Job Description

A full-time opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our team of 45 dietitians, dietetic assistants and administration at the Royal Surrey Hospital.



We are looking for somebody with an interest in Hepato-pancreatico-biliary (HPB) dietetics to p r ov i de d i e t e ti c sup p o r t for patients re qu i r i ng t r e a tm e nt f or H P B d i a g no s e s. The delivery of this service includes in-patients and out-patients as well as close liaison with the HPB MDT. We would like somebody who is proactive and has the initiative to develop and / or improve the efficiency of a service. You will be involved in delivering education sessions to healthcare professionals and patients.



You will join a forward-thinking dietetic team which undertakes the training of dietetic students, and also focuses on research and audit in its areas of activity to promote clinical effectiveness in patient care. This is an excellent opportunity in a supportive environment where you will be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally.



If you are an HCPC registered dietitian with experience and a strong interest in gastroenterology, looking for an opportunity to develop your skills within a friendly and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.



To p r ov i de a Nu t r iti on & D i e t e ti c s er v i c e t o p a ti e n t s a tt e nd i ng t he Hepato-pancreatico-biliary S p ec i a l t y ( H P B ) f o r t rea tm e nt a nd / or p a lli a ti ve ca r e , und e r t he d i r e c t ion of t he dietetic team lead for HPB .



To provide inpatient and outpatient nutritional care for patients with hepato-pancreaticio-biliary disease



T o ac t a s a re sou r c e i n t h e ar e a of H P B S u r g e r y a nd Nu t r iti on f or o t h e r H e a lt h P r o fe ss i on a l s i n t he R o y a l S u rr e y a nd su rr ound i n g Hea lt h c a r e Un it s.



To assist in the development of evidence based resources, policies and guidelines



Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.



We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.



The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.



Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than 45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.



Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.



A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo



To p r ov i de d i e t e ti c sup p o r t w it h i n a n a g r e e d ca s e l oa d t o i nd i v i du a l s re qu i r i ng t r e a tm e nt f or H P B d i a g no s e s. Th i s w il l i n c l ude t hose p a ti e n t s und e r t he c ar e o f t he S p ec i a li st S u r g i ca l H P B t ea m . T h e d e li v e r y of t h i s s er v i c e c a n t a ke p l a c e i n ou t p a ti e n t c li n i c s, a t w ar d l e v e l, remotely via a benign MDT, a nd i n o t h e r o u t p a ti e nt area s. To p r ov i de nu t r iti on a nd d i e t e ti c suppo r t f or a du l t s rece i v i n g c ar e un d e r t h e s p ec i a l t y , a nd i n iti a t e , e s t a b li sh a nd m on it or e n t era l f ee d i n g c a r e f or p a ti e n t s, a nd c on ti n u e d m on it o r i ng i n t he c o mm un i t y , i n c l ud i ng i n t er p r e t a ti on of b i o c he mi ca l, a n t h r opo m e t r i c , a nd c li n i ca l c ond iti on. To p r ov i de a r e sou r c e of nu t r iti on a l know l e d g e f or o t h e r h ea lt h p r o fe ss i on a l s ( i n c l ud i ng d i e titi a ns ) , a c r oss t he T r ust a nd i n o t h e r un it s t h a t refe r t o t he sp e c i a l t y MDT t ea m . To work with patients managing their pancreatic enzyme supplements, advising on dose changes, once signed off as competent to do so by the HPB Consultants. Also, to liaise with medical staff to identify patients at risk of malabsorption. To support nursing staff and medical staff in identifying and managing patients requiring bile recycling To wo r k w it h o t h e r p r o f e ss i on a l s t o e nsu r e b e st p r ac ti ce . Th i s w il l i n c l ude r e v i e w i n g , upd a ti ng a nd im p l e m e n t i ng nu t r iti on a nd d i e t e ti c - r e l a t e d po li c i e s a n d p r o c e du re s. To work with Clinical Nurse Specialists within multi-professional follow up clinics To a tt e nd re l e v a nt m u lti d i s c i p li n a r y t e a m m ee ti n gs i n o r d e r t o t a ke a n ac ti v e r o l e i n t rea tm e nt p l a nn i n g f or i n d i v i du a l s a nd t o fac ilit a te g ood c o mm un i c a ti on. Th i s m a y o cca s i on a l l y i n c l ude a dd iti on a l tim e re qu i re d t o a t t e nd a re l e v a nt m ee ti n g , b ut a pp r op r i a t e no ti c e w il l be g i v e n, a nd tim e o f f i n li e u w il l be g r a n t e d. To li a i se w it h su rr ound i ng T r us t s, i n c l ud i n g CCGs , t o p r ov i d e a s ea ml e ss a nd ef f ec ti ve s e r v i ce . To assist in the remote management of patients with pancreatitis as part of the benign Pancreatitis MDT. To li a i se w it h o t h e r h ea l t h car e p r o fe ss i on a l s w o r k ing i n t he sp ec i a l t y t o a s s e ss t eac h i n g n ee ds a nd t o p r od u c e or pu rc h a se h i g h q u a li t y lit e ra t u r e f o r use b y t h e m . To p l a y a n ac ti ve r o l e i n t eac h i n g o t h e r h ea lt h c a r e p r o fe ss i on a l s i n c l ud i n g s t ud e n t s. To support volunteer dietetic assistants To remain up-to-date within the specialty, and incorporate changes to assessment practices in response to internal and external initiatives. To audit working practices and service value. Methods that will be employed include continual review of present practice against service goals and documented standards e.g. NICE guidelines. To initiate and participate in regular survey / audit which will enhance the dietetic care of the acute medical and / or surgical patient To participate in data collection to measure activity and outcome To actively participate in nutrition-related clinical trials at national and local level, as required, within funded time. * To provide input to departmental meetings and Journal Clubs and contribute to the strategic aims of the department.