Advanced Dietician (Surgical) - Fixed Term

As an Advanced Dietitian you will have a leading role within our dietetic inpatient service, providing advanced dietetic care within the specialist field of gastroenterology and other general inpatient areas

The Advanced Dietitian role will have responsibility for the nutrition and dietetic management of patients who are having or have had colorectal, upper gastro-intestinal and HPB surgeries, as well as having an active role within the organ transplant service. You will contribute to service development and quality projects. Relevant audit – based work will also be incorporated within their work load, as well as leading training sessions on evidence based dietetic therapy.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.  

What you’ll bring:

•  BSc degree in dietetics or equivalent.

• Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and British Dietetic Association (BDA).

• Extensive clinical practice at a senior level in surgical gastroenterology, alongside advanced nutritional support experience (including management of patients requiring parenteral nutrition)

• Experience in the management of renal patients is desirable but not essential. Cover will be required in this area and training will be provided as required

• Experience in the critical care setting is desirable but not essential. Cover will be required in this area and training will be provided as required

• Speciality courses e.g. PENG Clinical Update Course (desirable, but not essential)

• Evidence of CPD e.g. professional portfolio

• Experiencing of mentorship/supervision of junior members of staff

• Experience in undertaking and supervising clinical audit and/or research

• Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating projects

• Advanced clinical reasoning and understanding of nutritional screening tools

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to contribute to the development of dietetic practice

• Sound knowledge of current issues relating to specialist area of dietetics

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. 

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As an Advanced Dietitian you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

• Group Life Assurance from day one

• Critical illness cover

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why 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.