Do you have an interest in working in specialist dietetics?
We have a new rotational opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our supportive inclusive dietetic department. The post will be based at Royal Derby Hospital. You will be an integral part of our flexible and friendly team supported by our experienced specialist dietitians and dietetic assistants.
You will be involved in the delivery of a comprehensive and effective evidence-based dietetic service.
On a 12 month rotational basis, areas you will start in one of the following:
1. Oncology - chemotherapy, radiotherapy, outpatients, and acute oncology/heamatology/palliative inpatients.
2. Acute Nutritional support - predominantly enteral feeding including critical care and stroke.
3. Upper and lower GI surgical - cancer and non-cancer inpatients including high-dependency, surgical outpatient clinics.
4. Gastroenterology - including luminal gastroenterology and hepatology specialities within inpatient setting. Plus support for outpatient Coeliac service delivery.
Main duties of the job
You should have experience of acute adult dietetics. You will have regular clinical supervision and access to relevant training.
The wider team covers 5 hospital sites and the community.
The posts will vary depending on which rotation you are working in. The organisation emphasises the importance of multidisciplinary working to deliver excellent care.
The department consistently delivers high-quality care, with opportunities to develop your CPD.
We have an established training programme for student dietitians and apprenticeships with Coventry, Nottingham, and Sheffield universities.
Closing date of applications: 16 January 2025
Interview date: 30 January 2025
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people, and local partners in achieving the best health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
1. Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
2. On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
3. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Dietetic qualification.
2. HCPC registration.
Skills
Essential
1. Experience in Acute hospital.
2. Evidence of MDT working.
3. Experience of delivering student training.
4. Experience of working with NHS computer systems and Microsoft programmes.
5. Experience of tube feeding patients.
Desirable
1. Evidence of CPD.
2. Member of BDA/specialist group.
3. Has completed a relevant student training course.
Teaching Experience
Essential
1. Delivered formal or informal teaching to health care professionals or patients.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Rd
Derby
DE22 3NE
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