Job Description

Dietetic & Speech Therapy Service



Band 5 Dietitian

Full Time:

37.5 hours per week



The clinical caseload will include providing a high quality, evidence-based dietetic service to a range of adult wards including general medicine and surgery where you will be a valued member of the multidisciplinary teams. In addition, you will manage an outpatient caseload, which includes weekly diabetic and general clinics. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in areas such as ICU, gastroenterology, surgery and neurorehab. The post holder will also be involved in staff and patient education programmes. The post holders will be involved in clinical audits, department wide projects and service improvements.



The department is committed to continuing professional development, with one of the Trust's key priorities being to develop a quality workforce through an effective appraisal system. There is a well-established borough-wide Dietetic network which offers peer support and there are good opportunities and guidance for ongoing personal development. The post holder will be supported by a Senior Dietitian involving regular clinical supervision.



Job Purpose



1. To contribute to the delivery of Nutrition and Dietetic Services to the

Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust (including cover to the Mount Vernon

Site and clinic)

2. To assess and treat a defined caseload of patients and maintain

accurate records.



The Hillingdon Hospital is a busy district general hospital in North West London and has a diverse patient population. It is situated close to Heathrow Airport and Brunel University and within a 10 minute commute by public transport to Uxbridge Town Centre which has excellent transport links to central London. The Trust has on-site accommodation and a creche.



We are looking for 2 confident and motivated Dietitians to join our friendly Dietetic and Speech Therapy Team at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.



Our friendly team consists of 12 Dietitians, 8 Speech and Language Therapists, 3 administrators, a Dietetic and Speech Therapy Assistant, Nutrition nurse and Service Manager.

Clinical:

1. To undertake nutritional assessment and calculate nutritional

requirements of referred in-patients at Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust,

taking into account medical, social and cultural factors.

2. To provide nutrition and dietary advice suitable for the patient's

medical, social and cultural factors which is evidence-based.

3. To negotiate change with patients to enable them to achieve dietary

targets set.

4. To monitor and review nutritional care plans against outcome

measures and adjust care plan to facilitate achievement of goals.



For full details please see job description and person spec attached.