Band 6 Renal Dietitian - NHS
Job overview
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Band 6 Dietitian to join our team of 5 renal dietitians on a full time, permanent basis.
Full renal training, clinical supervision and wider therapies support will be provided for candidates not familiar with the renal specialty, but keen to learn new competencies.
The post holder will be responsible for the management of patients on the renal inpatient wards, patients on dialysis, as well as carrying a clinical outpatient caseload. The role is one of an expert practitioner who works autonomously as well as part of a team.
Main duties of the job- To be responsible for the provision of a specialist, evidence based dietetic renal nutrition services to Low Clearance, Nephrology, Haemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis and Transplantation patients both in an inpatient and an outpatient environment.
- To provide expert advice to patients, carers, and clinicians regarding provision of nutritional support for renal patients based on clinical evidence. This will involve nutritional diagnosis, the development of treatment plans and prescription of dietary treatment and ACBS products.
- To interpret received information concerning medical and social history to ensure expert advice is given in a person centred, age and culturally specific way.
- To provide highly complex renal nutrition counselling and use of reassurance and motivational skills to overcome barriers to change particularly where there is noncompliance.
- To train and support members of the multidisciplinary team to allow effective use of a nutritional screening tool.
- Ability to utilise developed communication and teaching skills to educate the diverse and multicultural renal population with barriers to understanding the essential, highly complex renal advice both on a one-to-one basis and in groups.
- To make clinical decisions about the appropriate and safe administration of EN (enteral nutrition) or PN (parenteral nutrition) to the patient or recommendations as to alternative nutrition support.
Working for our organisation
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Relevant degree or postgraduate diploma in Dietetics
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Post registration training relevant to the post
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
Experience
Essential criteria- Demonstrable post qualification clinical experience
- Understanding of the importance of effective multidisciplinary working
- Experience in teaching/training other health professionals
- Some previous experience with renal conditions
- Student training experience
- Audit experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Knowledge of clinical practice relevant to the role
- Knowledge of issues relating to the delivery of a dietetic service
- Knowledge of guidelines e.g. NICE, ESPEN relevant to the role
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Effective team working skills
- Problem solving skills
- IT skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work as part of a team
- High level of enthusiasm, motivation and initiative
- Commitment to continuing personal development
Other
Desirable criteria- Car driver with access to car