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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, enthusiastic, hardworking, and motivated Dietitian, with NHS experience, ideally in UGI cancer, to join our friendly and welcoming team of Dietitians and Dietetic Assistants on a fixed term basis to cover a maternity leave. The successful applicant will support the provision of nutritional care to those with UGI cancers covering oesophageal, gastric and HPB.
This is a new and expanding service, so you will be instrumental in developing Dietetic pathways, including for those with a palliative diagnosis. You will continue work already underway with establishing systems for assessing, monitoring, and measuring outcomes, providing high quality, evidence-based advice and education to our patients.
You will work closely with the UGI Cancer Nurse Specialists and the wider multi-disciplinary teams within the hospital and at the specialist centres, as well as having local Dietetic Assistant and Admin support. We have another Advanced UGI Cancer Dietitian in the team, so you would work jointly with them to deliver and develop the service.
A flexible approach to day-to-day tasks is required, in order to meet the demands of the service. Our philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do. We look for people who are willing to go the extra mile.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be a good team player but be able to work individually as well, being flexible, reliable, conscientious, self-motivated, and forward-thinking, as well as having excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Comprehensive clinical dietetic knowledge and recent clinical experience, particularly in complex enteral feeding, use of modified diets and fluids, and managing effects of anti-cancer treatments are essential. Teaching skills, experience of multi-disciplinary team working, and experience in and enthusiasm for service improvement and clinical audit are vital. Reporting on nutritional outcomes will be required. There are protected audit sessions within the Trust, and staff are encouraged to make use of these.
We have an excellent staff supervision and appraisal system which supports the development of individuals and their services. We take student Dietitians on Placements 1, 2 and 3, and you will have an active role in their training and assessment.
The successful candidate will:
1. Deliver a high standard of evidence-based care.
2. Be confident in their assessment and decision-making.
3. Participate in the discharge planning process.
4. Supervise Dietetic Assistants, Band 5 and 6 Dietitians, and students on clinical placement.
5. Have significant postgraduate experience as a band 6/7 Dietitian.
6. Have the ability to work flexibly and adaptably to changing working patterns across our sites.
Working for our organisation
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
* Work within Trust clinical guidelines, HCPC and Registrant Body guidelines and monitor own and others quality of practice against these.
* Work in secondary care in a variety of hospital settings and the patient’s own homes.
* Demonstrate highly developed physical skills for assessment and treatment of patients.
* Deputise for senior staff in leading specific teams.
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
* Communicate complex patient and service-related information effectively.
* Involve the patient and family/carers in all relevant discussions about their management.
* Assess capacity, gain valid informed consent, and work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity.
* Deliver high-level clinical assessment, diagnostics, treatment, and evaluation of needs.
* Provide leadership; promote a learning culture for colleagues and lead service innovations.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Relevant Professional Registration i.e., degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
* HCPC registration
* Post Grad accredited study e.g., MSc in relevant health studies
Knowledge & Experience
* Advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the care environment.
* Experience of leadership of a team including change management.
* Evidence of effective working within an MDT.
Skills
* Ability to motivate team performance to achieve objectives.
* Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings.
Other
* Ability to travel various hospital locations by own car/assisted driver.
Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. MWL is an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust.
The Trust may contact you during the recruitment process for your feedback on your experience.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills and perspectives you bring.
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