Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced dietitian to join our gastrointestinal services dietetic team within the clinical area of intestinal failure and intestinal rehabilitation to cover a maternity leave. This post is based in the main St. George's site in Tooting. The successful candidate will work alongside the Clinical Lead Intestinal Failure / Rehabilitation dietitian and the wider gastroenterology team. They will be a key member of the MDT and be responsible for the delivery of a highly specialised dietetic service to complex intestinal failure and rehabilitation patients. St. George's and St. Mark's the National Reference Centre for Intestinal Rehabilitation were designated as joint centre for West London in 2022 and it is therefore an exciting time to join the St. George's team.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will demonstrate advanced knowledge and experience within the field of gastrointestinal conditions and nutrition support as well as experience in effective collaboration within MDTs. The ability to prioritise and adapt within a fast-paced clinical environment, work as a team and provide excellent patient centered care is essential to this role. The post holder will have the opportunity to be involved in audit and contribute to the teaching program across the trust. Experience in clinical audit and quality improvement is desirable.
About us
The wider dietetic department at St George's NHS Foundation trust consists of over 60 dietitians, who provide clinical inpatient and outpatient services to a variety of specialties including cancer services, renal, neurology, haematology,paediatrics, cardiology, major trauma, gastro, surgery and diabetes. The department is committed to training and education including and actively participates in the training programs of clinical and non-clinical staff. There are numerous opportunities for professional and personal development.
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for more information about the role and its main responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for more information about the role and its main responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc / Post graduate diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
- HCPC current registration
Desirable
- Postgraduate training in speciality clinical area
- Membership of BDA and relevant specialist group
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate experience of working in acute and/or community dietetic services at a specialist level
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience in teaching and education to patient groups and healthcare professionals in relevant clinical area
Desirable
- Significant clinical experience of working in intestinal failure or parenteral Nutrition
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of dietetics within the NHS
- Working at Masters level or equivalent in speciality area
Desirable
- Post graduate training in Intestinal Failure / Intestinal Rehabilitation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc / Post graduate diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
- HCPC current registration
Desirable
- Postgraduate training in speciality clinical area
- Membership of BDA and relevant specialist group
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate experience of working in acute and/or community dietetic services at a specialist level
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience in teaching and education to patient groups and healthcare professionals in relevant clinical area
Desirable
- Significant clinical experience of working in intestinal failure or parenteral Nutrition
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of dietetics within the NHS
- Working at Masters level or equivalent in speciality area
Desirable
- Post graduate training in Intestinal Failure / Intestinal Rehabilitation
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
