Job summary
Specialist Dietician - Inpatients
London : London Bridge Hospital
Full time - 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
Were looking for a Specialist Dietician to join our team at HCA within London Bridge Hospital, currently rated Outstanding by the CQC.
London Bridge Hospital is one of six world-class hospitals within HCA, offering the very highest standards of clinical skills and nursing care across a wide range of specialties. It is a dynamic and highly professional environment where the advanced equipment and technology is second to none and our employees take pride in being the best at what they do.
Main duties of the job
The Specialist Dietitian will be supported by Advanced Dietitians to provide dietetic care to Cardiology, Critical Care & Oncology patients. This may also involve working within the gastro-surgical ward environments. There will also be opportunities to have a supportive role within the outpatient department, aiding the outpatient team during times of high activity or staff shortage.
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What you'll bring:
- BSc degree in dietetics or equivalent.
- Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and British Dietetic Association (BDA).
- Minimum of three years experience with at least 12-18 months in the field Cardiology, Critical Care and Oncology settings.
- Experience in a wide range of clinical areas including oral nutritional support, weight management, gastroenterology, cardio-thoracic and orthopaedics.
About us
Why HCA UK?
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Specialist Dietician you'll be eligible for:
- 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
- Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Group Life Assurance from day one
- Critical illness cover
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
- Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
- Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Specialist Dietitian will be supported by Advanced Dietitians to provide dietetic care to Cardiology, Critical Care & Oncology patients. This may also involve working within the gastro-surgical ward environments. There will also be opportunities to have a supportive role within the outpatient department, aiding the outpatient team during times of high activity or staff shortage.
The successful candidate will provide a high-quality service for all allocated inpatient caseloads. They will provide dietetic advice that is clinically evidence based and in line with best practice standards and appropriate to the patient group, cultures and social contexts of patients, families and carers. The specialist dietitian will contribute to audits, service development and quality improvement projects.
You will provide dietetic advice that is clinically evidence based and in line with best practice standards and appropriate to the patient group, cultures and social contexts of patients, families and carers. The senior specialist dietitian will be responsible for audits, service development and quality improvement projects.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Specialist Dietitian will be supported by Advanced Dietitians to provide dietetic care to Cardiology, Critical Care & Oncology patients. This may also involve working within the gastro-surgical ward environments. There will also be opportunities to have a supportive role within the outpatient department, aiding the outpatient team during times of high activity or staff shortage.
The successful candidate will provide a high-quality service for all allocated inpatient caseloads. They will provide dietetic advice that is clinically evidence based and in line with best practice standards and appropriate to the patient group, cultures and social contexts of patients, families and carers. The specialist dietitian will contribute to audits, service development and quality improvement projects.
You will provide dietetic advice that is clinically evidence based and in line with best practice standards and appropriate to the patient group, cultures and social contexts of patients, families and carers. The senior specialist dietitian will be responsible for audits, service development and quality improvement projects.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc degree in dietetics or equivalent.
- Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and British Dietetic Association (BDA).
- Minimum of three years experience with at least 12-18 months in the field Cardiology, Critical Care and Oncology settings.
- Experience in a wide range of clinical areas including oral nutritional support, weight management, gastroenterology, cardio-thoracic and orthopaedics.
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) and renewal of clinical skills and knowledge.
- Ability to lead and contribute to service development and quality projects.
- Experience in evaluating projects and conducting clinical audits.
- Knowledge and understanding of nutritional screening tools.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc degree in dietetics or equivalent.
- Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and British Dietetic Association (BDA).
- Minimum of three years experience with at least 12-18 months in the field Cardiology, Critical Care and Oncology settings.
- Experience in a wide range of clinical areas including oral nutritional support, weight management, gastroenterology, cardio-thoracic and orthopaedics.
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) and renewal of clinical skills and knowledge.
- Ability to lead and contribute to service development and quality projects.
- Experience in evaluating projects and conducting clinical audits.
- Knowledge and understanding of nutritional screening tools.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
