We require a HPC Registered Dietitian to join our friendly department of Dietitians providing the nutrition and dietetic service to Hounslow Borough. The postholder will contribute to the Gastroenterology, HEF and ONS service in the community.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in Community Dietetics in a supportive environment. In the wider Dietetic team, we have specialist areas such as cardiology and paediatrics.
We are committed to your continued professional development and the department provides an extensive training programme for other professionals and clients.
Due to the requirement to travel around Hounslow Borough, it is desirable that you have your own means of transport.
If you have a questioning mind, can demonstrate your teamwork experience, and have an interest in developing your career in an effective joint acute/community team, we look forward to receiving your application.
Main duties of the job
Provide a professional nutrition and dietetic service to gastroenterology, HEF and Nutrition Support patients and their families. Provide the service to both patients with a Hounslow GP and those referred by primary, community and secondary care. See patients in a variety of community clinics and other venues across Hounslow Borough or in the patients' own home where appropriate. Be responsible for the initial education and training of Coeliac patients referred and their follow-up via Annual Review groups, assisted by other Community Dietitians. Provide FODMAP education to patients. Train Primary Care staff (GPs, Practice Nurses, etc.) in first-line advice, the referral pathway, and policies and procedures relating to Gastroenterology and Nutrition Support. Supervise dietetic students in accordance with their university's standards. Continue to undergo dietetic training in specialist areas. About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high secure services care for patients from the South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow, and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m. The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'. The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative. Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view as attached. Person Specification
Qualifications
Post grad specialist courses and in-house training in an aspect of Gastroenterology (incl. Enteral Feeding). This must be taken within the 1st year if not already obtained. Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. Membership of British Dietetic Association. Experience
Experience of working in either acute trust or Community at Band 5 level for 1 year. Skills and Abilities
Able to work independently and take responsibility. Excellent communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. Confident and experienced in providing training/education to patients and other healthcare professionals. Evidence of commitment to CPD and lifelong learning. Able to audit practice and promote evidence-based practice. Confident and self-motivated. Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions. Able to prioritize workload. Able to deal with terminally ill and anxious clients and relatives. Accurately input patient activity data in accordance with professional and trust standards. Able to demonstrate a commitment to the WLT values (Togetherness, Responsibility, Excellence, and Caring). Own transportation. Knowledge
Behaviour change/motivational interviewing. IT Skills - confident in use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Knowledge of clinical governance. Advanced clinical reasoning skills. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Provide a professional nutrition and dietetic service to gastroenterology, HEF and Nutrition Support patients and their families. Provide the service to both patients with a Hounslow GP and those referred by primary, community and secondary care. See patients in a variety of community clinics and other venues across Hounslow Borough or in the patients' own home where appropriate. Be responsible for the initial education and training of Coeliac patients referred and their follow-up via Annual Review groups, assisted by other Community Dietitians. Provide FODMAP education to patients. Train Primary Care staff (GPs, Practice Nurses, etc.) in first-line advice, the referral pathway, and policies and procedures relating to Gastroenterology and Nutrition Support. Supervise dietetic students in accordance with their university's standards. Continue to undergo dietetic training in specialist areas. About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high secure services care for patients from the South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow, and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m. The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'. The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative. Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view as attached. Person Specification
Qualifications
Post grad specialist courses and in-house training in an aspect of Gastroenterology (incl. Enteral Feeding). This must be taken within the 1st year if not already obtained. Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. Membership of British Dietetic Association. Experience
Experience of working in either acute trust or Community at Band 5 level for 1 year. Skills and Abilities
Able to work independently and take responsibility. Excellent communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. Confident and experienced in providing training/education to patients and other healthcare professionals. Evidence of commitment to CPD and lifelong learning. Able to audit practice and promote evidence-based practice. Confident and self-motivated. Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions. Able to prioritize workload. Able to deal with terminally ill and anxious clients and relatives. Accurately input patient activity data in accordance with professional and trust standards. Able to demonstrate a commitment to the WLT values (Togetherness, Responsibility, Excellence, and Caring). Own transportation. Knowledge
Behaviour change/motivational interviewing. IT Skills - confident in use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Knowledge of clinical governance. Advanced clinical reasoning skills. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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