Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Dietitian to join our friendly Upper GI (UGI) team, to lead the service providing dietetic support to patients diagnosed with UGI cancers who are managed non-surgically. You will be based mainly at Broadgreen Hospital with regular attendance at Aintree and the Royal. Upper GI Cancer services are merged across the Trust, which is the tertiary centre for UGI surgery in the Cheshire and Merseyside region. This post is part of regional dietetic service to optimise the nutrition ofnon-surgical UGI patients referred to the trust with suspected Oesophageal or gastric cancer, after a successful trial period utilising funding from Cancer Alliance. You will lead this service with support from the Gastro Specialist Nurses, Gastro/UGI dietitians and a Band 4 assistant, as well as Therapy Leads. You will work alongside the surgical UGI team, supported by the Macmillan UGI Dietitian; B7 and B6 UGI Dietitians and the Band 4 UGI Dietetic Assistant team, in providing complex dietetic support to this patient group. We are looking for a Dietitian with excellent communication skills, the ability to work both independently and as part of an MDT and experience of working with people with complex nutritional needs. Main duties of the job The role involves developing, providing and evaluating outpatient services to complex non-surgical cancer patients, including assessment, treatment, and review of multifaceted, acutely ill, and palliative patients within the service. There will be collaboration with other Upper GI dietetic teams on the Cheshire and Merseyside pathway, e.g., Upper GI surgery, Oncology and community agencies. Clinically, the role involves cover for Upper GI Cancer non-surgical outpatients, weekly dietetic telephone clinics, and weekly attendance at Upper GI MDT clinics, which also include gastroenterologists and specialist nurses. There may also be the opportunity to deliver input to specific groups of gastro patients as the service and teams develop. Operational responsibilities include monitoring referrals and activity, prioritising caseload as necessary, evaluating activity and responding to service demands. The Dietitian will work with the team contributing to service improvement, training, development of protocols, policies, resources, standards and audit. We provide regular supervision, appraisals and team meetings. The Upper GI team has introduced a clinical supervision programme which includes Upper GI Dietitians working in Liverpool. About us Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page. Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number 287-DSS-62-25 Job locations Royal Liverpool University Hospital Mount Vernon Street Liverpool L7 8XP Job description Job responsibilities Please see job description attached for full details. The role is predominantly outpatient based but we are aiming to develop the inpatient service and you will play a key role in service evaluation and business case development to underpin this. Job Purpose To provide the clinical lead in the Trust for nutrition and dietetic service to your own specialist area. This involves:- 1. Personally providing the dietetic service to in-patients and out-patients2. Educating/training other members of the multi-disciplinary team inspecialist area.3. Clinical supervision of newly qualified staff and Band 5 and 6dietitians on rotation.4. Training of Student Dietitians5. Development and implementation of policies, protocols and guidelinesrelevant to clinical speciality. Job description Job responsibilities Please see job description attached for full details. The role is predominantly outpatient based but we are aiming to develop the inpatient service and you will play a key role in service evaluation and business case development to underpin this. Job Purpose To provide the clinical lead in the Trust for nutrition and dietetic service to your own specialist area. This involves:- 1. Personally providing the dietetic service to in-patients and out-patients2. Educating/training other members of the multi-disciplinary team inspecialist area.3. Clinical supervision of newly qualified staff and Band 5 and 6dietitians on rotation.4. Training of Student Dietitians5. Development and implementation of policies, protocols and guidelinesrelevant to clinical speciality. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics/PhD Nutrition and Dietetics. Current registration with HCPC Membership of BDA or equivalent professional indemnity insurance Validated training in specialist area - (BDA validated or MSc equivalent) Supervisory Skills training, minimum introductory level. Desirable Supervisory Skills training advanced level Member of specialist interest group. Educated to masters level or equivalent Attended leadership/management training. Experience Essential Broad clinical experience, including post registration experience in speciality. Evidence of multidisciplinary team working. Experience of supporting learning of other healthcare professionals. Experience and evidence of continuing personal and professional development in practice. Experience in the training of student dietitians Previous experience of conducting audits and or research. Desirable Evidence of service review/development. Experience of clinical supervision of others. Experience of influencing others to improve patient care. Knowledge Essential Establish effective communication methods to convey specialist knowledge to patients individually and in groups in a variety of settings. Desirable Post registration credited learning in enhanced communication skills. Skills Essential Demonstrates good presentation skills. Accurate anthropometry skills. Implements behavioural/counselling techniques to constructively overcome barriers to change. Able to work autonomously within area of specialism using critical thinking and expert practitioner level judgement. Ability to meet deadlines, prioritise tasks and support others to do the same. Demonstrates confidence and motivation to work autonomously using clinical judgement in environments with little direct support. Desirable I.T. skills - keyboard, email, Powerpoint Other Essential Demonstrates holistic patient centred approach Commitment to maintain dietetic profile within the multidisciplinary team. Self-reliant and self-motivated but willing to seek advice and support of others. Supportive approach to learners. Ability to respond to unpredictable work patterns Enhanced CRB Disclosure Desirable Collaborative and constructive Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics/PhD Nutrition and Dietetics. Current registration with HCPC Membership of BDA or equivalent professional indemnity insurance Validated training in specialist area - (BDA validated or MSc equivalent) Supervisory Skills training, minimum introductory level. Desirable Supervisory Skills training advanced level Member of specialist interest group. Educated to masters level or equivalent Attended leadership/management training. Experience Essential Broad clinical experience, including post registration experience in speciality. Evidence of multidisciplinary team working. Experience of supporting learning of other healthcare professionals. Experience and evidence of continuing personal and professional development in practice. Experience in the training of student dietitians Previous experience of conducting audits and or research. Desirable Evidence of service review/development. Experience of clinical supervision of others. Experience of influencing others to improve patient care. Knowledge Essential Establish effective communication methods to convey specialist knowledge to patients individually and in groups in a variety of settings. Desirable Post registration credited learning in enhanced communication skills. Skills Essential Demonstrates good presentation skills. Accurate anthropometry skills. Implements behavioural/counselling techniques to constructively overcome barriers to change. Able to work autonomously within area of specialism using critical thinking and expert practitioner level judgement. Ability to meet deadlines, prioritise tasks and support others to do the same. Demonstrates confidence and motivation to work autonomously using clinical judgement in environments with little direct support. Desirable I.T. skills - keyboard, email, Powerpoint Other Essential Demonstrates holistic patient centred approach Commitment to maintain dietetic profile within the multidisciplinary team. Self-reliant and self-motivated but willing to seek advice and support of others. Supportive approach to learners. Ability to respond to unpredictable work patterns Enhanced CRB Disclosure Desirable Collaborative and constructive 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 Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Liverpool University Hospital Mount Vernon Street Liverpool L7 8XP Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)