Team Lead Dietitian – Gastroenterology & GI Oncology

Kings College Hospital; Orpington; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a driven dietitian to lead the gastroenterology and GI oncology team at a prestigious NHS Foundation Trust. In this pivotal role, you will manage complex dietary needs for patients with gastrointestinal cancers and other related conditions. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you will ensure the highest standards of nutritional care while also supervising junior staff and students. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient outcomes in a dynamic and supportive environment, perfect for those looking to advance their career in a rewarding healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Recognized post-graduate course in Dietetics required.
• Experience in gastroenterology and GI oncology dietetics essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the gastroenterology and oncology dietetic service.
• Manage a caseload and provide expert nutritional support.
• Supervise and support other dietitians and students.

Skills

Dietetic experience in gastroenterology

Experience in providing parenteral nutrition

Critical Care dietetics

Clinical supervision of students

Good communication skills

Education

Post-graduate course in Dietetics

Job description

Team Lead Dietitian – Gastroenterology & GI Oncology

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area: Dietitian

Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part time - 30 hours per week

Job ref: 213-PRUH-6881951

Employer: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Site: Princess Royal University Hospital

Town: Bromley

Salary: £51,883 - £58,544 Per Annum, including high cost area (Pro-Rata)

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 05/01/2025 23:59

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.7 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and experienced Gastroenterology and GI Oncology dietitian to join our team of 17 dietitians at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the gastroenterology and oncology dietetic service for patients requiring specialist input for gastrointestinal cancers, pancreatic disease and complex nutrition support e.g. eating disorders, functional gut disorders.

This is a 0.8wte Band 7 post.

Main duties of the job

1. Work closely with members of various multi-disciplinary teams, including gastroenterology and oncology.
2. Support the provision of parenteral nutrition as part of the Nutrition Team alongside specialists from Pharmacy and Gastroenterology.
3. Provide support for the Critical Care caseload during periods of cover.
4. Manage a Band 6 Dietitian working in the gastroenterology service.
5. Involvement in service development projects and audits.
6. Assist in planning the strategic development of the service.
7. Provide supervision for other members of staff within the dietetic department.
8. Play an active role in student supervision.

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of work in compliance with the ethical code of practice set out by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
2. Manage a caseload of gastroenterology patients, assessing and managing their dietary needs.
3. Attend appropriate clinics and multidisciplinary meetings to provide expert evidence-based nutritional support and advice.
4. Work with the dietetic and multi-disciplinary team to develop and provide evidence-based dietetic service.
5. Formulate and deliver individual dietetic treatment plans based on knowledge of evidence-based practice.
6. Contribute to the development of written information for patients.
7. Communicate and liaise with the community multidisciplinary team regarding nutrition-related prescriptions.
8. Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment regimens as required.
9. Manage clinical risk within own patient caseload.
10. Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records.

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

• A recognised and appropriate post-graduate course.

Knowledge & Experience

• Previous dietetic experience in gastroenterology / GI Oncology in the acute NHS setting.
• Experience in the provision of parenteral nutrition.
• Experience in Critical Care dietetics.
• Experience in the clinical supervision of students.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Personal Attributes

• Flexible, adaptable and creative.
• Able to deal with distressed clients and their relatives.
• Able to set priorities and meet daily deadlines.
• Able to maintain effective working relationships.

IMPORTANT

• Check your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you.
• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name: Suzy Goodbourn

Job title: Clinical Lead Dietitian - PRUH & South Sites

Email address: [e-mail]

Telephone number: 01689 865740