Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary team? Do you find training and empowering others rewarding? If so, then we have the role for you.
We are looking for a Specialist Dietetic Practitioner to jointly lead the metabolic team and support the service from a strategic perspective and to be responsible for dietetic research, clinical expertise, staff training and service development in the area of Inherited Metabolic Diseases.
The post holder should have highly effective communication and negotiation skills and the ability to work efficiently and effectively within teams.
We are a forward-thinking department of over 60 dietitians committed to clinical governance initiatives. You will be actively involved in CPD and department activities.
Main duties of the job
The Charles Dent Metabolic Unit is one of the largest and longest established services in the world for the treatment of adolescents and adults with Inherited Metabolic Diseases. We are seeking a dynamic, flexible and innovative dietitian, with a significant amount of clinical dietetic experience, including previous experience in metabolic dietetics.
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:
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note this is an Annex 21 position.- refer to the attached competencies for Annex 21
Pay arrangements are:
more than 1 year but less than 2 years before completion of training 70% of top of Band 8a.
70% = £42,352.80 Basic plus £8,172 HCA Allowance
up to 12 months before completion of training 75% of top of Band 8a.
75% = £45,378 Basic plus £8,172 HCA Allowance
After completion of training, subject to meeting the competencies outlined in the attached document, the post-holder will move to entry level Band 8a.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note this is an Annex 21 position.- refer to the attached competencies for Annex 21
Pay arrangements are:
more than 1 year but less than 2 years before completion of training 70% of top of Band 8a.
70% = £42,352.80 Basic plus £8,172 HCA Allowance
up to 12 months before completion of training 75% of top of Band 8a.
75% = £45,378 Basic plus £8,172 HCA Allowance
After completion of training, subject to meeting the competencies outlined in the attached document, the post-holder will move to entry level Band 8a.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Four year degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
- HCPC registered
- Leadership or management courses / training
- Extensive post graduate training to include Inborn Metabolic Disorders training and education e.g. Paediatric Module 4: Inherited Metabolic Disorders
Desirable
- Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Broad clinical experience in dietetics including specialist experience working in Inherited Metabolic Disorders (IMD)
- Lead role and / or active participation in academic, professional or regional working group for Inherited Metabolic Disorders (e.g. British Inherited Metabolic Disease Group)
- In-depth knowledge of the complete metabolic care pathway to include the impact and implications of multi-disciplinary interventions
- Partnership working across organisational boundaries
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Experience of conducting research and / or audit, including ability to analyse and interpret statistics
- Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office and nutritional analysis packages
- Ability to critically evaluate current research
- Ability to influence at a strategic level
- Extensive lecturing / teaching experience to all heath professionals, including senior medical staff on degree (or higher level) / professional course
- Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate innovate projects
Desirable
- Change management and facilitation skills
Communication
Essential
- Advanced verbal & written communication skills
- Proven ability to communicate using a variety of methods to a range of individuals
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills and able to make complex clinical judgements
- Highly effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness and the ability to negotiate at all levels within the MDT and with colleagues in other organisations
- Advanced problem solving skills, including the ability to resolve conflict and handle difficult situations effectively
- Motivational interviewing / behaviour change / advanced communication skills and/or counselling training
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to manage own and others' time effectively and work to deadlines
- Ability to reflect / question / evaluate own practice (evidence of CPD)
- Line management requirements; experience of managing individuals including appraisal, recruitment and retention
- Mentoring, facilitating and / or clinical supervision of other members of the MDT
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures (for safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults)
- Ability to document, report and escalate concerns as necessary
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Four year degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
- HCPC registered
- Leadership or management courses / training
- Extensive post graduate training to include Inborn Metabolic Disorders training and education e.g. Paediatric Module 4: Inherited Metabolic Disorders
Desirable
- Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Broad clinical experience in dietetics including specialist experience working in Inherited Metabolic Disorders (IMD)
- Lead role and / or active participation in academic, professional or regional working group for Inherited Metabolic Disorders (e.g. British Inherited Metabolic Disease Group)
- In-depth knowledge of the complete metabolic care pathway to include the impact and implications of multi-disciplinary interventions
- Partnership working across organisational boundaries
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Experience of conducting research and / or audit, including ability to analyse and interpret statistics
- Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office and nutritional analysis packages
- Ability to critically evaluate current research
- Ability to influence at a strategic level
- Extensive lecturing / teaching experience to all heath professionals, including senior medical staff on degree (or higher level) / professional course
- Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate innovate projects
Desirable
- Change management and facilitation skills
Communication
Essential
- Advanced verbal & written communication skills
- Proven ability to communicate using a variety of methods to a range of individuals
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills and able to make complex clinical judgements
- Highly effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness and the ability to negotiate at all levels within the MDT and with colleagues in other organisations
- Advanced problem solving skills, including the ability to resolve conflict and handle difficult situations effectively
- Motivational interviewing / behaviour change / advanced communication skills and/or counselling training
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to manage own and others' time effectively and work to deadlines
- Ability to reflect / question / evaluate own practice (evidence of CPD)
- Line management requirements; experience of managing individuals including appraisal, recruitment and retention
- Mentoring, facilitating and / or clinical supervision of other members of the MDT
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures (for safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults)
- Ability to document, report and escalate concerns as necessary
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
