Job summary
Specialist Dietician - Inpatients
London: The Portland Hospital
Full time - 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
Permanent
Salary Range- Competitive dependent upon skills and experience
Were looking for a Specialist Dietician to join our team at HCA within The Portland Hospital, currently rated Good by the CQC.
The Portland 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 the only private hospital dedicated to paediatrics and Women's health in the UK. Our specialist paediatric, maternity and women's health units are staffed by experienced consultants and nursing staff, all of whom have access to advanced medical technology and help ensure a positive patient experience for those who visit us.
Main duties of the job
The Specialist Dietitian will be supported by Advanced Dietitians to provide dietetic inpatient and outpatient care to Cardiology, neurorehabilitation, general paediatrics & gastroenterology patients.
The successful candidate will provide a high-quality service for all allocated inpatient and outpatient 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.
About us
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.
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 Dietitian 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 inpatient and outpatient care to Cardiology, neurorehabilitation, general paediatrics & gastroenterology patients.
The successful candidate will provide a high-quality service for all allocated inpatient and outpatient 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Specialist Dietitian will be supported by Advanced Dietitians to provide dietetic inpatient and outpatient care to Cardiology, neurorehabilitation, general paediatrics & gastroenterology patients.
The successful candidate will provide a high-quality service for all allocated inpatient and outpatient 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.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- What youll 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 paediatric dietetics.
- Experience in a wide range of clinical areas including oral nutritional support, enteral feeding, weight management, gastroenterology, cardio-thoracic and neurorehabilitation.
- 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
Experience
Essential
- What youll 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 paediatric dietetics.
- Experience in a wide range of clinical areas including oral nutritional support, enteral feeding, weight management, gastroenterology, cardio-thoracic and neurorehabilitation.
- 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).
