We have an exciting opportunity to join our dietetic team at Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, as a Band 6 Specialist Gastroenterology Dietitian on a fixed term contract. The successful candidate will join the Gastroenterology Dietetic team and be involved in delivering specialist inpatient and outpatient services to our patients. This role offers a wide range of benefits including the opportunity for flexible working, as well as a range of professional development opportunities.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, and flexible Dietitian, with a desire to develop and grow their clinical skills, knowledge and experience. The successful candidate will bring a strong foundation of clinical dietetic skills and will be well supported to further develop these skills within the specialism of Gastroenterology.
We are looking for an individual who is keen to explore new ways of working within an ever-changing NHS, whilst remaining committed to delivering high quality patient care and promoting the dietetic profession within the Trust.
Please note, we may close the advert early if sufficient applications are received.
The successful candidate will work as part of a dynamic team of 6 gastroenterology dietitians and a dietetic support worker, responsible for providing specialist nutritional care and managing a caseload of inpatients on the gastroenterology ward.
This post has a strong outpatient focus, providing a specialist dietetic service for patients with a range of gastrointestinal conditions including IBS, coeliac disease, liver disease and inflammatory bowel disease. You will be involved in delivering face to face, telephone and virtual appointments as well as group education sessions. This post also includes regular attendance at MDT meetings.
In addition to clinical duties, the post holder will have the opportunity to support the development of staff and students through supervision, actively contribute to service improvement and audit initiatives, and participate in the development and implementation of innovative working practices.
Team working, excellent communication skills and an ability to work under your own initiative are essential.
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.
Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.
We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.
St Peter’s Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.
Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.
Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.
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The post holder will:
As part of the Ashford and St Peter’s Dietetic Department provide a high quality nutrition and dietetic service to patients, carers and staff at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals
Undertake nutritional assessments and treatment of patients admitted to the acute adult Gastroenterology ward at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals, including oral and enteral nutrition support
Undertake nutritional assessment of and treatment of Gastroenterology outpatients with a range of gastrointestinal conditions including IBS, coeliac disease, liver disease and inflammatory bowel disease.
- Deliver face to face, telephone and virtual appointments as well as group education sessions.
Work as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant specialist clinical caseload, working without direct supervision.
Take a role in supervision and teaching and provide day-to day support to junior dietetic staff within the team and participate in multi-disciplinary team teaching.
Contribute to service development, quality improvement projects, audits and developing multidisciplinary management of patients.
Liaise with all members of the Gastroenterology MDT, including attendance at MDT meetings
To take an active role in the general functioning of the Dietetic department, including contributing to student training
For further information see full job description and person specification.
