Senior Dietitian

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Dietitian to join our multidisciplinary team on a part-time basis (3 days per week). This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a prestigious independent hospital in London, providing high-quality nutritional care for patients undergoing elective surgical procedures, as well as those with medical conditions, and those requiring support in our Critical Care Unit (CCU).

Key Responsibilities
Patient Care
• Deliver individualised nutritional assessments and interventions for patients across elective surgical, medical, and ITU settings.
• Collaborate with surgical and medical teams to optimise perioperative nutrition and enhance recovery outcomes.
• Provide specialised dietetic support for critically ill patients in CCU, including parenteral and enteral feeding plans.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Participate in ward rounds, case discussions, and discharge planning meetings.
• Work closely with consultants, nurses, and allied health professionals to ensure integrated patient care.
Education and Support
• Educate patients and their families on dietary strategies for recovery and long-term health.
• Provide training and guidance to junior staff, nursing teams, and other healthcare professionals regarding nutritional care.
Quality Improvement and Audit
• Contribute to policy reviews, audits, clinical governance activities, and service development projects to maintain high standards of nutritional care.
• Stay updated on evidence-based practices and apply them to patient care.

Essential Requirements
• BSc in Dietetics or equivalent qualification (HCPC registration required).
• Significant post-registration experience, including working in surgical, medical, and critical care settings.
• Strong clinical skills in nutritional assessment, parenteral, and enteral feeding.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently, manage a varied caseload, and prioritize tasks effectively.

Desirable Skills
• Experience in elective surgery nutrition, including Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols.
• Advanced training in critical care dietetics.
• Involvement in research or service improvement initiatives.

Work Benefits
• Complimentary meals during your shifts
• Private healthcare
• Generous staff referral scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and support
• Access to a variety of retail and lifestyle discount vouchers