Dietitian

Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; Harefield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Harefield is seeking a Band 7 Dietitian to manage relationships with the catering provider and focus on cardiothoracic and transplant patients. This role includes providing specialist dietetic services and training junior dieticians and healthcare professionals. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Benefits include flexible working opportunities and a supportive environment for a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Support for a healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in managing dietetic services for cardiothoracic and transplant patients.
• Excellent communication skills for patient interaction and team collaboration.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the relationship with the catering provider on site.
• Provide specialist dietetic service to critical-care patients.
• Conduct education and training for dietetic students and healthcare professionals.

Job description

Job Overview

In conjunction with the Therapy Lead, Band 7 Dietitian, and Nutritional Lead, the post holder will manage the relationship with the catering provider on the Harefield site. The clinical focus will primarily be cardiothoracic and transplant patients, with support for critical‑care caseloads as needed. The role includes specialist adult nutritional support and implementation of national guidelines, education and training of dietetic students, junior dietitians, and in‑house training of other health‑care professionals and patients.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best service for patients.
• Give informal and formal talks to staff and patients locally and nationally as requested.
• Regularly communicate with terminally ill patients, those with chronic disease, and patients with barriers to understanding.
• Gain consent for dietetic treatment options and agree on expected outcomes with patients and carers.
• Communicate with outside agencies (GPs, dietitians, other health‑care professionals) about patient care when appropriate.
• Assist in Trust‑level projects and continuous quality improvement projects.
• Work with the Therapy Lead and catering contractor to meet national and local nutrition standards.
• Provide specialist dietetic service to cardiothoracic, transplantation, and critical‑care patients at the Harefield site.
• Provide specialist dietetic clinical service to outpatients, liaising with the Band 7 Dietitian and Nutritional Lead.
• Work autonomously to provide nutrition diagnosis, treatment plans, and prescription of dietary treatments and ACBS products.
• Provide up‑to‑date dietary information via diet sheets and participation in events such as study days.
• Ensure catering services meet national nutritional recommendations on the Harefield site.

Education & Training

Responsible for education and training of dietetic students, junior dietitians, and for in‑house training of other health‑care professionals and patients.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities and support for a healthy work‑life balance. Reasonable adjustments are available for applicants with disability.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. No one who applies, works, studies or accesses services is discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity, paternity or marital/civil partnership. Equality of opportunity is our policy. Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability, and reasonable adjustments and support are offered throughout the application process.