To act as a resource in the area of HPB Surgery and Nutrition for other Health Professionals in the Royal Surrey and surrounding Healthcare Units.
To assist in the development of evidence based resources, policies and guidelines
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
To provide dietetic support within an agreed caseload to individuals requiring treatment for HPB diagnoses. This will include those patients under the care of the Specialist Surgical HPB team. The delivery of this service can take place in outpatient clinics, at ward level, remotely via a benign MDT, and in other outpatient areas.
To provide nutrition and dietetic support for adults receiving care under the specialty, and initiate, establish and monitor enteral feeding care for patients, and continued monitoring in the community, including interpretation of biochemical, anthropometric, and clinical condition.
To provide a resource of nutritional knowledge for other health professionals (including dietitians), across the Trust and in other units that refer to the specialty MDT team.
To work with patients managing their pancreatic enzyme supplements, advising on dose changes, once signed off as competent to do so by the HPB Consultants. Also, to liaise with medical staff to identify patients at risk of malabsorption.
To support nursing staff and medical staff in identifying and managing patients requiring bile recycling
To work with other professionals to ensure best practice. This will include reviewing, updating and implementing nutrition and dietetic-related policies and procedures.
To work with Clinical Nurse Specialists within multi-professional follow up clinics
To attend relevant multidisciplinary team meetings in order to take an active role in treatment planning for individuals and to facilitate good communication. This may occasionally include additional time required to attend a relevant meeting, but appropriate notice will be given, and time off in lieu will be granted.
To liaise with surrounding Trusts, including CCGs, to provide a seamless and effective service.
To assist in the remote management of patients with pancreatitis as part of the benign Pancreatitis MDT.
To liaise with other healthcare professionals working in the specialty to assess teaching needs and to produce or purchase high quality literature for use by them.
To play an active role in teaching other health care professionals including students.
To support volunteer dietetic assistants
To remain up-to-date within the specialty, and incorporate changes to assessment practices in response to internal and external initiatives.
To audit working practices and service value. Methods that will be employed include continual review of present practice against service goals and documented standards e.g. NICE guidelines.
To initiate and participate in regular survey / audit which will enhance the dietetic care of the acute medical and / or surgical patient
To participate in data collection to measure activity and outcome
To actively participate in nutrition-related clinical trials at national and local level, as required, within funded time.
To provide input to departmental meetings and Journal Clubs and contribute to the strategic aims of the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide dietetic support within an agreed caseload to individuals requiring treatment for HPB diagnoses. This will include those patients under the care of the Specialist Surgical HPB team. The delivery of this service can take place in outpatient clinics, at ward level, remotely via a benign MDT, and in other outpatient areas.
To provide nutrition and dietetic support for adults receiving care under the specialty, and initiate, establish and monitor enteral feeding care for patients, and continued monitoring in the community, including interpretation of biochemical, anthropometric, and clinical condition.
To provide a resource of nutritional knowledge for other health professionals (including dietitians), across the Trust and in other units that refer to the specialty MDT team.
To work with patients managing their pancreatic enzyme supplements, advising on dose changes, once signed off as competent to do so by the HPB Consultants. Also, to liaise with medical staff to identify patients at risk of malabsorption.
To support nursing staff and medical staff in identifying and managing patients requiring bile recycling
To work with other professionals to ensure best practice. This will include reviewing, updating and implementing nutrition and dietetic-related policies and procedures.
To work with Clinical Nurse Specialists within multi-professional follow up clinics
To attend relevant multidisciplinary team meetings in order to take an active role in treatment planning for individuals and to facilitate good communication. This may occasionally include additional time required to attend a relevant meeting, but appropriate notice will be given, and time off in lieu will be granted.
To liaise with surrounding Trusts, including CCGs, to provide a seamless and effective service.
To assist in the remote management of patients with pancreatitis as part of the benign Pancreatitis MDT.
To liaise with other healthcare professionals working in the specialty to assess teaching needs and to produce or purchase high quality literature for use by them.
To play an active role in teaching other health care professionals including students.
To support volunteer dietetic assistants
To remain up-to-date within the specialty, and incorporate changes to assessment practices in response to internal and external initiatives.
To audit working practices and service value. Methods that will be employed include continual review of present practice against service goals and documented standards e.g. NICE guidelines.
To initiate and participate in regular survey / audit which will enhance the dietetic care of the acute medical and / or surgical patient
To participate in data collection to measure activity and outcome
To actively participate in nutrition-related clinical trials at national and local level, as required, within funded time.
To provide input to departmental meetings and Journal Clubs and contribute to the strategic aims of the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Dietetics or equivalent and registration with HCPC
- Evidence of post-graduate learning and CPD
Desirable
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
- Post-graduate qualification
- Member of the British Dietetics Association
- Membership of specialist groups, e.g. PENG / GSG / NIGPS
Knowedge and Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience including nutrition support and enteral feeding
- Evidence of experience in specialities including general surgery and ICU
- Evidence of MDT work
- Evidence of ability to manage complex clinical presentations
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in specialities including parenteral nutrition, diabetes and oncology
- Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Dietetics or equivalent and registration with HCPC
- Evidence of post-graduate learning and CPD
Desirable
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
- Post-graduate qualification
- Member of the British Dietetics Association
- Membership of specialist groups, e.g. PENG / GSG / NIGPS
Knowedge and Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience including nutrition support and enteral feeding
- Evidence of experience in specialities including general surgery and ICU
- Evidence of MDT work
- Evidence of ability to manage complex clinical presentations
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in specialities including parenteral nutrition, diabetes and oncology
- Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area
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).
