Employer: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Princess Royal University Hospital
Town: Bromley
Salary: £51,883 - £58,544 Per Annum, including high cost area (Pro-Rata)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 05/01/2025 23:59
Team Lead Dietitian – Gastroenterology & GI Oncology
NHS AfC: Band 7
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and experienced Gastroenterology and GI Oncology dietitian to join our team of 17 dietitians at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the gastroenterology and oncology dietetic service for patients requiring specialist input for gastrointestinal cancers, pancreatic disease, and complex nutrition support (e.g. eating disorders, functional gut disorders). This is a 0.8wte Band 7 post. Main duties of the job
Work closely with members of various multi-disciplinary teams, including gastroenterology and oncology, and develop an outpatient service to support patients newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Support the provision of parenteral nutrition as part of the Nutrition Team alongside specialists from Pharmacy and Gastroenterology, and provide support for the Critical Care caseload during periods of cover. Manage a Band 6 Dietitian working in the gastroenterology service. Involvement in service development projects and audits, assist in planning the strategic development of the service, and provide supervision for other members of staff within the dietetic department. Undertake student training and play an active role in student supervision. Working for our organisation
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts. We provide a full range of local and specialist services across our five sites. Our vision is to be BOLD: Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation, and Education, with Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of work in compliance with the ethical code of practice set out by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Actively manage a caseload of gastroenterology patients, assessing and managing their dietary needs. Attend appropriate clinics and multidisciplinary meetings to provide expert evidence-based nutritional support and advice. Work with the dietetic and multi-disciplinary team responsible for the development and provision of evidence-based dietetic service. Formulate and deliver individual dietetic treatment plans for patients. Contribute to the development of written information for patients and maintain educational literature. Communicate and liaise with the community multidisciplinary team regarding nutrition-related prescriptions. Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals and manage clinical risk. Work within Trust clinical guidelines and maintain accurate patient treatment records. Person specification
Education & Qualifications
A recognised and appropriate post-graduate course. Knowledge & Experience
Previous dietetic experience in gastroenterology / GI Oncology in the acute NHS setting. Experience in the provision of parenteral nutrition and Critical Care dietetics. Experience in clinical supervision of students and multidisciplinary team working. Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to prioritise workload and possess motivation and counselling skills. Personal Attributes
Flexible, adaptable, and creative. Able to deal with distressed clients and their relatives. Able to maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders. IMPORTANT Check your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you. If you delete the job from any of your accounts, you may be prevented from accessing further communications. All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020. Name: Suzy Goodbourn Job title: Clinical Lead Dietitian - PRUH & South Sites Email address: [emailprotected] Telephone number: 01689 865740
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NHS AfC: Band 7
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and experienced Gastroenterology and GI Oncology dietitian to join our team of 17 dietitians at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the gastroenterology and oncology dietetic service for patients requiring specialist input for gastrointestinal cancers, pancreatic disease, and complex nutrition support (e.g. eating disorders, functional gut disorders). This is a 0.8wte Band 7 post. Main duties of the job
Work closely with members of various multi-disciplinary teams, including gastroenterology and oncology, and develop an outpatient service to support patients newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Support the provision of parenteral nutrition as part of the Nutrition Team alongside specialists from Pharmacy and Gastroenterology, and provide support for the Critical Care caseload during periods of cover. Manage a Band 6 Dietitian working in the gastroenterology service. Involvement in service development projects and audits, assist in planning the strategic development of the service, and provide supervision for other members of staff within the dietetic department. Undertake student training and play an active role in student supervision. Working for our organisation
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts. We provide a full range of local and specialist services across our five sites. Our vision is to be BOLD: Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation, and Education, with Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of work in compliance with the ethical code of practice set out by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Actively manage a caseload of gastroenterology patients, assessing and managing their dietary needs. Attend appropriate clinics and multidisciplinary meetings to provide expert evidence-based nutritional support and advice. Work with the dietetic and multi-disciplinary team responsible for the development and provision of evidence-based dietetic service. Formulate and deliver individual dietetic treatment plans for patients. Contribute to the development of written information for patients and maintain educational literature. Communicate and liaise with the community multidisciplinary team regarding nutrition-related prescriptions. Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals and manage clinical risk. Work within Trust clinical guidelines and maintain accurate patient treatment records. Person specification
Education & Qualifications
A recognised and appropriate post-graduate course. Knowledge & Experience
Previous dietetic experience in gastroenterology / GI Oncology in the acute NHS setting. Experience in the provision of parenteral nutrition and Critical Care dietetics. Experience in clinical supervision of students and multidisciplinary team working. Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to prioritise workload and possess motivation and counselling skills. Personal Attributes
Flexible, adaptable, and creative. Able to deal with distressed clients and their relatives. Able to maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders. IMPORTANT Check your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you. If you delete the job from any of your accounts, you may be prevented from accessing further communications. All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020. Name: Suzy Goodbourn Job title: Clinical Lead Dietitian - PRUH & South Sites Email address: [emailprotected] Telephone number: 01689 865740
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