Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Dietetic team at Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a full-time permanent Band 6 Medical Dietitian. The successful candidate will be involved in delivering specialist inpatient and outpatient services to our medical patients.



The postholder will work as part of a dynamic team of 5 medical dietitians and a dietetic support worker. This role offers a wide range of benefits including the opportunity for flexible working, as well as a range of professional development opportunities.

For further information please contact:

Helen Kingett, Dietetic Clinical Lead:

Obesity and Diabetes h.kingett@nhs.net



07849 701561



Please note, the advert may close early if sufficient applications are received.



This post involves managing an inpatient caseload on the medical wards as well as a regular specialist outpatient clinic. The successful candidate will work closely with MDT colleagues including consultants and specialist nurses and within a dynamic team of 5 medical dietitians and a support worker. Clinical areas covered include: CAU, short and long stay medical wards including; respiratory, oncology, palliative care, cardiac, elderly care and complex oral and enteral nutrition support.



In addition to clinical responsibilities, the post holder will have the opportunity to develop supervision skills through supporting other staff and students. They will also be encouraged to actively contribute to audits, as well as to develop and implement innovative approaches to service delivery.



Excellent team working, communication and prioritisation skills are essential.



Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.



Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.



We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.



Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.



We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.



We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:



Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement



On-site Nurseries



On-site staff cafes



On-site parking



Support in career development



Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics



Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:

www.asph-careers.org

The postholder will:

As part of the Ashford and St Peter's Dietetic Department, provide a high quality nutrition and dietetic service to patients, carers and staff at Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals.

As a practitioner with a high degree of autonomy, take responsibility for managing and providing the majority of the services required and planning this effectively

To support supervision of staff as required

To take an active role within the general functioning of the Dietetic Department, including contributing to student training.

To communicate and collaborate with team members, other HCPs and partner organisations to support service improvements



For further information see full job description and person specification.