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    specialist dietitian: gastroenterology - London, United Kingdom - North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust

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    Job summary

    This post is suitable for an experienced Band 5 or Band 6 dietitian looking for further development, or wanting to explore a different experience. You will provide a service to the gastroenterology and endocrinology wards. You will have the opportunity to train up for Parenteral Nutrition and contribute to the Nutrition Team, Critical care complex cover (with competencies and training as required) You will be supported in developing your skills and knowledge with relevant competencies and supervision. We are the first Nutrition & Dietetic Department in London to commence seven day services, and you will be required to work week-ends as part of the department rota. You should have good communication skills, be effective in multidisciplinary team working and be able to deliver both group education and individual interventions. You will be required to undertake teaching/training of other health professionals. You will have the opportunity to be involved in, and in some cases lead on, research, audits and other service development initiatives both within and out-with the dietetic department. You will be involved in student training for your area. The dietetic department and NMUH has a robust CPD programme. In order to support you in this role, you would receive training and supervision tailored to your needs.

    Main duties of the job

    To provide a comprehensive Nutrition and Dietetic Service to the specialist gastroenterology and endocrinology inpatient services at the North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust. To explore the provision of outpatient clinics for continuation of patient care within workload capacity. To take the lead role for the development and provision of education programmes for patients and staff within and out-with the Trust. To work with the Head of Nutrition & Dietetics, and produce, implement, and update department/relevant policies, guidelines, and procedures. To regularly participate in research and audit within the wider Dietetic Service. To participate and contribute to the Nutrition Team, Critical care complex cover (with training if needed) and provide cover for other services areas as and when required as per Trust bed pressures. To participate in seven-day service on a rota basis. To undertake the planning, organisation, allocation, and training of student training. Multidisciplinary team working, close liaison between acute and community teams, and highly developed skills in communicating with patients, carers, and other service users, is essential. To be responsible for supervision of allocated junior staff. Daily support and regular supervision will be provided by the Head of Nutrition & Dietetics.

    About us

    North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system - consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches.

    We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George's University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities.

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    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    To provide a comprehensive Nutrition and Dietetic Service to the specialist gastroenterology and endocrinology inpatient services at the North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust. To explore the provision of outpatient clinics for continuation of patient care within workload capacity. To take the lead role for the development and provision of education programmes for patients and staff within and out-with the Trust. To work with the Head of Nutrition & Dietetics, and produce, implement, and update department/relevant policies, guidelines, and procedures. To regularly participate in research and audit within the wider Dietetic Service. To participate and contribute to the Nutrition Team, Critical care complex cover (with training if needed) and provide cover for other services areas as and when required as per Trust bed pressures. To participate in seven-day service on a rota basis. To undertake the planning, organisation, allocation, and training of student training. Multidisciplinary team working, close liaison between acute and community teams, and highly developed skills in communicating with patients, carers, and other service users, is essential. To be responsible for supervision of allocated junior staff. Daily support and regular supervision will be provided by the Head of Nutrition & Dietetics.

    Person Specification

    Education and qualifications

    Essential

  • BSc in Dietetics 4-year degree course or equivalent State Registered Dietitian with HPC BDA member BDA member of one specialist group
  • Skills and abilities

    Essential

  • Ability to provide specialised treatment packages, plan and provide appropriate monitoring and use initiative for specialist gastroenterology & endocrinology services. Ability to analyse complex, conflicting information, and deciding on the most appropriate treatment plan from a range of options. Ability to communicate complex, conflicting, sensitive information. Good written and positive and effective verbal communication Ability to work as part of a team and be inclusive. Ability to prioritise workload. Demonstrate time management. Computer literate Flexible Assertive Accurate record keeping Maintain confidentiality. Teaching & presentation skills
  • Experience

    Essential

  • Up to date clinical knowledge Knowledge of general medications Knowledge of government strategy for gastroenterology and endocrinology areas Dietetic experience on clinical placement Working as a team Experience of managing demand in a busy acute setting, demonstrating ability to appropriately prioritise and manage your workload efficiently. Experience of working with different ethnic groups Experience working with colleagues in health and other agencies
  • Values

    Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values
  • Other requirements

    Essential

  • Understanding of and commitment to CPD Demonstrate an understanding of equal opportunities


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