Specialist Sickle Cell Disease Dietitian

Guys & St Thomas Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative opportunity awaits a dedicated dietitian to join a forward-thinking healthcare team focused on enhancing community services for Sickle Cell Disease. This role involves providing nutritional guidance, developing educational programs, and running clinics for patients requiring intensive support. The position offers a chance to work with both children and adults, contributing to the well-being of individuals affected by this condition. If you are passionate about nutrition and eager to make a difference in the lives of patients, this role is perfect for you. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will help shape a new service and improve health outcomes in the community.

Qualifications

• Substantial clinical experience following graduation.
• Evidence of CPD and advanced diploma in dietetic practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional guidance to patients with Sickle Cell Disease.
• Develop educational programmes for patients and carers.

Skills

Good communication

Organisational skills

Presentation skills

Time management

Change management

Maintain confidentiality

Prioritise own workload

Able to work under own initiative

Ability to liaise with professionals

Education

BSc (Hons) Degree in Dietetics

Current HCPC registration

Evidence of further postgraduate study

Advanced BDA course in Nutritional Support

Postgraduate training in cognitive behavioural therapy

Job description

Specialist Sickle Cell Disease Dietitian

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area Dietetics Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (N/A) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 196-LIS9317

Employer Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Mary Sheridan House Town London Salary £54,320 - £60,981 p.a. inc HCA (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 09/03/2025 23:59

Job overview

We are excited to advertise the post of Specialist Sickle Cell Disease Dietitian. This innovative post has been created after consultation with Sickle Cell patient groups with funding from NHS England and SE London ICB to enhance the community service provided by the existing Sickle Cell Disease multi-disciplinary team which serves children and adults with sickle cell disease across South-East London.

As part of the MDT, the dietitian will be responsible for providing nutritional guidance to patients with Sickle Cell Disease to help maintain good health and to recover from episodes of illness. This will involve developing an educational programme for patients and carers and running clinics for patients who require more intensive nutrition support due to ill health.

It is a fantastic opportunity for a dietitian who is interested in working with both children and adults and would like experience in developing a brand new innovative service. The Sickle Cell Team is based at Mary Sheridan House, but the postholder should be prepared to attend clinics in community and tertiary centres across SE London.

Main duties of the job

For main duties of this post, see Sickle Cell Disease Dietitian role descriptor attached in this advert.

Person specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Degree in Dietetics or equivalent
• Current HCPC registration
• Evidence of further postgraduate study in specialist area
• Advanced BDA course in Nutritional Support e.g. PENG Course
• Postgraduate training in cognitive behavioural therapy
• Required to have attended relevant Post Graduate courses or be working at Masters level
• Sound clinical knowledge
• Evidence of CPD e.g. advanced diploma in dietetic practice or equivalent short courses
• Sound knowledge of clinical issues relating to specialist area

Experience

• Substantial clinical experience following graduation
• Previous experience at a senior level
• Experience of training student dietitians
• Working as part of a team
• Previous experience of conducting audits and / or research
• Previous experience in project management
• One year’s experience in specialist area including paediatrics

Skills

• Good communication
• Organisational skills
• Presentation skills – evidence of presentations to large groups
• Time management
• Change management
• Maintain confidentiality
• Prioritise own workload
• Able to work under own initiative
• Ability to liaise with professionals at all levels

Other

• Teaching on degree (or higher level) / professional course
• Representative on academic / government committee / working party
• Ability to analyse and Interpret statistics
• Previous specialist related publications