Advanced Dietitian

Overview

Role : Advanced Dietitian

Location : The Wellington Hospital, London

Full time : 37.5 hours per week

Shifts : 7.5 hours between

Contract : Permanent

Salary : £Competitive, dependent upon skills and experience

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Dietitian to join our team at The Wellington Hospital, currently rated “Good” by the CQC.

The Wellington Hospital has over four decades of expertise; providing the highest level of care for patients who are looking for the best treatment in key areas of healthcare, including : neurosurgery, spinal surgery, cardiac care, orthopaedics, acute neurological rehabilitation, gynaecology and cancer care.

What you'll do

As an Advanced Dietitian, you’ll work with a high level of autonomy, managing the nutritional care of patients across a range of specialties including medical, surgical, and critical care. You’ll play a key role in service development, helping to shape and grow the dietetic offering within the hospital, while also deputising for the Lead Dietitian when required. This role includes mentoring and supervising junior dietitians, contributing to student training, in-service teaching, and promoting the dietetic service across the hospital. You’ll be expected to lead on quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits, ensuring the delivery of safe, evidence-based nutritional care.

What you’ll bring

• BSc degree in Dietetics or equivalent
• HCPC registration and membership of the British Dietetic Association (BDA)
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience (post-registration) in an inpatient setting
• TPN experience essential
• Bespoke TPN experience highly desirable
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to lead and contribute to service development and quality improvement projects
• Experience in conducting clinical audits
• Excellent communication and teaching skills

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

Benefits

Culture and values

HCA Healthcare UK is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives and promotes our values across all areas of our organisation. As a valued member of our team, you will be expected to uphold and demonstrate HCA Healthcare UK’s core values through respectful behaviour and conduct. This includes a commitment to fostering Inclusion in all aspects of your role. We approach every patient and colleague with empathy, kindness, and understanding, ensuring a supportive and caring environments for all. We strive for excellence in everything we do, continuously improving our skills and services. Additionally, we encourage sustainable practices by considering the environmental impact of your actions whenever possible.

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

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