Job summary This role is an exciting opportunity to work within the oncology dietetics team at Bedford Hospital. Main duties of the job This role will be responsible for managing a caseload of oncology patients and supporting dietitians to manage patients in the community receiving enteral nutrition. The post holder will be supported by the oncology dietetics team and as such the post holder will need to have experience working as part of a team. About us Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 418-AHP4081-SJ Job locations Bedford Hospital Kempston Road Bedford MK42 9DJ Job description Job responsibilities The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities. To manage a caseload of non-complex oncology patients at the Macmillan Primrose unit, endoscopy unit, local hospices and in the North and Mid Bedfordshire community. This service encompasses all tumour sites including upper gastrointestinal, hepato-pancreato-biliary, head and neck, lung, colorectal, breast, bladder, gynaecological and haematological. Patients will be supported prior to, during and post treatment in line with the survivorship and rehabilitation agenda. To support service improvement projects in conjunction with the dietitians and as directed by the team lead. To have a good understanding of and contribute to the effective running of the oncology dietetics service. To act as the first point of contact for patients, health/social care professionals and members of the public with queries regarding oncology dietetics. This includes responsibility for the oncology dietetics shared email inbox. To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients within your own scope of practice and organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. Job description Job responsibilities The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities. To manage a caseload of non-complex oncology patients at the Macmillan Primrose unit, endoscopy unit, local hospices and in the North and Mid Bedfordshire community. This service encompasses all tumour sites including upper gastrointestinal, hepato-pancreato-biliary, head and neck, lung, colorectal, breast, bladder, gynaecological and haematological. Patients will be supported prior to, during and post treatment in line with the survivorship and rehabilitation agenda. To support service improvement projects in conjunction with the dietitians and as directed by the team lead. To have a good understanding of and contribute to the effective running of the oncology dietetics service. To act as the first point of contact for patients, health/social care professionals and members of the public with queries regarding oncology dietetics. This includes responsibility for the oncology dietetics shared email inbox. To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients within your own scope of practice and organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE (or equivalent) grade A-C in English and Mathematics. Minimum of 2 A' levels (or equivalent ), 1 of which should be in food and nutrition/biology or other related subject or NVQ level 3 or equivalent Degree or working towards a degree in relevant subject e.g. nutrition or dietetics. Desirable Relevant CPD Experience Essential Experience working as part of a team Experience managing own workload Desirable NHS/healthcare experience Dietetic assistant experience Experience of audit, research and service improvement projects to improve patient care Knowledge Essential Time management and organisation skills in order to manage own workload effectively and meet deadlines Prioritisation skills to plan work on a day to day basis and look ahead Communication skills and ability to adapt communication style as required to a wide range of people Desirable Knowledge and understanding of the role of dietetic assistant practitioner Awareness of the nutritional management of oncology patients Awareness of a food first approach, use of oral nutritional supplements and home enteral feeding products Personal Skills Essential Flexible Conscientious Enthusiastic and self-aware Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE (or equivalent) grade A-C in English and Mathematics. Minimum of 2 A' levels (or equivalent ), 1 of which should be in food and nutrition/biology or other related subject or NVQ level 3 or equivalent Degree or working towards a degree in relevant subject e.g. nutrition or dietetics. Desirable Relevant CPD Experience Essential Experience working as part of a team Experience managing own workload Desirable NHS/healthcare experience Dietetic assistant experience Experience of audit, research and service improvement projects to improve patient care Knowledge Essential Time management and organisation skills in order to manage own workload effectively and meet deadlines Prioritisation skills to plan work on a day to day basis and look ahead Communication skills and ability to adapt communication style as required to a wide range of people Desirable Knowledge and understanding of the role of dietetic assistant practitioner Awareness of the nutritional management of oncology patients Awareness of a food first approach, use of oral nutritional supplements and home enteral feeding products Personal Skills Essential Flexible Conscientious Enthusiastic and self-aware Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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 Sponsorship Applications 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 Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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 Sponsorship Applications 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 Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Bedford Hospital Kempston Road Bedford MK42 9DJ Employer's website https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)