Are you a band 5 dietitian looking to move on to the next step or a band 6 wishing to move into a different speciality? Are you interested in gaining more experience of working with oncology patients? If the answer is yes, then this job could be right for you!
With our oncology dietetic services continuing to expand, we are excited to offer a fixed term band 6 post working with a multi-professional team in oncology. The work will involve working directly with cancer patients from all tumour groups across outpatient and ambulatory care services on the main but may include home visits. The post holder will see a specialist caseload of cancer patients, a large element of which will be UGI, HPB, head and neck, and haematology.
This vacancy is full time, but we may consider a job share dependent on applicants.
Main duties of the job
The role will include seeing patients who require complex dietetic input to optimise their nutritional status through oral and enteral feeding routes, as well as managing treatment side effects. Strong clinical skills in nutrition support and an ability to demonstrate a good understanding of the challenges experienced by patients undergoing treatments for cancer is important. We are looking for a good team player and an ability to manage a busy caseload. A high standard of personal organisation and time management are essential. You will be able to demonstrate good communication skills and have some experience of MDT working.
As part of the dietetic services, the post-holder will:
1. Manage a caseload of highly complex oncology patients within the chemotherapy unit and outpatient setting.
2. Participate in MDT working, meetings, audit, and research.
3. Support other dietitians working with oncology patients in the inpatient setting, which might include going to wards to facilitate transfer of care.
4. Liaise with neighbouring trusts to support transfer of patients.
5. Provide cover for Macmillan and Advanced dietitians during periods of leave.
As part of the dietetic services, the post-holder will:
1. Participate in supervision of student dietitians on clinical placement.
2. Support supervision of band 5 dietitians and dietetic support workers.
3. Cover clinical workload of other dietitians during annual leave.
4. Undertake normal activities of the department including MDT working, projects, meetings, service developments, audits & research, CPD, developing resources, training other health professionals, and leading/participating in national awareness events (Nutrition & Hydration week, Dietitians week).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics.
2. Evidence of post registration study or development.
3. Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration - dietitian.
Desirable
1. Relevant other training or qualification (or working towards), e.g. Masters, 2nd relevant degree, leadership course.
2. Member of BDA or other body conferring professional insurance - full.
Skills
Essential
1. Good communication skills in range formats and settings - written, teaching, involvement of carers, MDT working, patients with communication problems, etc.
2. Managing patients with complex needs - high medical complexity, MDT working.
3. Ability to work as a team member including working within an MDT.
4. Experience in the clinical training of student dietitians or other staff.
Desirable
1. Paediatric experience.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
1. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
2. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Worthing Hospital
Lyndhurst Road
Worthing
BN11 2DH
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