Clinical Specialist Dietitian

HCA Healthcare UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank benefits booklet

Flexible benefits

Work across network

Job summary

The Harborne Hospital in Birmingham, part of HCA UK, is recruiting a Clinical Specialist Dietitian on a Bank basis. You will represent a clinical area, lead nutrition care, and deputise for the Lead Dietitian as required. You may cover across HCA UK sites depending on clinical need.

We seek a Registered Dietitian with expert knowledge in a specialist field, with potential postgraduate advanced clinical practice training. The role offers flexible bank hours and exposure to a diverse caseload.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration required.
• Experience in a hospital setting is essential.
• Right to work in the UK is required for Bank roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership as a service line specialist.
• Deputise for the Lead Dietitian when required and cover other sites as needed.
• Contribute to strategic planning and delivery of high-quality nutritional care.

Skills

HCPC Registration

Right to work in the UK

RD degree qualification or equivalent

Hospital experience

Education

RD degree qualification or equivalent

Job description

Roles: Clinical Specialist Dietitian - Bank

Location: The Harborne Hospital (Birmingham), part of HCA Healthcare UK

Contract type: Bank - Hours Monday to Friday 09.00 -19.00

Pay: Bank hourly rate £29.45 per hour

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Specialist Dietitian to join our Bank at The Harborne Hospital, Birmingham.

We are seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD) who has expert skills and knowledge in a highly specialist field of practice and may be working with an extended scope.

As the clinical specialist will represent a clinical area as a service line specialist with a high level of experience. You will be involved with strategic planning and service delivery and advocate for resources to deliver effective high-quality nutritional care. You should have extensive clinical expertise and leadership skills, practicing according to best evidence with involvement in specialist networks and groups.

You should be qualified or currently training in a postgraduate field of advanced clinical practice.

This is a clinical role with a highly specialist workload and accountability for clinical leadership.

You will deputise for the Lead Dietitian when required. Depending on clinical need there may be a requirement for cover at other HCA sites

At The Harborne Hospital we have a very diverse patient caseload supporting people with craniotomy's, prolonged intubation, tracheostomy, Cervical spine surgeries.

The Therapies department is an ever growing team currently consisting of 2 full time physios and 1 part time dietitian. We are supported by bank Physio's and Dietitians as well as OT's and SLT's.

It is likely that opportunities for permanent positions will become available as volumes of patients increase. This would enable potential for opportunities for further growth and development with support provided from our specialist SLT's at London sites.

At HCA UK we're incredibly proud of our team culture. It's this sense of connection and collaboration that allows us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients. But, we know that no hospital team is complete without the vital support of its bank - and now, we're looking for people to be part of our growing Physiotherapy Bank at The Harborne Hospital

As part of our Bank you'll have first refusal ahead of agencies on a range of shifts across our network of leading private hospitals, all of which are currently rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the CQC. It's a fantastic chance to gain exposure to one of the UKs leading private healthcare providers while retaining that all important flexibility over when and where you work. You can expect to work alongside leading consultants, expert colleagues and be recognised for the vital role you play within our team.

Above all else, we're committed to the care and improvement of human life. It's this guiding vision that influences everything we do at HCA UK. From the CEO to the colleagues on the floor we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients. To others, this may just be a Bank role, but to us, you're a valued member of our team, a team that improves lives on a daily basis.

What you'll bring:

• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship supplied for Bank roles)
• HCPC Registration
• RD degree qualification or equivalent
• Experience working in a hospital setting

Who are HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we offer the chance to broaden your clinical knowledge and thanks to our exceptional clinician to patient ratios, a healthy work environment that gives you more time to do what you do best: care.

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. Please request a copy of the Bank Benefits booklet for more details on the fantastic benefits you would access to when you join the Bank.

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we're committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breat