Specialist Dietitian

Applicants will possess BSc Nutrition and Dietetics (or equivalent) and be HCPC registered.
To deliver a high quality, evidence based Nutrition and Dietetic service to Nutrition & Dietetic Services in the inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory care setting.
To complete learning packs / competencies related to your rotation.
To widen your clinical and non-clinical experience and knowledge across all pillars of practice.
Clinically responsible for the nutritional care and management of patients and independently plan organise and prioritise patient related and professional demands daily.
You should have the ability to work well within teams and be able to manage your time effectively.
Excellent communication skills and effective team working skills are essential.
To act as a source of dietary expertise for colleagues and other health care professionals across the organisation.
To work as an integral part of the Dietetic Team in ensuring that the service is fully covered over the periods of leave.
To contribute to the Trust Clinical Governance programme by participating in audits, development and implementation of evidence based guidelines/protocols/policies and continuing professional development.
You will support the service and contribute to the department's annual objectives.
Having supervision skills will enable you to support the student training programme., Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.
Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor's contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.
You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.
Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

Are you interested in joining an innovative, high profile and dynamic dietetic team of over 50 staff? We are seeking a self-motivated Band 6 Rotational Dietitian.
The successful individual will be joining our Band 6 Rotational Programme. As this is a rotational post you will have the opportunity to be working within well-established multidisciplinary teams with both inpatients and outpatients in the following clinical areas; Bariatrics; Intestinal Failure Team; Oncology & Haematology; Paediatrics; Metabolics; Critical Care; Neurology & Neuro Surgery; Head & Neck Oncology.
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and confident individual with an interest in developing their dietetic skills and experience across a wide range of specialist areas. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment whilst developing their clinical skills.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
+ University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
+ National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
+ Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
+ University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
+ Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
+ University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
+ The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
+ University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff

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  UCLH top trust to work at in England - for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  
• In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England - for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England - for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.
Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.
We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.
We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.