Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for either a newly qualified band 5 Dietitian, or an experienced Dietitian looking to gain excellent clinical dietetic experience in the acute hospital setting. This role has potential to rotate into the community team next April.

We are looking for a motivated Dietitian with excellent team working skills to join our innovative and proactive team.

You will have your own wards and caseload of patients providing a service to those requiring oral and enteral nutrition support with some complex cases with appropriate support provided by senior colleagues. There will be opportunities to upskill and develop as your work progresses within the Trust. 

Homerton is a 300 bed hospital with surgical, medical and stroke wards for which the post holder will be able to gain experience and work within a dynamic MDT.  It is a fast paced environment and there is lots of support from the small friendly dietetic team.

Main duties of the job

You will work closely with the MDT on Acute wards. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills to liaise directly with consultants, nursing and pharmacy colleagues.

We are committed to work based education and training to enhance clinical skills and we actively encourage CPD and audit.

Working for our organisation

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan.  All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.