University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit an HCPC registered dietitian into our Band 6 rotational programme in our acute adult dietetic team. This post is suited to applicants who are keen to gain or develop experience in an acute teaching hospital setting. Our programme includes 7 annual rotations. The current vacancy is in the oncology rotation, covering oncology inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, and chemotherapy/radiotherapy patients.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Job responsibilities
The department of dietetics and speech and language therapy is a large team of approximately 130 staff, with clinical experts working in a range of specialties. The successful post holder will join our Band 6 rotational programme, working as a key member in the relevant team and alongside senior dietitians to gain an in-depth knowledge of the following specialities:
1. Gastroenterology
2. General surgery
3. Specialist medicine (acute admission unit, emergency and specialist medicine)
4. Oncology
5. Hepato-pancreatico-biliary (HPB) surgery and oncology
6. High dependency (cardiac/respiratory) and critical care
7. Haematology
Person Specification
Trust Values
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
* Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics
* HCPC (Health and Care professions Council) registered dietitian (RD)
* Evidence of commitment to relevant ongoing CPD and development in relevant areas
* Evidence of relevant dietetic knowledge and expertise with recent experience demonstrating this
* Ability to communicate complex information fluently, confidently and effectively to a diverse range of people: e.g., with patients, carers, managers, and other health care professionals
* Ability to demonstrate a practical and sensitive approach and flexibility in working style when applying clinical judgement to complex clinical issues
* Ability to create rapport and professionally manage relationships with colleagues, patients, and carers
* Demonstrate a holistic approach to treatment
* Ability to cope with unpredictable events and varying clinical and non-clinical work pressures, independently planning and prioritising own workload, managing own time and meeting deadlines
* Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA) and relevant specialist groups
* Experience mentoring or supervising dietetic assistants or junior staff
* Experience and involvement with dietetic student training
* Experience of audit/project work
* Ability to cover "out of hours" commitments on agreed occasions
Skills and competencies
* Communication
* Numeracy Skills
* Interpersonal 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.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata
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