Job summaryAre you keen to be part of a specialist dietetic team? We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and confident individual.You should have leadership skills, the ability to work well within teams and be able to manage your time effectively. An interest in research and audit is also key to this role.Fixed Term until 03-12-24 , start date start on 03-06-24.Main duties of the jobThis post is based at the National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery at Queen's Square. You will work with 7 dietitians, a dietetic assistant and an administrator. The role will be providing inpatient & outpatient services to acute Neuromedical / neurosurgical / neuro-oncology wards, neuro-rehab wards and provide cover for medical/surgical HDU's.We are a forward-thinking department of over 60 dietitians committed to clinical governance initiatives. You will be actively involved in CPD and department activities.About usUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)National Hospital for Neurology and NeurosurgeryRoyal National ENT and Eastman Dental HospitalsUniversity College Hospital Grafton Way BuildingRoyal London Hospital for Integrated MedicineUniversity College Hospital Macmillan Cancer CentreThe Hospital for Tropical DiseasesUniversity College Hospital at Westmoreland StreetWe are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.Person SpecificationKnowledge & QualificationsEssentialFour year degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalentHCPC registeredDesirableMember of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) or equivalent associationPost registration training in Cognitive Behaviour TherapyPost graduate study in specialist area of dietetics e.g. PENG course, paediatric/renal modulesExperienceEssentialPost registration clinical experience in haemato-oncologyKnowledge of current issues relating to specialist area of dieteticsDesirableInvolvement in relevant specialist interest groupCommunicationEssentialSound verbal and written communication skillsExperience of multidisciplinary teamworkAwareness of need for confidentiality and issues of consentPersonal and people developmentEssentialExperience of training student dietitians/other HCPCsDesirableExperience in the support and development of junior members of staffTeaching on degree (or higher level) / professional courseHealth, Safety and SecurityEssentialKnowledge & understanding of clinical governance and risk management and relevance to dieteticsQuality and service improvementDesirableExperience in project managementInformation collection and analysis including IT skillsEssentialAnthropometry skillsExperience of conducting audit and/or research, including the ability to analyse and interpret statisticsComputer literacyEquality and DiversityEssentialAwareness of equal opportunities and diversityOther requirementsEssentialTo manage the physical effort of working between hospital sites, frequently moving up and down stairs, standing for long periods of time and carrying heavy folders.To manage working in unpleasant conditions such as environments where there may be unpleasant sights, noises, smells and temperature fluctuations e.g. hospital wardsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressNational Hospital for Neurology & NeurosurgeryQueen SquareLondonWC1N 3BGEmployer's websitehttps://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)