Job summary These specialist oncology dietetic posts at Chesterfield Royal Hospital are new posts due to the Trust providing substantive funding following the previous full time post funded for 2 years by Macmillan. This is therefore an exciting opportunity for Dietitians who have significant NHS experience and experience working with individuals living with and beyond cancer, to develop the nutrition and dietetic cancer services. The Trust currently employs a part time head and neck specialist Dietitian and the new post will utilise the pervious scoping work to shape the services for the other types of cancer treated at Chesterfield Royal Hospital as well as providing highly specialised nutrition and dietetic services. The post holders will work alongside our team of 25 staff consisting of Dietitians, a Nutrition Support Nurse, Dietitian Assistants and Administrative staff. Whilst all the team providing the nutrition and dietetic services across North Derbyshire are employed by and based at Chesterfield Royal Hospital service are provided at locations based on individual needs across the community. The Trust is fully supportive of remote and home working where this is appropriate for the role. Dietitians wishing to work part time will be considered for these posts but please indicate on your applications form the numbers of hours you would ideally like to work. Main duties of the job Job purpose o To provide a highly specialised comprehensive nutrition and dietetic service to individuals with adults living with or recovering form cancer and their carers across the North Derbyshire health community. o To work with the Macmillan Lead cancer nurse, Macmillan information and support centre, patients and families and other key stakeholders to identify the required demand and gaps in current cancer pathways and service provision. o To benchmark and research best practice to understand what nutrition & dietetic services would be of benefit to patients on defined cancer pathways. o To support service redesign and development of new dietetic cancer services from the outcomes of the Macmillan post scoping, taking into account the ambitions of national NHS and cancer strategies. About us Our vision: Exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people. Our mission: To bring our people communities and partners together - providing patient care we can all be proud of., We all play a part in achieving this, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other. As members of staff we will always be guided by our Proud to CARE values: o COMPASSION - treating everyone with kindness - welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values o AMBITION - Aspiring to be the best - reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people's health and wellbeing o RESPECT - Valuing and appreciating everyone - listening, learning and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits o ENCOURAGEMENT- Opportunities for all - supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 166-DCSC-6851037 Job locations Chesterfield Royal Hospital Top Road Calow Chesterfield S44 5UP Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the Job Description and person specification for the main responsibilities and duties of the job. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the Job Description and person specification for the main responsibilities and duties of the job. Person Specification Other factors Essential Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post Qualifications Essential HCPC registration Postgraduate training relevant to the role Experience Essential Significant post graduate dietetic experience working in an NHS hospital and community setting Significant experience working with adults who have cancer Significant experience working with individuals requiring oral and artificial nutrition support Experience of developing and delivering presentations Experience of supervision of dietetic students on practice placement Audit experience Skills and knowledge Essential Comprehensive knowledge of cancer clinical guidelines and standards Evidence of application of advanced knowledge and practice skills relating to cancer care Excellent highly developed written and oral communication skills Good team player Ability to motivate and influence others Excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as an autonomous practitioner Good time management skills with ability to manage and prioritise own workload Personal attributes Essential Professional appearance and manner Flexible and adaptable Evidence of excellent problem solving skills Ability to reflect and appraise own practice Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines Ability to demonstrate good leadership and team building skills CARE values Essential Ability to demonstrate CARE values and behaviours Person Specification Other factors Essential Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post Qualifications Essential HCPC registration Postgraduate training relevant to the role Experience Essential Significant post graduate dietetic experience working in an NHS hospital and community setting Significant experience working with adults who have cancer Significant experience working with individuals requiring oral and artificial nutrition support Experience of developing and delivering presentations Experience of supervision of dietetic students on practice placement Audit experience Skills and knowledge Essential Comprehensive knowledge of cancer clinical guidelines and standards Evidence of application of advanced knowledge and practice skills relating to cancer care Excellent highly developed written and oral communication skills Good team player Ability to motivate and influence others Excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as an autonomous practitioner Good time management skills with ability to manage and prioritise own workload Personal attributes Essential Professional appearance and manner Flexible and adaptable Evidence of excellent problem solving skills Ability to reflect and appraise own practice Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines Ability to demonstrate good leadership and team building skills CARE values Essential Ability to demonstrate CARE values and behaviours 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 Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Chesterfield Royal Hospital Top Road Calow Chesterfield S44 5UP Employer's website https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)