Job summary
The Senior Dietitian (maternity leave cover August 2024 -June 2025) is expected to work autonomously and as a member of the multidisciplinary teams to provide an effective, highly specialised dietetic service to the Renal Unit and Specialist Tier 4 Bariatric Service at King's College Hospital.The role is based at the main hospital site in Denmark Hill and also involves working at other satellite sites across South East London and Kent. The renal dietetics service delivers renal nutrition therapy, including dietary education and behaviour change management in such areas as electrolyte disturbances, nutrition support and weight management. The bariatric dietetics service provides pre and post op surgical advice and specialist obesity and weight management advice to patients undergoing bariatric surgery. There is potential opportunity to gain experience in obesity pharmacotherapy. The role will approximately 0.5 WTE Renal and 0.5 WTE Bariatric however this is subject to change depending on the requirements of the service.
The post holder will also help educate newly qualified dietitians, student dietitians, medics, nursing staff, dietetic assistants and other staff when appropriate and when required. The role will also involve contribution to team projects and audit.
Main duties of the job
Bariatric Role:
The post holder will work in a team of two band 7 Bariatric Dietitians providing a highly specialised dietetic service to patients referred to the bariatric surgery pathway at Denmark Hill. The post holder will be responsible for a clinical workload consisting of primarily outpatient clinics with inpatient cover when required. The post holder will be expected to actively contribute within the multidisciplinary team and provide highly complex dietetic counselling to patients pre and post bariatric surgery.
Renal Role:
The post holder will also work closely within a highly specialist team of 6 renal dietitians based at Denmark Hill. It will be a mixture of both inpatient ward cover and outpatient clinics. The Role may also require cover at satellite units across SE London and Kent.
About us
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. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
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.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work closely within the Renal team, wards, units and clinics in line with departmental guidelines. Attending all relevant ward rounds, case conferences and audit meetings.
- Contributes to both internal and interdisciplinary working parties.
- To work closely within the Bariatric team, including surgeons, nurses, physicians, psychologists and bariatric physicians.
- To liaise with and advise on dietetic issues directly contributing to the care of patients to medical and nursing staff, both internally and externally with GPs, district nurses and community teams.
- To liaise with catering and diet bay staff to ensure appropriate therapeutic meal provision for patients.
- To take an active part in the training, supervision and assessment of student Dietitians including planning and delivery of seminars/tutorials/programmes.
- To play an active role in training healthcare professional e.g. medical, nursing and AHPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work closely within the Renal team, wards, units and clinics in line with departmental guidelines. Attending all relevant ward rounds, case conferences and audit meetings.
- Contributes to both internal and interdisciplinary working parties.
- To work closely within the Bariatric team, including surgeons, nurses, physicians, psychologists and bariatric physicians.
- To liaise with and advise on dietetic issues directly contributing to the care of patients to medical and nursing staff, both internally and externally with GPs, district nurses and community teams.
- To liaise with catering and diet bay staff to ensure appropriate therapeutic meal provision for patients.
- To take an active part in the training, supervision and assessment of student Dietitians including planning and delivery of seminars/tutorials/programmes.
- To play an active role in training healthcare professional e.g. medical, nursing and AHPs.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/ Post graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- A recognised and appropriate post-graduate course
- Membership of an appropriate professional development group e.g. specialist group of the BDA
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Ability to identify and undertake audit/ service development under supervision of senior colleagues
Desirable
- Post graduate renal and/or bariatric dietetic experience
- Evidence of proficiency in the clinical supervision of student dietitians
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Presentation skills and ability to work effectively with individuals and groups
- Motivation and counselling skills
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/ Post graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- A recognised and appropriate post-graduate course
- Membership of an appropriate professional development group e.g. specialist group of the BDA
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Ability to identify and undertake audit/ service development under supervision of senior colleagues
Desirable
- Post graduate renal and/or bariatric dietetic experience
- Evidence of proficiency in the clinical supervision of student dietitians
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Presentation skills and ability to work effectively with individuals and groups
- Motivation and counselling skills
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
