Job Description

Are you interested in joining an innovative, high profile and dynamic dietetic team? We are seeking two self-motivated Band 5 Dietitian to join our team.



The position will enable you to develop your skills in a variety of different specialities.



Due to internal promotions we have a one permanent vacancies within our Band 5 Team.



We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and confident individual. You should have the ability to work well within teams and be able to manage your time effectively. Applicants will possess BSc Nutrition and Dietetics (or equivalent) and be HCPC registered. Excellent communication skills and effective team working skills are essential.



This post provides a fantastic opportunity for an individual to develop a wide range of nutrition support skills with a varying mix of inpatients and outpatients. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment whilst developing their clinical skills.



The Band 5 position is part of the Band 5 Rotations. There are four rotations in our development programme and areas covered include:



Infectious Diseases

Respiratory

Rheumatology

Oncology

Surgical

Acute Medicine

Diabetes

Care of the Elderly



To provide nutritional advice and support to patients through assessments on the ward, by telephone and written communication. To liaise closely with the relevant multi-disciplinary teams and attend relevant meetings, where possible. To assist in the production of evidence based resources, policies and guidelines. To provide ongoing training for ward staff with regards to the dietary management of patients requiring nutritional support. To undertake education and training sessions to patients, carers, nursing staff, catering staff, medical staff and other health professionals as required. To participate in dietetic audits To undertake professional development activities. To participate in training of Student Dietitians

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.



We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:



University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)



National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery



Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals



University College Hospital Grafton Way Building



Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine



University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre



The Hospital for Tropical Diseases



University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street



We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.



We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.



For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached .



We are committed to supporting the development of staff and our Band 5 Dietitians are supported to participate in the AHP Preceptorship Programme. Staff have access to support during key transition points in their career which is essential for successful professional development. The preceptorship programme enables individuals to develop confidence in their abilities and apply and develop their knowledge in everyday practice.

Main responsibilities:

Responsible for provision of high-quality student practice placement and practice placement expansion in line regional priorities including fair-share model. To produce evidence-based resources for student dietitians. These may include online tutorials, webinars, online discussions, self-assessments, case studies, simulation, problem solving, concept mapping, and interactive learning objects in collaboration with specialist Dietitians, other members of staff, the Division of Medicine and MSc Dietetics programme at UCL. To act as point of contact for Dietetics department in managing and resolving student related concerns or incidents, as well as to act as primary link to HEI's. To promote an inclusive teaching and practice placement environment. To liaise with internal and external stakeholders including local forums/workstreams, HEI's, student leads and link lecturers. To evaluate and maintain quality of delivery of student practice placement provision. To support staff in the development of their own structured educational pathways; provide career coaching for junior members of the department. To support junior staff members and others as required, facilitating the acquisition and development of relevant skills, knowledge and competencies to support and improve clinical placement capacity and capability in specialist areas of dietetics across the service. To promote and maintain effective communication and disseminate information related to practice education and development. To facilitate acquisition of the necessary skills, knowledge and competency by staff and their mentors in designated areas within the trust To promote and implement the practice development strategy for UCLH To promote and facilitate the provision of a high standard of holistic patient-centred care.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*



UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England - for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff - To find out more, visit: Flexible working .



To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?