We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic full time band 6 Dietitian to join our Imperial multidisciplinary Bariatric services team based at St Marys Hospital. The post holder will be one of two rotational band 6 positions, working in both the inpatient and outpatient setting, throughout the Bariatric patient pathway. This rotation will focus on pre-operative behaviour change support and then rotate into providing post-operative advice. Both positions help manage a variable bariatric inpatient caseload including enteral tube feeding when indicated. You will be responsible for the delivery of a high quality, evidence-based clinical service and will receive regular clinical supervision from expert Band 7 dietitians.

We are a large, high profile, forward thinking and friendly department involved in dietetic student placements and supportive of continual professional development for all staff members.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a specialist dietetic service to the Bariatrics services at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
• To work in liaison with the Clinical Lead Dietitian in the development, delivery and evaluation of the post.
• This Band 6 Dietitian position is one of two rotational posts working in the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust specialist Bariatric Dietetic services.
• This post covers both in and outpatient work the individual must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the management of patients in the specialist area.

About us

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Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Degree and/or postgraduate diploma
• Eligible for HCPC registration (Dietitian)
• Evidence of on-going CPD

Desirable

• Post registration validated professional course e.g. PENG

Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience of working with complex patients in the acute NHS setting.
• Experience of being involved in audit
• Experience of clinical supervision of students and junior staff

Desirable

• Experience of working in a teaching hospital

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Time management/Organisational skills
• Computer literacy including email, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Evidence of reflective practice
• Demonstrates highly developed training/teaching skills

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY

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