Job summary Interview will be held on 21st Nov 2024 This role is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated dietitian with an interestin surgical and medical dietetics, excellent communication skills and a passion for patient centered care. As the successful candidate, you will be based at the Royal Berkshire Hospital providing a specialist dietetic input into the surgical wards working closely with your MDT colleagues including consultants, surgeons and specialist nurses. This role will provide you with excellent and supported professional and personal development. As part of the team you will have opportunities to be involved with the training of dietetic students, other dietitians and healthcare professions. There are also opportunities to get involved with audit, research and service development You would be joining a team of over 25 committed and welcoming dietitians, who work in a range of specialist areas at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Reading is the largest town in the UK with great shopping, nightlife, restaurants and London is less than half an hour by train. We are a forward thinking department that has a strong focus on a patient centered service. We encourage service development and have an established quality improvement programme driving the service forward. If this sounds like the next exciting step in your career then we would love to read your application Main duties of the job You will be based at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading working closely with the oncology consultants and specialist nurses to assess and advice patients. Our service uses a range of consultation settings to support our patients at all stages along their treatment pathway. Some of the areas of work include: Being part of the MDT in assessing nutritional status Advising and supporting patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings Supporting the training of dietetic students Supporting peers with specialist knowledge Implementing Quality Improvement programme to lead service development About us Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are: Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include: Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust sites Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 371-CHS774 Job locations Dietetics Acute, Royal Berkshire Hospital Reading RG1 5AN Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: 1. A passion and interest in the field of Upper GI oncology 2. HCPC registration to work as a qualified dietitian in the UK 3. Patient centred approach 4. To work as an integrated member of the MDT For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Jacqui Copp on [0118 322 7116 or email: jacqui.coppberkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: 1. A passion and interest in the field of Upper GI oncology 2. HCPC registration to work as a qualified dietitian in the UK 3. Patient centred approach 4. To work as an integrated member of the MDT For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Jacqui Copp on [0118 322 7116 or email: jacqui.coppberkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Diploma / Degree in Dietetics Current HCPC registration Experience as a practicing dietitian in acute surgery Desirable Membership of specialist group Continuous Professional Development Essential Demonstration that clinical skills are up to date Desirable Have completed or interested in talking: Student supervisory training Have completed or interested in talking: Behaviour change training Previous Experience Desirable Experience of working within the specialist field of surgery & dietetics Experience of working within a multicultural environment Experience in training student dietitians Participation in dietetic clinical audit Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Excellent presentation skills both written and verbal with individuals and groups Ability to work autonomously and prioritise own workload Excellent team working Well established IT / Computer skills Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Diploma / Degree in Dietetics Current HCPC registration Experience as a practicing dietitian in acute surgery Desirable Membership of specialist group Continuous Professional Development Essential Demonstration that clinical skills are up to date Desirable Have completed or interested in talking: Student supervisory training Have completed or interested in talking: Behaviour change training Previous Experience Desirable Experience of working within the specialist field of surgery & dietetics Experience of working within a multicultural environment Experience in training student dietitians Participation in dietetic clinical audit Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Excellent presentation skills both written and verbal with individuals and groups Ability to work autonomously and prioritise own workload Excellent team working Well established IT / Computer skills 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 Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address Dietetics Acute, Royal Berkshire Hospital Reading RG1 5AN Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)