Dietitian (Acute)

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated HCPC registered dietitian to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on providing specialized clinical dietetic services within the Burns unit and gastrointestinal surgical wards. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality care and support for patients. With a commitment to professional development and a diverse working environment, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care. If you are passionate about dietetics and eager to contribute to a leading healthcare organization, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered dietitian with experience in Burns and Gastroenterology.
• Experience of working as part of an MDT in clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical dietetic service to Burns and surgical wards.
• Manage designated clinical caseload autonomously and support outpatient service.

Skills

Clinical Dietetics

Burns Nutrition

Gastroenterology Nutrition

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Patient Management

Clinical Reasoning

Education

HCPC Registration

2+ years post-registration experience

Job description

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for an HCPC registered dietitian with experience of working within the specialism of Burns, Surgery and Gastroenterology.

The post holder in this role will be the named Dietitian for the adult burns unit at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital. They will also have an inpatient caseload of patients on the gastro-intestinal surgical wards as well as being involved in the gastroenterology outpatient clinic service.

The post will also include cover/insights into ICU, parenteral nutrition, HIV and oncology.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary teams, providing a specialist clinical dietetic service to patients on our specialist Burns unit and gastrointestinal surgical wards. The post holder will support the dietetic gastroenterology outpatient service. The specialist dietitian will be integral to promoting a high quality service to individuals under their care and ensure that the services provided promote respect, dignity and equality for all people. Working across the clinical support division, the post holder will be responsible for providing professional development to the dietitians and support worker teams across the clinical areas. The post holder will develop, implement and evaluate policies, guidelines and protocols for the management of patients attending the clinical area in conjunction with the specialist MDT teams. The post will be based at the Chelsea & Westminster Site, though there may be occasions where you will be asked to cover the West Middlesex site for cover or meetings etc.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.

If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary teams, providing a specialist clinical dietetic service to patients on our specialist Burns unit and gastrointestinal surgical wards. The post holder will support the dietetic gastroenterology outpatient service.

To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of work, including the management of patients in your care.

To be able to carry and prioritise your own designated clinical caseload, working as an autonomous practitioner without direct supervision. To monitor caseloads of other staff when deputising for the Band 7 during short periods of leave.

To take responsibility for certain patient conditions or clinical areas, as delegated by the Band 7, and to develop specialised assessment and treatment skills in these areas with support from the Band 7 and peers.

Please find full list of roles and responsibilities in the job description.

Person Specification

• HCPC Registration
• Wide variety of clinical experience at least 2 years post registration experience
• Experience working within the specialism of Burns nutrition
• Experience working within the specialism of Gastroenterology nutrition (medical & surgical)
• Experience of working as part of an MDT in clinical practice.
• Evidence of working in supervisory capacity
• Evidence of ongoing CPD since qualification
• Evidence of participation in research or audit or in service training
• Identifies challenges of working in varying hospital settings and demonstrates the ability to adapt own practice accordingly
• The ability to clinically reason the application of appropriate assessment and treatment techniques in a variety of clinical settings
• Member of special interest group
• Active committee member
• Experience working within the specialism of critical care nutrition

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.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum incl. HCAS (pro rata)