You should work well in teams, manage time effectively, communicate excellently, have a good nutrition knowledge, and an understanding of Home Enteral Feeding is a plus (training provided).

You will support the ketogenic service, liaise with clinical teams, manage nutrition products, assist patients, and engage in CPD and department activities at the Charles Dent Metabolic Unit.

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London

University College London Hospitals (UCLH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most renowned healthcare providers. The Trust delivers high-quality patient care across a range of specialties, including cancer, neurology, women’s health, and emergency services. UCLH is committed to clinical excellence, research, and education, aiming to improve health outcomes through innovative treatments and world-class facilities. Their mission is to provide exceptional care and to advance medical knowledge for the benefit of patients and the wider community.

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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

UCLH provides first-class acute and specialist services in six hospitals in central London.

Are you keen to be part of a large and friendly dietetic team? We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and confident individual to join us as a Dietetic Assistant Practitioner. As a result of new funding for a 2-year fixed term contract, this role is now being advertised as a full-time position. The post holder will specifically support the expanding ketogenic service and work closely with the ketogenic Dietitian. The post holder will liaise with other members of our clinical teams and will be based at the Charles Dent Metabolic Unit in Queens Square WC1N. Training in a nutritional analysis package will be provided as well as ketogenic diet therapy training modules to support your learning in this exciting area of dietetics. The role will include direct contact with patients, liaising with dietetic and multidisciplinary teams within UCLH, at other hospitals and in the community, facilitating the care of patients coming to UCLH for treatment and managing provision of specialist nutrition products. You should have the ability to work well within teams, be able to manage your time effectively, and have excellent communication skills. A good baseline knowledge of nutrition is required. An understanding of Home Enteral Feeding (HEF) would be an advantage, but training and supervision will be provided. We are a forward-thinking department committed to clinical governance initiatives. You will be actively involved in CPD and department activities. Application forms and a job description can be obtained from The Recruitment Service, 2nd Floor West Wing, 250 Euston Road, NW1 2PQ. Tel: 0870 442 4529. Our recruitment lines are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm and Saturday, 9am to 2pm. Please quote the reference number. An employer committed to equal opportunities. Staff benefits include pension scheme, nursery, play scheme, flexible working and subsidised catering. All jobs are open to job sharing with or without a partner. We actively discourage smoking at work. University 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 Neurosurgery * Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals * University College Hospital Grafton Way Building * Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine * University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre * The Hospital for Tropical Diseases * University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We 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. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Hamise Smith Job title: Clinical Dietetic Services Manager Email address: Hamise.smith@nhs.net For further information, please contact Hamise Smith, Clinical Dietetic Services Manager, Hamise.smith@nhs.net or Eva Partridge, Highly Specialist Ketogenic Dietitian.

Are you keen to be part of a large and friendly dietetic team? We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and confident individual to join us as a Dietetic Assistant Practitioner.As a result of new funding for a 2-year fixed term contract, this role is now being advertised as a full-time position. The post holder will specifically support the expanding ketogenic service and work closely with the ketogenic Dietitian. The post holder will liaise with other members of our clinical teams and will be based at the Charles Dent Metabolic Unit in Queens Square WC1N.Training in a nutritional analysis package will be provided as well as ketogenic diet therapy training modules to support your learning in this exciting area of dietetics.The role will include direct contact with patients, liaising with dietetic and multidisciplinary teams within UCLH, at other hospitals and in the community, facilitating the care of patients coming to UCLH for treatment and managing provision of specialist nutrition products.You should have the ability to work well within teams, be able to manage your time effectively, and have excellent communication skills. A good baseline knowledge of nutrition is required. An understanding of Home Enteral Feeding (HEF) would be an advantage, but training and supervision will be provided.We are a forward-thinking department committed to clinical governance initiatives. You will be actively involved in CPD and department activities.Application forms and a job description can be obtained from The Recruitment Service, 2nd Floor West Wing, 250 Euston Road, NW1 2PQ. Tel: 0870 442 4529. Our recruitment lines are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm and Saturday, 9am to 2pm. Please quote the reference number. An employer committed to equal opportunities. Staff benefits include pension scheme, nursery, play scheme, flexible working and subsidised catering. All jobs are open to job sharing with or without a partner. We actively discourage smoking at work.University 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 Neurosurgery * Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals * University College Hospital Grafton Way Building * Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine * University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre * The Hospital for Tropical Diseases * University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street      We 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.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Hamise Smith Job title: Clinical Dietetic Services Manager Email address: Hamise.smith@nhs.netFor further information, please contact Hamise Smith, Clinical Dietetic Services Manager, Hamise.smith@nhs.net or Eva Partridge, Highly Specialist Ketogenic Dietitian.

Dietetic Assistant Practitioner - University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Are you keen to be part of a large and friendly dietetic team? We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and confident individual to join us as a Dietetic Assistant Practitioner.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As a result of new funding for a 2-year fixed term contract, this role is now being advertised as a full-time position. The post holder will specifically support the expanding ketogenic service and work closely with the ketogenic Dietitian. The post holder will liaise with other members of our clinical teams and will be based at the Charles Dent Metabolic Unit in Queens Square WC1N.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Training in a nutritional analysis package will be provided as well as ketogenic diet therapy training modules to support your learning in this exciting area of dietetics.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The role will include direct contact with patients, liaising with dietetic and multidisciplinary teams within UCLH, at other hospitals and in the community, facilitating the care of patients coming to UCLH for treatment and managing provision of specialist nutrition products.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You should have the ability to work well within teams, be able to manage your time effectively, and have excellent communication skills. A good baseline knowledge of nutrition is required. An understanding of Home Enteral Feeding (HEF) would be an advantage, but training and supervision will be provided.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are a forward-thinking department committed to clinical governance initiatives. You will be actively involved in CPD and department activities.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Application forms and a job description can be obtained from The Recruitment Service, 2nd Floor West Wing, 250 Euston Road, NW1 2PQ. Tel: 0870 442 4529. Our recruitment lines are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm and Saturday, 9am to 2pm. Please quote the reference number. An employer committed to equal opportunities. Staff benefits include pension scheme, nursery, play scheme, flexible working and subsidised catering. All jobs are open to job sharing with or without a partner. We actively discourage smoking at work.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;University 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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;University College Hospital Grafton Way Building &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Hospital for Tropical Diseases &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;We 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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Hamise Smith Job title: Clinical Dietetic Services Manager Email address: Hamise.smith@nhs.net&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For further information, please contact Hamise Smith, Clinical Dietetic Services Manager, Hamise.smith@nhs.net or Eva Partridge, Highly Specialist Ketogenic Dietitian.

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