Specialist Dietitian

NHS

  • North West London
  • £46,419-55,046 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 11 hours ago
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.There are Two Post available and we would like applicants to start as soon as possibleMain duties of the jobWe 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. Applicants will possess BSc Nutrition and Dietetics (or equivalent) and be HCPC registered. 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. Having supervision skills will enable you to support the student training programme.About usUniversity 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 NeurosurgeryRoyal National ENT and Eastman Dental HospitalsUniversity College Hospital Grafton Way BuildingRoyal London Hospital for Integrated MedicineUniversity College Hospital Macmillan Cancer CentreThe Hospital for Tropical DiseasesUniversity College Hospital at Westmoreland StreetWe 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.DetailsDate posted03 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£46,419 to £55,046 a year Per annum inclusive of HCASContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number309-UCLH-6677-AJob locationsUniversity College London Hospital235 Euston RoadLondonNW1 2BUJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed applicationCome and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*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. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed applicationCome and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*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.Person SpecificationKnowledge and QualificationsEssential
  • Four year degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
  • HCPC registered
Desirable
  • Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) or equivalent association
  • Post registration training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
  • Post graduate study in specialist area of dietetics e.g. PENG course, paediatric/renal modules
ExperienceEssential
  • Post registration clinical experience
Desirable
  • Involvement in relevant specialist interest group
  • Knowledge of current issues relating to specialist area of dietetics
Quality and service improvementEssential
  • Experience of service development
CommunicationEssential
  • Sound verbal and written skills
  • Proven ability to communicate using a variety of methods to a range of healthcare professionals, non professionals and patients
  • Awareness of need for confidentiality and issues of consent
  • Flexible and adaptable to working alone or in different groups
  • Proven experience of communicating to affect change in adults
  • Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork
ValuesEssential
  • Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving.
Personal and people developmentEssential
  • Experience of training student dietitians/other HCPs
Desirable
  • Experience in the support and development of junior members of staff
  • Teaching on degree or higher level/professional course
Information collection and analysis including IT skillsEssential
  • Anthropometry skills
  • Experience in conducting audit and/or research, including the ability to analyse and interpret statistics
  • Computer literacy
Equality and DiversityEssential
  • Awareness of equal opportunities and diversity
Quality and Service improvementDesirable
  • Experience in project management
Information collection and analysis including IT skillsEssential
  • Anthropometry skills
  • Computer literacy
Desirable
  • Experience in conducting audit and/or research, including the ability to analyse and interpret statistics
Person SpecificationKnowledge and QualificationsEssential
  • Four year degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
  • HCPC registered
Desirable
  • Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) or equivalent association
  • Post registration training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
  • Post graduate study in specialist area of dietetics e.g. PENG course, paediatric/renal modules
ExperienceEssential
  • Post registration clinical experience
Desirable
  • Involvement in relevant specialist interest group
  • Knowledge of current issues relating to specialist area of dietetics
Quality and service improvementEssential
  • Experience of service development
CommunicationEssential
  • Sound verbal and written skills
  • Proven ability to communicate using a variety of methods to a range of healthcare professionals, non professionals and patients
  • Awareness of need for confidentiality and issues of consent
  • Flexible and adaptable to working alone or in different groups
  • Proven experience of communicating to affect change in adults
  • Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork
ValuesEssential
  • Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving.
Personal and people developmentEssential
  • Experience of training student dietitians/other HCPs
Desirable
  • Experience in the support and development of junior members of staff
  • Teaching on degree or higher level/professional course
Information collection and analysis including IT skillsEssential
  • Anthropometry skills
  • Experience in conducting audit and/or research, including the ability to analyse and interpret statistics
  • Computer literacy
Equality and DiversityEssential
  • Awareness of equal opportunities and diversity
Quality and Service improvementDesirable
  • Experience in project management
Information collection and analysis including IT skillsEssential
  • Anthropometry skills
  • Computer literacy
Desirable
  • Experience in conducting audit and/or research, including the ability to analyse and interpret statistics

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