Job summary
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Specialist Dietitian to join our dietetic team to develop nutrition services and promote excellence in nutritional care across the Trust. It is a split post allowing a unique opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in both adults and paediatrics in a supportive environment, opening avenues in future career progression.
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital is a renowned, elective centre for musculoskeletal, spinal and metabolic conditions and is undergoing a major rebuild.
Main duties of the job
The Post holder will have an opportunity to experience a range of specialities within the Trust including surgery, spinal cord injury, critical care, sarcoma, outpatients and rehabilitation. As well as predominantly acute ward work part of this role will involve patient and staff education, pre-assessment, clinics, and service development.
About us
This post provides a vast amount of scope for professional development and offers exciting challenges within a supportive and friendly team. Supervision and training is provided dependent on experience.
If you are committed, passionate and innovative and you feel this is the job for you then please apply at once.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see JD and PS for details.
To arrange an informal visit or require any further information please contact Natalie Healy, Professional Lead Dietitian on 020 8909 5456.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see JD and PS for details.
To arrange an informal visit or require any further information please contact Natalie Healy, Professional Lead Dietitian on 020 8909 5456.
Person Specification
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Effective interpersonal skills (including the ability to persuade, negotiate and influence)
- Sound presentation skills and evidence of presentation to patient groups in formal and informal settings
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Anthropometry skills
- 1 year Post Graduate Clinical Dietetic Experience
- Understanding of the principles of paediatric nutritional assessment
- Knowledge of paediatric nutrition support in a hospital setting
- Experience in an acute hospital setting
- Participation in the training of Dietetic Students/other HCP's
- Effective multidisciplinary team working
- Experience of conducting Audit and/or Research
- Experience in the design and use of enteral feeding regimens
- Good understanding of the use of Nutrition Screening Tools
- Up to date knowledge of nutrition support products
- BSc Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalen
- Current HCPC registration
- Evidence of continuing education and development
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) or equivalent association
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Proven organisation skills and Organised with excellent time management
- Self-motivated and able to prioritise own workload
IT skills
Essential
- Basic computer skills -Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Person Specification
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Effective interpersonal skills (including the ability to persuade, negotiate and influence)
- Sound presentation skills and evidence of presentation to patient groups in formal and informal settings
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Anthropometry skills
- 1 year Post Graduate Clinical Dietetic Experience
- Understanding of the principles of paediatric nutritional assessment
- Knowledge of paediatric nutrition support in a hospital setting
- Experience in an acute hospital setting
- Participation in the training of Dietetic Students/other HCP's
- Effective multidisciplinary team working
- Experience of conducting Audit and/or Research
- Experience in the design and use of enteral feeding regimens
- Good understanding of the use of Nutrition Screening Tools
- Up to date knowledge of nutrition support products
- BSc Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalen
- Current HCPC registration
- Evidence of continuing education and development
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) or equivalent association
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Proven organisation skills and Organised with excellent time management
- Self-motivated and able to prioritise own workload
IT skills
Essential
- Basic computer skills -Word, Excel and Powerpoint
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).
