Job overview
Due to a recent promotion within the team, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Dietitian, with an interest in Gastro, to join our small Dietetic team at Epsom hospital. This is on a full time temporary basis for 12 months from June 2026 to June 2027.
This is an exciting chance to join our friendly, informal department which provides dietetic services to St. Helier Hospital, Queen Mary’s Hospital for children, the South West Thames Renal unit and the diabetes centre. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated dietitian to join our dynamic team. There will be opportunities for cross site working on our St Helier site.
This post is suitable for a dietitian with good general dietetic experience who is looking to develop or consolidate their clinical skills in the specialist area of Gastro and General Medicine. As part of this role, you will be required to provide cover to colleagues' caseloads within the area of stroke, HDU and TPN.
Main duties of the job
To provide advice to referred patients and carers, and clinicians. This will involve nutritional assessment, including calculating dietary requirements based on the interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometry, clinical condition and other physical parameters.
To carry a small gastro caseload and provide cover to other wards, including HDU, general medical, stroke and TPN cover.
To interpret received information concerning medical and social history to ensure advice is given in a person-centred and culturally specific way.
To be responsible for the discharge planning of patients going home
on artificial nutritional support.
To identify patients who will need to be followed up in the community and make appropriate dietetic referrals.
To liaise with catering staff concerning the dietary requirements of the patients and to work with the catering department in the provision of therapeutic diets.
To work closely with the dietetic team to provide an appropriate service to patients.
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.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job and person specification for more detail on the role's responsibilities and expectations.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
1. Demonstrable general dietetic clinical experience relevant to the position
2. Effective MDT working
3. Experience in enteral tube feeding and nutrition support
4. Experience of complex dietetic cases
5. Experience of working in a team
Desirable criteria
6. Experience of supervising others
7. PN, ITU/ HDU and Gastro experience
8. Service development and audit experience
Qualifications
Essential criteria
9. Degree in Dietetics
10. HCPC Registration
11. Evidence of CPD and attendance at relevant courses
Desirable criteria
12. Member of the BDA
Knowledge
Essential criteria
13. Sound knowledge of clinical practice relevant to the role
14. Knowledge of relevant guidelines e.g. NICE, ESPEN relevant to the role
Skills
Essential criteria
15. You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role
16. Able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable and trustworthy
17. Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust
Your recruitment team
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Closing date
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Shortlisting
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Applicant requirements
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Further details / informal visits contact
NameMichelle GeranJob titleHead of DieteticsEmail addressTelephone number07501048818