Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic Dietitian to support the Obstetrics and Gynaecology service at Royal Free North Middlesex Health unit site.
The post holder will be a key player in facilitating good patient care for women's services, across inpatients and outpatients. This will include close and effective joint working with therapy colleagues andMDT, and you should have excellent communication. This post is part-time and hours are negotiable.
The Dietetic Department is part of the Therapies Department: Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech & Language Therapists.
You will be supported and supervised by a Band 7 Dietitian. You will have the opportunity to be involved in research, audits and other service development initiatives. You will be required to participate in seven day service on a rota basis. You will be involved in student training for your area.
The dietetic department undertakes student training for 2 and 3 placements. Both the Dietetic Department and NMUH have a robust continuous professional development (CPD) programme, and are committed to providing excellent line management, supervision/support and specialist training. In order to support you in this role, you would receive training and supervision tailored to your needs.
Main duties of the job
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your caseload, including the management of patients in your care. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management, and support more junior staff to do likewise.
To provide a comprehensive Nutrition and Dietetic Service to the specialist gestational diabetes across assessment units, inpatient and outpatient services at the North Middlesex UniversityHospital NHS Trust.
To provide cover for other areas/wards as and when required as part of the Trust/department needs/pressures.
To contribute to the development and provision of educationprogrammes for patients and staff within and out-with the Trust.
To work with the dietetic services manager and contribute to producing, implementing, and updating department/relevant policies and procedures.
To contribute to, and regularly participate in research and audit within the wider Dietetic Service. To participate in seven day service on a rota basis.To undertake student training for this area.
Multidisciplinary team working, close liaison between acute and community teams.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the development and provision of dietetic service to the gynaecology and obstetrics inpatient and outpatient services, and to other areas as and when required in response to service needs as part of the Trust/department pressure areas.
To provide a diabetes service to all womens services, including Type I, Type II, and gestational diabetes.
The above services will include all other wards as required by the service and the Trust/department pressure area.
To set up outpatient clinics for womens services, including gestational diabetes, antenatal, obesity as required by the service.
To be responsible for the operational running of all outpatient clinics.
To explore new and innovative ways of working with the dietetic services manager and wider MDT to ensure safer, faster, better care and discharges for both inpatients and outpatients.
To assess, treat and provide highly specialist treatment and advice plans to patients, carers and clinicians
To advice the relevant medical/surgical teams regarding any recommendations for medications, and if any changes are required
To liaise with appropriate consultants to admit, safely discharge patients for nutrition support with the aim to optimise treatment outcomes
To be competent in the use of anthropometric equipment for assessment of nutritional status
To be responsible for the complex and safe discharge planning and follow up for those patients requiring artificial nutritional support in the community and other areas
To ensure effective liaison and communication with MDT and ward staff, outpatients staff, and safe treatment plans are in place prior to patient discharges to prevent/reduce readmissions.
To provide a patient focused service and participate in seven day service as required by the Trust and department. You will work on a rota basis with all other staff within the department.
To advise and liaise with the catering staff concerning the specialist dietary needs for these patients
To develop and implement policies for this area
To contribute to developing, evaluating and reviewing existing resources
To initiate and participate in research and audit
To participate in the training, development and supervision of junior staff
To develop and implement education programmes for inpatients and outpatients, including, within and out-with the Trust.
To organise and undertake training sessions for Doctors including the Academic sessions, and other staff, within and out-with the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the development and provision of dietetic service to the gynaecology and obstetrics inpatient and outpatient services, and to other areas as and when required in response to service needs as part of the Trust/department pressure areas.
To provide a diabetes service to all womens services, including Type I, Type II, and gestational diabetes.
The above services will include all other wards as required by the service and the Trust/department pressure area.
To set up outpatient clinics for womens services, including gestational diabetes, antenatal, obesity as required by the service.
To be responsible for the operational running of all outpatient clinics.
To explore new and innovative ways of working with the dietetic services manager and wider MDT to ensure safer, faster, better care and discharges for both inpatients and outpatients.
To assess, treat and provide highly specialist treatment and advice plans to patients, carers and clinicians
To advice the relevant medical/surgical teams regarding any recommendations for medications, and if any changes are required
To liaise with appropriate consultants to admit, safely discharge patients for nutrition support with the aim to optimise treatment outcomes
To be competent in the use of anthropometric equipment for assessment of nutritional status
To be responsible for the complex and safe discharge planning and follow up for those patients requiring artificial nutritional support in the community and other areas
To ensure effective liaison and communication with MDT and ward staff, outpatients staff, and safe treatment plans are in place prior to patient discharges to prevent/reduce readmissions.
To provide a patient focused service and participate in seven day service as required by the Trust and department. You will work on a rota basis with all other staff within the department.
To advise and liaise with the catering staff concerning the specialist dietary needs for these patients
To develop and implement policies for this area
To contribute to developing, evaluating and reviewing existing resources
To initiate and participate in research and audit
To participate in the training, development and supervision of junior staff
To develop and implement education programmes for inpatients and outpatients, including, within and out-with the Trust.
To organise and undertake training sessions for Doctors including the Academic sessions, and other staff, within and out-with the Trust.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Dietetics 4 year degree course or equivalent
- Dietitian with HCPC
- BDA member
Desirable
- BDA member of specialist group
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to provide highly specialised treatment packages, plan and provide appropriate monitoring
- Ability to analyse highly complex, conflicting information and deciding on the most appropriate treatment plan from a range of options
- Ability to communicate highly complex, conflicting, sensitive information
- Teaching and presentation skills to individuals and groups
Experience
Essential
- Experience of audit
- Experience of training student dietitians
- Working as a team
- Experience of working with different ethnic groups
Desirable
- Post graduate Courses
- Experience of research
OTHER
Essential
- Knowledge of government strategy on specialist areas, NICE guidelines
- Evidence of commitment to CPD
- Demonstrate an understanding of equal opportunities
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Positively Welcoming, Actively Respectful , Clearly Communicating, Visibly Reassuirng
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Dietetics 4 year degree course or equivalent
- Dietitian with HCPC
- BDA member
Desirable
- BDA member of specialist group
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to provide highly specialised treatment packages, plan and provide appropriate monitoring
- Ability to analyse highly complex, conflicting information and deciding on the most appropriate treatment plan from a range of options
- Ability to communicate highly complex, conflicting, sensitive information
- Teaching and presentation skills to individuals and groups
Experience
Essential
- Experience of audit
- Experience of training student dietitians
- Working as a team
- Experience of working with different ethnic groups
Desirable
- Post graduate Courses
- Experience of research
OTHER
Essential
- Knowledge of government strategy on specialist areas, NICE guidelines
- Evidence of commitment to CPD
- Demonstrate an understanding of equal opportunities
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Positively Welcoming, Actively Respectful , Clearly Communicating, Visibly Reassuirng
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
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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).
