Job summary
Band 5 Dietitians (Acute services)
This is an exciting time to be working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the UK, delivering care to more than 1.6 million people a year through our three main hospitals: Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free.
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Dietitian, eager to increase their clinical skills in acute medicine, health services for the elderly and surgery, to join our dynamic acute services therapy team at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
The posts will be integrated within multi-professional therapy teams to provide a dietetic service to a large range of inpatients, forming part of our Band 5 rotation program.
Main duties of the job
? With the support of their line manager & clinical supervisor, to beresponsible for the dietetic management of all patients within thedesignated clinical area? To deliver education and training to patients, carers and other healthcareprofessionals within the Trust? To participate in departmental activities and working groups to contributeto service development? To actively contribute to departmental research and audit projectsKey Working Relationships include and are not limited to:Internal (within the Trust)Medical StaffNursing StaffAllied Health ProfessionalsPatients and relatives/carersNon- medical Health careprofessionalsInterpretersStudentsTrade UnionsExternal (Outside the Trust)Community Care ServicesAcute Hospital TrustsVoluntary StaffSpecial Interest GroupsUniversities and other education providersOther health related agencies a
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
- HPC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Proficient use of PC of MS office and nutritional analysis packages
- Presentations to groups
- Working with the public
- Working as part of a team
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Proven organisational skills & ability to manage time effectively, prioritise own caseload & meet deadlines
- Effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness & ability to negotiate
- Effective clinical reasoning skills & ability to reflect on own practice
- Ability to critically evaluate current research & apply to own practice
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
- HPC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Proficient use of PC of MS office and nutritional analysis packages
- Presentations to groups
- Working with the public
- Working as part of a team
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Proven organisational skills & ability to manage time effectively, prioritise own caseload & meet deadlines
- Effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness & ability to negotiate
- Effective clinical reasoning skills & ability to reflect on own practice
- Ability to critically evaluate current research & apply to own practice
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).
