Job summary
Are you looking for your first clinical post or a new challenge? We are looking for two enthusiastic dietitian to join our dietetic team at Northwick Park Hospital on a fixed term basis (one from April/May 2022 through to the end of February 2023 and the other from from June 2022 through to May 2023 ). We are looking for individuals with excellent communication ,time management and team working skills to work in our large and dynamic team of Dietitians and Dietetic Assistants.
Northwick Park has a wide variety of specialties including Critical Care, Stroke, Head and Neck Oncology, Gastroenterology, Paediatrics and Infectious Diseases.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for a combination of inpatient wards and out-patient clinics. You will have a varied and interesting clinical caseload with a mixture of medical, respiratory, surgical orthopaedics and care of the elderly wards. You will also get the opportunity to carry out outpatient clinics. Your development will be fully encouraged and supported with regular supervision and training as required. Our band 5 posts include rotations within the specialities of Stroke, Head and neck oncology and Diabetes.
About us
The department is committed to continuing professional development and we have an established clinical governance program including evidence based clinical groups and we support a full programme of student training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work within a friendly, pro-active department consisting of approximately 27 dietitians working across the London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. This includes Northwick Park, St Marks, Central Middlesex and Ealing Hospitals.The role is based at Northwick Park Hospital . The department has good clerical support.
Northwick Park and St Marks Hospitals are conveniently located approximately 15 minutes from central London by train.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work within a friendly, pro-active department consisting of approximately 27 dietitians working across the London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. This includes Northwick Park, St Marks, Central Middlesex and Ealing Hospitals.The role is based at Northwick Park Hospital . The department has good clerical support.
Northwick Park and St Marks Hospitals are conveniently located approximately 15 minutes from central London by train.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- 4 year degree in Dietetics or equivalent
- HCPC registration
Other
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of ONS and ENS
- Managing a caseload
- CPD evidence
- Working as part of a team
- Previous experience of conducting audits/research
- Knowledge of food habits in ethnic groups
- Monitoring work and keeping accurate records
Desirable
- Completing a HEN discharge
- Resource development
Skills, abilities and attributes
Essential
- Excellent oral and wriiten communication skills
- Experience of patients with communication barriers/difficulties
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Organisation skills
- Presentation experience to HPCPs or patients
- Time management skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Desirable
- Using anthropometric equipment
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- 4 year degree in Dietetics or equivalent
- HCPC registration
Other
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of ONS and ENS
- Managing a caseload
- CPD evidence
- Working as part of a team
- Previous experience of conducting audits/research
- Knowledge of food habits in ethnic groups
- Monitoring work and keeping accurate records
Desirable
- Completing a HEN discharge
- Resource development
Skills, abilities and attributes
Essential
- Excellent oral and wriiten communication skills
- Experience of patients with communication barriers/difficulties
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Organisation skills
- Presentation experience to HPCPs or patients
- Time management skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Desirable
- Using anthropometric equipment
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).
