Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Dietitian who wants part time within palliative care to cover for maternity leave.
Main duties of the job
The post plays a key role in the provision of therapeutic dietary advise to patients and carers receiving palliative treatment in Meadow House Hospice .
You have to work autonomously, have a specialist dietetic knowledge base, relevant postgraduate experience and are motivated by working in a collaborative and innovative way within an MDT team environment
About us
You will be part of a large Nutrition and Dietetic department encompassing teams based in Northwick Park, Ealing and Central Middlesex Hospitals.
We have a robust departmental audit and development program, clinical supervision, monthly journal club and in-service training. We take Dietetic placements 2 & 3 students, and the post holder will be included in their programmes.
You need to demonstrate active participation in audit, , service and patient improvement initiatives. Personal qualities we value as a team are empathy, initiative, flexibility, and team working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- This post plays a key role in the provision of sensitive, easily accessible therapeutic dietary treatment and advice to patients receiving palliative treatment in the Hospice and their carer and on discharge .This includes home enteral tube feeding
- The post will take a pivotal lead role for the palliative nutrition support service provided to this patient group in the hospice , (e.g. develop standards, training for dietitians, palliative care teams, and other health professionals involved in the care of this group of patients). The post holder will work closely with the Palliative Care Dietitian in Ealing community partners , Ealing Hospital teams and other Community dietitians
- The post holder will also be responsible for liaising with hospital discharge teams, hospice staff, palliative care team, and participate in the care planning process
- The post holder will provide leadership around palliative nutrition to the dietetic team
Job description
Job responsibilities
- This post plays a key role in the provision of sensitive, easily accessible therapeutic dietary treatment and advice to patients receiving palliative treatment in the Hospice and their carer and on discharge .This includes home enteral tube feeding
- The post will take a pivotal lead role for the palliative nutrition support service provided to this patient group in the hospice , (e.g. develop standards, training for dietitians, palliative care teams, and other health professionals involved in the care of this group of patients). The post holder will work closely with the Palliative Care Dietitian in Ealing community partners , Ealing Hospital teams and other Community dietitians
- The post holder will also be responsible for liaising with hospital discharge teams, hospice staff, palliative care team, and participate in the care planning process
- The post holder will provide leadership around palliative nutrition to the dietetic team
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- 4 year degree / post graduate qualification
- HCPC registration
- Extensive Clinical Dietetic Experience
Desirable
- MSc / Advanced Dietetic Practice
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical audit , Service Development , training ,enteral feeding
- Understanding team dynamics, counselling skills
Desirable
- Dietetic experience in NHS acute or community
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- 4 year degree / post graduate qualification
- HCPC registration
- Extensive Clinical Dietetic Experience
Desirable
- MSc / Advanced Dietetic Practice
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical audit , Service Development , training ,enteral feeding
- Understanding team dynamics, counselling skills
Desirable
- Dietetic experience in NHS acute or community
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
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Meadow House Hospice on Ealing Hospital site
Uxbridge Road
London
UB1 3HW
Employer's website
https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
