Job summary
Are you an experienced Dietitian ready to take the next steps in your career? Are you keen to further develop your specialist knowledge, leadership and service development skills? Become a Senior Specialist Dietitian at UHBW where you will play a crucial role in leading, developing and delivering high-quality nutritional care to patients within Oncology and Surgery at Weston General Hospital.
Why choose Weston General Hospital? Weston General Hospital is an integral part of UHBW, providing high-quality care to the vibrant community in the beautiful coastal town of Weston-super-Mare. With on-going investment, a commitment to innovation and strong links to leading specialist centres, Weston is an exciting place to advance your career.
Our friendly, multidisciplinary teams work closely together to deliver outstanding care, with a strong focus on professional development and pioneering clinical practice. Find out, more search YouTube for UHBW Adult Therapies.
What we offer: Access to CPD opportunities, specialist training, and leadership pathways. A supportive and collaborative environment with a team passionate about patient care and professional growth. Flexi time working. Monthly protected time. Monthly team breakfast. Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance with the stunning Somerset coastline on your doorstep, and excellent transport links to Bristol, Bath, and beyond. Find out more, search for UHBW Staff Benefits
Main duties of the job
What we're looking for:
- HCPC registration and significant post-registration experience in dietetics.
- Specialist knowledge in oncology and/or surgery, with a passion for advancing nutritional care in these areas.
- Strong leadership skills to inspire and guide a dedicated team and others within the department.
- The ability to adapt quickly to established systems and contribute innovative ideas to enhance service delivery.
The role:
As a Senior Specialist Dietitian, you will be at the heart of nutritional care for oncology and surgical patients. You will:
- Provide expert dietetic assessment and intervention for complex oncology and surgical cases.
- Work closely with leading consultants, specialist nurses, and the wider MDT to optimise patient outcomes.
- Lead and develop specialist dietetic services within oncology and surgery, influencing patient pathways and service delivery.
- Support the development of junior staff and students, sharing your expertise and passion for dietetics.
- Contribute to research, service improvement projects, and policy development in specialist nutrition.
If you're ready to make a difference and take the next step in your career, apply today or get in touch to find out more. We'd love to hear from you!
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Degree/postgraduate qualification in nutrition and dietetics
- Evidence of extensive postgraduate training relevant to post
- Clinical supervisory skills course
- Postgraduate diploma/MSc or equivalent evidence of advanced dietetic practice
- PENG Group Clinical Update Course and/or Behaviour Change Course
Desirable
- BDA membership
- Teaching qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience in: -Nutritional Support/Therapy in the relevant pathways of care ie oncology / surgery -Chronic Disease Management -Enteral Nutrition Support This should include a significant period of time working in a clinical speciality at a senior level
- Working as part of a multi-professional team
- Experience of training dietetic students at all grades
- Experience of audit and/or quality assurance
- Experience of managing/supervising junior staff
- Experience of working in a multicultural setting
Desirable
- Experience of producing protocols and procedures for use by others
- Experience or involvement of implementing guidance, policy
- Research and Development
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Advanced communications skills at all levels -Oral -Written -Interpersonal
- Good organisational skills and time management
- Teaching/presentation skills in a variety of settings and to professional groups/grades at undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree level
- Computer skills i.e. Databases, Excel and use of dietary analysis programs
- Advanced analytical and clinical reasoning skills
- Behavioural and motivational interviewing skills
Desirable
- Counselling skills
- Evidence of published own work/articles etc.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to both work alone and as a team player
- Able to maintain effective working relationships across different professions
- Ability to work under own initiative
- Flexibility
- Reflective approach to practice
- Ability to process highly complex information or situations
- Ability to deal with challenging behaviours of patients, carers and students
- Promotes professional interests
Desirable
- Active/committee member of BDA Specialist Interest Group
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Degree/postgraduate qualification in nutrition and dietetics
- Evidence of extensive postgraduate training relevant to post
- Clinical supervisory skills course
- Postgraduate diploma/MSc or equivalent evidence of advanced dietetic practice
- PENG Group Clinical Update Course and/or Behaviour Change Course
Desirable
- BDA membership
- Teaching qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience in: -Nutritional Support/Therapy in the relevant pathways of care ie oncology / surgery -Chronic Disease Management -Enteral Nutrition Support This should include a significant period of time working in a clinical speciality at a senior level
- Working as part of a multi-professional team
- Experience of training dietetic students at all grades
- Experience of audit and/or quality assurance
- Experience of managing/supervising junior staff
- Experience of working in a multicultural setting
Desirable
- Experience of producing protocols and procedures for use by others
- Experience or involvement of implementing guidance, policy
- Research and Development
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Advanced communications skills at all levels -Oral -Written -Interpersonal
- Good organisational skills and time management
- Teaching/presentation skills in a variety of settings and to professional groups/grades at undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree level
- Computer skills i.e. Databases, Excel and use of dietary analysis programs
- Advanced analytical and clinical reasoning skills
- Behavioural and motivational interviewing skills
Desirable
- Counselling skills
- Evidence of published own work/articles etc.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to both work alone and as a team player
- Able to maintain effective working relationships across different professions
- Ability to work under own initiative
- Flexibility
- Reflective approach to practice
- Ability to process highly complex information or situations
- Ability to deal with challenging behaviours of patients, carers and students
- Promotes professional interests
Desirable
- Active/committee member of BDA Specialist Interest Group
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 Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Weston General Hospital
Grange Road, Uphill
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 4TQ
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
