Specialist Rotational Dietitian - SBH/RLH

Barts Health Nhs Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS trust in the UK is seeking a Dietitian for a yearly rotational position across two hospital sites. This role involves working with an integrated team, supervising students, and providing evidence-based dietetic services. Ideal candidates will participate in professional development and contribute to practice improvements. Join a department dedicated to excellence in patient care and foster an inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Working with an integrated team of therapists.
• Supervising, educating, and assessing dietetic students.
• Undertaking evidence-based audits and research projects.
• Providing an effective dietetic service at Band 6 level.
• Participating in continuing professional development.

Job description

This post is a yearly rotational position across two hospital sites: St. Bartholomew's Hospital and The Royal London Hospital. You will join a large, well-established dietetic department as part of the Cardiac & Critical Care rotation. The rotation is likely to last for 6 months before moving to a different specialty due to a vacancy arising mid-way through the rotation.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Working with an integrated team of therapists
2. Supervising, educating, and assessing dietetic students
3. Undertaking evidence-based audits and research projects, and making recommendations to the clinical lead or service manager for practice improvements
4. Providing a flexible and effective dietetic service at Band 6 level to patients at both hospitals
5. Participating in continuing professional development, research, and audits to ensure evidence-based practice

This role is part of a five-year rotation program that includes specialties such as Cardiology & Critical Care, Neurosciences & Trauma, Renal, Gastroenterology, and Haem-oncology. The initial rotation will focus on Critical Care & Cardiology for approximately 6 months.

Our organization, Barts Health NHS Trust, is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK and is committed to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care. We aim to be a high-performing group of hospitals renowned for safety, innovation, and compassionate care. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every staff member feels valued and supported.