Job summary This Band 7 post is ideal for an experienced Dietitian to develop their clinical, leadership and service development skills within Type 1 Intestinal Rehabilitation (IR) and Gastroenterology. You will be one of 7 Intestinal Rehabilitation (IR) and Gastroenterology Dietitians working in a fully electronic, busy acute, Specialist and Tertiary Hospital with 80 Dietitians. Are you looking to further your career within well-regarded MDTs where you will have an integral role? Dietetic input to both IR and Gastro is positively appreciated by the Medical Leads in each area - you will be welcomed into each team warmly Our PN rounds are busy with up to 40 patients daily with complex needs; your previous experience will enable you to lead, direct and develop Type 1 PN rounds and provide support, training and direction to MDT IR members. Your Gastroenterology exposure and experience will help enable a seamless transfer for Gastro-Surgery patients transitioning from PN to oral diet. You will undertake Gastroenterology Outpatient Clinics, providing dietetic input and management to a range of conditions in the medical arena, e.g. stoma and inflammatory bowel disease patients, IBS. This role will require you take be responsible for leadership and progression of a defined area of Medical Gastroenterology, currently Coeliac Services. Main duties of the job To act as part of the Dietetic Team and in conjunction with the Renal, Gastro, Hepatology Team to provide very highly specialist dietetic services to the Type 1 Intestinal Rehabilitation [60%] (IF / IR) service in the capacity of parenteral nutrition provision [40%], and Gastroenterology (medical and/or Surgical Gastroenterology) Inpatients and Outpatients at Addenbrooke's and other external Units / agencies as appropriate. This role also has a clinical remit to training and developing other professionals within the MDT undertaking Type 1 IR rounds (Research Fellows, Pharmacists and Specialist Nutrition Nurses). To undertake Gastroenterology Outpatient Clinics, providing highly specialised dietetic input and management to a range of conditions in both the medical and surgical area and provide cover for other colleagues in the field of Gastroenterology. To provide regional and, where required, National point of reference for Dietitians and other healthcare professionals in the Dietetic management of Type 1 IR and Coeliac Disease. To work within a multi-professional framework and contribute to a first class service through evidence based clinical practice, management, education, research and audit. To set and work towards individual and team objectives that reflect corporate plans and work within the clinical governance framework. About us Our Trust Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background. Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year p.a. pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 180-B-253043 Job locations Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ Job description Job responsibilities The Cambridge Centre for Intestinal Rehabilitation and Transplantation (CamCIRT) has a remit as an IR unit for the East of England and a large European Multi-Visceral Transplantation programme so you will also have the opportunity to gain shadowing and exposure to HPN and MVTx. This is an onsite position involved in clinical care. Although we operate flexible working, the Department hours are 0900 1700 and you will need to be available to work within these hours. Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) is an internationally renowned teaching hospital based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, housing Royal Papworth Hospital, Astra Zeneca, MRC and the Institute for Public Health; all linking with CUH. The Department has a thriving and well regarded Research Group and has supported staff with post graduate qualifications. A number of our staff house share to make Cambridge a friendly and affordable; on-site accommodation may also be an option. Check out our Twitter page to see what we are currently doing: CUH_dietitians Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: applied for a Graduate visa or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipatedstart date of employment The advert will close at midnight on 5 March 2025. Interviews are due to be held on 17 March 2025. Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Job description Job responsibilities The Cambridge Centre for Intestinal Rehabilitation and Transplantation (CamCIRT) has a remit as an IR unit for the East of England and a large European Multi-Visceral Transplantation programme so you will also have the opportunity to gain shadowing and exposure to HPN and MVTx. This is an onsite position involved in clinical care. Although we operate flexible working, the Department hours are 0900 1700 and you will need to be available to work within these hours. Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) is an internationally renowned teaching hospital based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, housing Royal Papworth Hospital, Astra Zeneca, MRC and the Institute for Public Health; all linking with CUH. The Department has a thriving and well regarded Research Group and has supported staff with post graduate qualifications. A number of our staff house share to make Cambridge a friendly and affordable; on-site accommodation may also be an option. Check out our Twitter page to see what we are currently doing: CUH_dietitians Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: applied for a Graduate visa or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipatedstart date of employment The advert will close at midnight on 5 March 2025. Interviews are due to be held on 17 March 2025. Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Dietitian with the HCPC Appropriate degree / diploma to post graduate (MSc) level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience Strong evidence of CPD (portfolio) with evidence of training in specialist clinical area Desirable Gastro specialist group member of BDA or similar PENG, St Marks course completion or equivalent professional society Undertake courses accredited by professional body relevant to the post Experience Essential Significant level of experience within a busy acute environment, preferably a large teaching hospital plus demonstable clinical experience in and IR and/or Gastroenterology Inpatients and Outpatient setting Demonstrable interest in Gastroenterology and proven medical and/or Surgical Gastroenterology experience with a wide range of Dietetic management, e.g. elemental diets, low FODMAP diets, coeliac Demonstrable interest in PN; proven experience MDT work with influential role and point of reference for the team Talks and group work Examples of proven development work Proven ability to perform at Band 7 level and work independently; able to demonstrate leadership qualities Desirable Student Training experience Speaker at training days / conferences at local, regional and national level Skills Essential Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills Works well in a team and on own initiative Time management skills, organised and able to manage busy workload Be prepared to deal with sensitive issues Be able to remain calm and concentrate intensely through emotional and distressing interviews Able to convey highly complex ideas in easily understood language Be able to function in clinical situations with many people present Examples to demonstrate ability of leadership attributes and lead a team Computer literate and adaptable to use a wide range of software Able to work autonomously, acting decisively in a range of clinical settings Effective prioritisation and management of workload pressures Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. Works well under pressure Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Dietitian with the HCPC Appropriate degree / diploma to post graduate (MSc) level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience Strong evidence of CPD (portfolio) with evidence of training in specialist clinical area Desirable Gastro specialist group member of BDA or similar PENG, St Marks course completion or equivalent professional society Undertake courses accredited by professional body relevant to the post Experience Essential Significant level of experience within a busy acute environment, preferably a large teaching hospital plus demonstable clinical experience in and IR and/or Gastroenterology Inpatients and Outpatient setting Demonstrable interest in Gastroenterology and proven medical and/or Surgical Gastroenterology experience with a wide range of Dietetic management, e.g. elemental diets, low FODMAP diets, coeliac Demonstrable interest in PN; proven experience MDT work with influential role and point of reference for the team Talks and group work Examples of proven development work Proven ability to perform at Band 7 level and work independently; able to demonstrate leadership qualities Desirable Student Training experience Speaker at training days / conferences at local, regional and national level Skills Essential Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills Works well in a team and on own initiative Time management skills, organised and able to manage busy workload Be prepared to deal with sensitive issues Be able to remain calm and concentrate intensely through emotional and distressing interviews Able to convey highly complex ideas in easily understood language Be able to function in clinical situations with many people present Examples to demonstrate ability of leadership attributes and lead a team Computer literate and adaptable to use a wide range of software Able to work autonomously, acting decisively in a range of clinical settings Effective prioritisation and management of workload pressures Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. Works well under pressure 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 Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)