NHS Dietitian Band 5 North London United Kingdom

Workplace Doctors; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Westminster is seeking a Band 5 Dietitian for an acute hospital setting. Responsibilities include providing clinical expertise, managing outpatient clinics, and collaborating with health professionals. Ideal candidates must have HCPC registration and the ability to work in a team. The position offers support for professional development and cross-site working opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development support

Transport for cross-site working

Structured Preceptorship programme

Qualifications

• Mandatory HCPC registration required.
• IELTS (7.5 overall with 7.0 each) or OET Grade B for Overseas AHP professionals.
• Ability to manage an autonomous clinical caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise for high standards of care.
• Manage a clinical caseload and collaborate with health professionals.
• Engage in personal professional development and audits.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

HCPC Registration

Job description

Overview

Band 5 Dietitian training opportunity within an acute hospital setting. The role involves providing clinical expertise and contributing to high standards of therapeutic care for patients, with potential cross-site working across hospital sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise to support delivery of high standards of therapeutic care for patients within their care.
• Manage an autonomous clinical caseload within a defined area, delivering thorough assessment, treatment and advice to meet patient needs.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in health, social care, local authorities and other agencies to meet patient needs.
• Ensure efficient and effective use of team resources and contribute to service development and Clinical Governance.
• Represent the Nutrition and Dietetic department and contribute to the development of the wider Therapy service.
• Act as a source of clinical knowledge for non-qualified staff and promote clinical excellence within the scope of competence.
• Work with other MDT members to plan treatment and care; collaborate with other health professionals to drive clinical care and service improvement.
• Provide information and education to patients and relatives; support informed decisions regarding treatment options and patient pathways.
• Participate in service reviews, research, clinical audits and evidence-based practice to improve care and quality of life.
• Engage in personal professional development, including using clinical supervision and peer support; participate in a portfolio of up-to-date evidence within the specialist field.
• Take responsibility for personal annual appraisal and manage own caseload within an agreed area.
• Provide prompt clinical advice to health professionals and maintain excellent communication with primary care and other providers.

Qualifications and Requirements

• HCPC Registration Required (Health & Care Professions Council) – Essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team and cope with a varying workload.
• IELTS (7.5 with 7.0 in each module) or OET Grade B Overall for Overseas AHP Professionals.
• DBS/Disclosure: The Trust operates a DBS policy for staff with access to children/vulnerable adults; overseas candidates may require international police checks or character references.
• Note: We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion; interview offered to those meeting minimum criteria.

Additional Information

• Supported professional development with appraisal and a twelve-month Preceptorship programme for all Band 5 staff; time allocated for studying and shadowing in areas such as critical care, stroke, gastroenterology and paediatrics.
• Cross-site working may be required; transport is available. A fully integrated team includes dietitians, nutrition nurses and assistants.
• This role includes managing 1–2 general outpatient clinics per week.
• Some experience in acute settings preferred; opportunity to start or develop your dietetic career within a team of specialist dietitians.

Application

To apply, please submit your CV with your HCPC registration details. For inquiries, contact Workplace Doctors at [phone].