Medicines Optimisation Dietitian

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals; Carshalton; Sur place; GBP 56 000 - 63 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals seeks an innovative Medicines Optimisation Dietitian to join Sutton Health and Care Adult Dietetic Service. The role spans primary care, community services and the wider health system to optimise nutritional prescribing for adults.

You will collaborate with GP practices, Primary Care Networks and care providers to promote evidence-based prescribing of oral nutrition supplements. The post holder will contribute to education and supervise dietetic students.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or post graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Health and Care Profissional Council (HCPC) registration.
• Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA).
• Experience in nutrition support and prescribing of oral nutrition supplements.
• Experience contributing to policy, procedures, guidelines and clinical standards development.
• Experience of undertaking clinical audits and working in community settings.

Responsabilités

• Lead initiatives to improve the quality, safety and cost-effectiveness of oral nutritional supplement prescribing.
• Work with GP practices, care homes and other professionals to optimise nutritional prescribing.
• Review patients prescribed nutritional products and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Deliver training to GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists and care home staff on malnutrition and prescribing.
• Act as expert source of advice on nutrition support and medicines optimisation for nutritional products.
• Analyse prescribing activity and undertake audits to demonstrate clinical outcomes and cost savings.
• Develop, review and implement local guidelines, policies and pathways.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Influencing

Presentation

Teamwork

Evidence-based practice

Formation

Nutrition & Dietetics degree

HCPC registration

BDA membership

Description du poste

Site Green Wrythe Lane Clinic Town Carshalton Salary £55,524 - £62,652 pro rata pa inc. HCAS outer Salary period Yearly Closing 09/11/2026 23:59

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and innovative Dietitian to join Sutton Health and Care Adult Dietetic Service as a Medicines Optimisation Dietitian. This specialist role offers the chance to work across primary care, community services and the wider health system to improve the quality, safety and cost-effectiveness of nutritional prescribing for adults.

You will work closely with GP practices, Primary Care Networks, community healthcare professionals and care providers to support evidence-based prescribing of oral nutritional supplements (ONS) and other nutrition-related products. Through clinical review, education and service improvement initiatives, you will help ensure patients receive appropriate nutritional support while contributing to efficient use of NHS resources.

The successful candidate will work alongside an experienced Medicines Optimisation Dietitian who currently undertakes the role on a part-time basis. Together, you will share responsibility for delivering the service across Sutton.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Dietitian with strong clinical skills, an interest in medicines optimisation and a passion for influencing practice across organisational boundaries.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to the education and training of dietetic students, including the supervision of student placements.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the Role:

• Lead initiatives to improve the quality, safety and cost-effectiveness of oral nutritional supplement (ONS) and nutrition-related prescribing across Sutton and in line with South West London Integrated Care Board guidelines and priorities.
• Work closely with GP practices, care homes, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to optimise nutritional prescribing and support best practice.
• Review patients prescribed nutritional products and make evidence-based recommendations to ensure appropriate and clinically effective use.
• Deliver training and education to GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists, care home staff and other healthcare professionals on malnutrition and nutritional prescribing.
• Act as an expert source of advice on nutrition support, malnutrition management and medicines optimisation for nutritional products.
• Analyse prescribing activity, undertake audits and produce reports demonstrating clinical outcomes and cost savings.
• Develop, review and implement local guidelines, policies, pathways and patient information resources relating to nutritional care.

Support the wider Dietetic Service through service development activities, student training and supervision, peer support, and participation in team projects, meetings and quality improvement initiatives.

Working for our organisation

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• Relevant degree or post graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) registration.
• Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA).

Experience

• Experience in a range of clinical areas including nutrition support, and recommending prescribing of oral nutrition supplements.
• Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with other professionals /agencies in a variety of settings.
• Experience in contributing to policy, procedures, guidelines and clinical standards development.
• Experience of undertaking clinical audit and evaluation.
• Experience of working in the community setting.

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

• High level of negotiation and influencing skills.
• Highly developed presentation skills.
• Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of clients with nutritional conditions.
• Ability to work as a team member and promote collaborative multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working.
• Awareness of evidence-based literature regarding ONS Prescribing.

Your recruitment team
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Closing date
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Shortlisting
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Application feedback
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Safeguarding and DBS Checks
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.

Use of Artificial Intelligence
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References
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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.