Band 7 - Critical Care Specialist Dietitian

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

The closing date is 21 April 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated Band 7 Dietitian for 1-year fixed term to join West Herts Hospitals NHS Trust Dietetic Department.

The successful applicant will be a source of clinical expertise for Dietetic colleagues and will take an active part in the training of student Dietitians and the supervision of junior staff.

As an integral part of the ICU and Surgical Multidisciplinary Team of Specialist Nurses and Consultants there will be exciting opportunities to be part of new developments across the division.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a high quality, evidence-based service to ICU, Nutrition Team and surgical wards.

You will be the Clinical lead for the department ensuring local nutritional policies and guidelines are kept up-to-date.

You will be a core member of the NST providing expert dietary assessment and advice to patients and the wider MDT.

The department is committed to providing a quality service, promoting evidence-based practice, audit, CPD.

There are opportunities for training and development and clinical supervision together with regular journal clubs and study sessions.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Date posted

03 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,270 to £54,931 a year inc HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-C-7060

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential

Degree or post graduate diploma in Nutrition/Dietetics.
HCPC UK registered dietitian.

Desirable

Member of BDA.
Member of the BDA specialist group eg critical care specialist group.

Knowledge:

Essential

Post graduate study in specialist area of dietetics e.g. PENG course.

Experience:

Essential

Appropriate post registration clinical experience.
Sound knowledge of current dietetic issues relating to management of critically ill patients.

Desirable

Experience of providing leadership to a clinical team.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential

Degree or post graduate diploma in Nutrition/Dietetics.
HCPC UK registered dietitian.

Desirable

Member of BDA.
Member of the BDA specialist group eg critical care specialist group.

Knowledge:

Essential

Post graduate study in specialist area of dietetics e.g. PENG course.

Experience:

Essential

Appropriate post registration clinical experience.
Sound knowledge of current dietetic issues relating to management of critically ill patients.

Desirable

Experience of providing leadership to a clinical team.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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