Dietitian (Acute)

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated HCPC registered dietitian to join their dynamic team in London. This role focuses on providing specialized clinical dietetic services to oncology and HIV patients, ensuring high-quality care and support. You'll work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, develop essential skills in managing complex patient needs, and contribute to the continuous improvement of clinical practices. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a leading healthcare organization known for its commitment to diversity and professional development. If you're passionate about nutrition and patient care, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career.

Qualifications

• Registered dietitian with HCPC registration required.
• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience in clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical dietetic service to oncology and HIV patients.
• Develop and implement policies for patient management.

Skills

Oncology Nutrition

HIV Nutrition

Clinical Assessment

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Patient Management

Gastroenterology

Education

HCPC Registration

Clinical Experience (2+ years)

Job description

We are an award winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.

With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.

Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice—a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support .

We are looking for an HCPC registered dietitian to join our team in the areas of Oncology, HIV & Infectious Diseases.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust cares for nearly 2000 new cancer patients each year, providing support and care for a number of cancer specialties such as gastrointestinal, gynaecological, lung, skin and blood.

Chelsea and Westminster is also a leading centre for HIV-related cancers including lymphoma, Kaposi’s Sarcoma and anal cancer. Our services for people living with HIV include a dedicated inpatient ward, 2 day care units, an emergency clinic for HIV-related problems and outpatient clinics.

The post will also include cover/insights into ICU, gastroenterology, burns and the opportunity to develop specialist skills in managing patients on parenteral nutrition.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have a designated inpatient and outpatient caseload and will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary teams, providing a specialist clinical dietetic service to patients under the oncology and HIV services.

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.

Working for our organisation

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 welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. 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.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary teams, providing a specialist clinical dietetic service to patients under the oncology and HIV services.

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 oncology nutrition
• Experience working within the specialism of HIV nutrition
• 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 gastroenterology

Important

• The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, we regret that this usually means your application was not successful.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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The recruitment team are available to provide support from 9am–5pm, Mon–Fri. To contact the team please call the Trust switchboard and ask for ‘Recruitment team, Human Resources Department’.