Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Dietitian with an interest in surgical oncology and nutrition support across both our Poole and Bournemouth sites of UHD
Base Location: Cross site - Poole Hospital and Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
The role is to provide specialist dietetic support to patients who have Upper GI cancers throughout their diagnosis, treatment and recovery. This will involve working with patients requiring radical and palliative treatment (chemo/radiotherapy/surgery) and also providing advice and support for patients requiring pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy.
The job will include close working with the wider multi-disciplinary team looking after this group of patients and attending consultant lead clinics. The role also includes the management of home enterally fed patients in liaison with the Home Enteral Feeding service and Dietitians at other local hospitals.
There is also the opportunity to provide support and cover to the Nutrition Support Team and Nutrition MDT, which can include PN management. You don't have to have direct experience of this to apply as we have a fantastic team who can provide training and support gaining skills in this area.
The successful applicant will receive clinical support and opportunities to develop their clinical expertise and knowledge regarding all aspects of the nutrition service settings through formal and informal training.
This role is autonomous and a genuine interest in oncology and a commitment to providing high standards of care for patients is essential as well as excellent communication skills with the ability to work to a high standard both independently and as part of a team.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To work as a member of the dietetic team providing a comprehensive, effective and evidence based dietetic service for patients at University Hospitals Dorset, including but not limited to UGI cancer and gastroenterology patients.
2. To manage the caseload of the upper GI oncology patients who require radical treatment (chemo/radiotherapy), and or radiotherapy and patients having palliative treatment.
3. To independently formulate safe, appropriate and accurate treatment plans for oral, enteral & parenteral nutrition as part of care plans with the multi-disciplinary team.
4. To work with the UHD nutrition support MDT to provide a weekly service in nutrition support to those with complex feeding issues.
5. To provide support to both the surgical and gastroenterology wards at UHD giving specialist advice to patients with a variety of clinical conditions.
6. Deliver a fortnightly gastroenterology outpatient clinic with support from the specialist gastroenterology dietitian.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
7. BSc or equivalent/higher in Nutrition and Dietetics
8. HCPC registration
9. Clinical supervisory skills course
Desirable
10. Advanced diploma in dietetics
11. Behavioral change skills training
12. Member of BDA specialist group
13. Training or experience in leadership and appraisal skills
Knowledge
Essential
14. Comprehensive knowledge of issues related to wide range of clinical and dietetic practice areas (including but not limited to UGI, oncology, and nutrition support)
15. Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services
16. Knowledge of the dietetic and medical management of patients with gastroenterology conditions and associated complications
17. Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at post-graduate courses.
Experience
Essential
18. Experience of working in a range of different specialist clinical areas
19. Experience of supporting and assessing student dietitians
20. Experience in conducting clinical audit and how this can impact a service
21. Experience of working as part of an MDT
22. Experience in delivering clinical education to staff, students or assistants and giving constructive feedback
23. Experience of managing enteral nutrition.
24. Involvement in the supervision and / or appraisals of Dietitians/assistant staff.
Desirable
25. Involvement in research
26. Involvement quality improvement
27. Experience of working in oncology and nutritional support.
28. Experience of managing parenteral nutrition
29. Experience of advanced communication skills including negotiation, advocacy, counselling, motivational interviewing and encouraging behavioural change
Skills
Essential
30. Up- to-date with professional practice and new research
31. Able to present information, written and verbal, in a clear, logical and concise manner
32. Ability to organise, prioritise & delegate tasks.
33. Able to cope in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients & carers
34. Ability in data collation and analysis skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
35. To be able to work successfully within a team
36. To be able to work autonomously within professional and trusts code of conducts
37. To be self motivated, flexible and reliable
38. To be empathetic and have the ability to have sensitive conversations.
39. Excellent problem-solving skills.
40. Able to reflect and appraise own performance
41. Ability to respond positively to change.