Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Renal Dietetic team at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering group fluid education to patients on dialysis under the supervision of the renal dietitian. They will also play a key role in supporting the dietitians with clerical/ administrative tasks.
We are a friendly team of 10, who are proud and passionate about the work we do for our patients. We have a dynamic and flexible approach to work, including opportunities to work from home as appropriate.
Main duties of the job
- To deliver group fluid education to patients on dialysis under the supervision of the renal dietitian.
- To screen patient lists by checking bloods, anthropometry and clinical information to determine whether a dietetic review is required.
- To update and maintain patient electronic databases.
- Order, monitor and maintain stock levels of dietetic product samples and supplies.
- To generate and send prescription letters.
Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and an ability to collect and record information accurately and concisely are essential.
Previous experience working as a dietetic assistant/ with patients is desirable.
You will be working with supervision from the renal dietitians in the team.
About us
Guy's Hospital is one of the UKs leading renal hospitals. We are a large Academic Health Sciences Centre with King's College London and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
There are excellent learning opportunities for your professional development. You will be part of a team which strives to provide the best care for its patients.
The post holder will be joining a Nutrition & Dietetics Department of over 100 dietitians/staff working across Guy's, St Thomas,' the Evelina Children's Hospital and Lambeth/Southwark community services. The department has a strong commitment to research and teaching.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed job description, please see the attached job description and person specification documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed job description, please see the attached job description and person specification documents.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE or equivalent
- Knowledge of food and nutrition
Desirable
- University degree with a science or behaviour change content
- Knowledge of renal dietetics
Experience
Essential
- Experience in administrative management
- Working with and communicating with general public
- Working in a healthcare setting providing services to patients
- Experience using IT systems
- Working as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous work as dietetic assistant
- Experience of delivering group education
Skills/ Ability
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Using own initiative
- Flexible
- Ability to liaise with professionals at all levels
- Ability to deliver patient group education without direct supervision
- Willing to work and travel across acute and community
- Aware of limitiations
- Ability to adapt to change
- Confident to speak up
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE or equivalent
- Knowledge of food and nutrition
Desirable
- University degree with a science or behaviour change content
- Knowledge of renal dietetics
Experience
Essential
- Experience in administrative management
- Working with and communicating with general public
- Working in a healthcare setting providing services to patients
- Experience using IT systems
- Working as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous work as dietetic assistant
- Experience of delivering group education
Skills/ Ability
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Using own initiative
- Flexible
- Ability to liaise with professionals at all levels
- Ability to deliver patient group education without direct supervision
- Willing to work and travel across acute and community
- Aware of limitiations
- Ability to adapt to change
- Confident to speak up
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
