Dietitian

London, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

This Band 5 post will have a nominated caseload of inpatient wards covering a range of areas including both medical and surgical patients within the hospital and will be involved in the outpatient general clinic service. In addition there will be specific insights and program of learning with active involvement into specialty areas.



The post will be based at the Chelsea & Westminster Site, though there may be occasions where you will be asked to cover the West Middlesex site for cover or meetings etc.



You will be a motivated team player with good time management skills and a commitment to evidence based practice. Continuing professional development is well supported within the department.



If you are looking to develop your existing skills and get a wide range of experience in the fields of acute and chronic disease dietetic care then look no further. Come and join a pro-active and dynamic dietetic team at the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital.



The post holder will be a clearly identifiable junior clinical staff member.



They will have clinical experience, provide sound clinical knowledge and skills to their team and coordinate and deliver high quality care.



They will be a role model for expert clinical care, and lead on specific projects as delegated by the Senior Acute Dietitian or Clinical Lead Dietitian.



They will role model the identified Trust values at all times.



The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner in providing dietetic assessment, treatment and management to their own designated caseload of patients and to maintain up to date dietetic records.



They will use evidence based principles and current best practise to assess, plan, implement and evaluate dietetic interventions.



The post holder will provide supervision, teaching and support to dietetic assistants and students on placement.



Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.



Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.



We continually invest in our facilities, including a 30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an 80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.



We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.



The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.



Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.



To be able to carry and prioritise your own designated clinical caseload, working as an autonomous practitioner with direct supervision.



To take responsibility for certain patient conditions or clinical areas, as delegated by Senior Acute Dietitian, and to develop specialised assessment and treatment skills in these areas with support from the senior acute team staff.



Provide sound evidence based clinical advice as required to staff and patients.



To involve all members of the multidisciplinary team in this process when appropriate.



Please find full list of roles and responsibilities in the job description

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3252228
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    London, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
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