Job summary
Are you interested in joining an innovative, high profile and dynamic dietetic team of over 40 staff? We are seeking two self-motivated Band 5 Dietitian to join our team. The position will enable you to develop your skills in a variety of different specialities.
Due to internal promotions we have a two Fixed Term vacancy within our Band 5 Team.
We are a large friendly department providing high quality nutritional care to patients across all areas of our Trust. We have close links with universities - King's College London, London Metropolitan University, and University College London. As a department we are involved in student training and take students on placement 2 and 3. We are committed to appraisal and continued professional development.
Main duties of the job
This post provides a fantastic opportunity for an individual to develop a wide range of nutrition support skills with a varying mix of inpatients and outpatients. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment whilst developing their clinical skills.
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and confident individual. You should have the ability to work well within teams and be able to manage your time effectively. Applicants will possess BSc Nutrition and Dietetics (or equivalent) and be HCPC registered. Excellent communication skills and effective team working skills are essential.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040
The Band 5 position is part of the Band 5 Rotations. The rotational posts cover the following areas:
Rotation 1: Oncology & Haematology
Rotation 2: Surgical Rotation
Rotation 3: Acute Medicine & Diabetes
Rotation 4: Care of the Elderly
In all four of the rotations you will work alongside other members of the team and will attend regular MDTs and ward rounds. In the first instance our Band 5 team members at UCH provide cross cover to one another, however there is the opportunity to gain specialist inpatient and outpatient experience in each of the rotations. You will have the opportunity to be involved in delivering education sessions for the Care Certificate, patient group talks working in collaboration with Macmillan Support and Information Centre, as well as supporting student training and departmental research and audit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040
The Band 5 position is part of the Band 5 Rotations. The rotational posts cover the following areas:
Rotation 1: Oncology & Haematology
Rotation 2: Surgical Rotation
Rotation 3: Acute Medicine & Diabetes
Rotation 4: Care of the Elderly
In all four of the rotations you will work alongside other members of the team and will attend regular MDTs and ward rounds. In the first instance our Band 5 team members at UCH provide cross cover to one another, however there is the opportunity to gain specialist inpatient and outpatient experience in each of the rotations. You will have the opportunity to be involved in delivering education sessions for the Care Certificate, patient group talks working in collaboration with Macmillan Support and Information Centre, as well as supporting student training and departmental research and audit.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Four year degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) or equivalent association
Experience
Essential
- General dietetic experience on clinical placement
- Understanding of dietetic service in a busy hospital
Communication & Customer Care
Essential
- Sound verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of the importance of effective multidisciplinary working
- Awareness of need for confidentiality and issues of consent
Personal & people development
Essential
- Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines
Health Safety and security
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management and relevance to dietetics
oInformation collection and analysis including IT skills
Essential
- Experience of conducting audit and/or research, including the ability to analyse and interpret statistics
- Computer literacy
Other requirements
Essential
- To manage the physical effort of working between hospital sites, frequently moving up and down stairs, standing for long periods of time and carrying heavy folders.
- To manage working in unpleasant conditions such as environments where there may be unpleasant sights, noises, smells and temperature fluctuations e.g. hospital wards
- Awareness of equal opportunities and diversity
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Awareness of equal opportunities and diversity
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Four year degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) or equivalent association
Experience
Essential
- General dietetic experience on clinical placement
- Understanding of dietetic service in a busy hospital
Communication & Customer Care
Essential
- Sound verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of the importance of effective multidisciplinary working
- Awareness of need for confidentiality and issues of consent
Personal & people development
Essential
- Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines
Health Safety and security
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management and relevance to dietetics
oInformation collection and analysis including IT skills
Essential
- Experience of conducting audit and/or research, including the ability to analyse and interpret statistics
- Computer literacy
Other requirements
Essential
- To manage the physical effort of working between hospital sites, frequently moving up and down stairs, standing for long periods of time and carrying heavy folders.
- To manage working in unpleasant conditions such as environments where there may be unpleasant sights, noises, smells and temperature fluctuations e.g. hospital wards
- Awareness of equal opportunities and diversity
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Awareness of equal opportunities and diversity
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).
