Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Dietitian to join our Dietetic Team in The Active Together programme in Sheffield. We are pleased to be able this new role working in pre-habilitation oncology and head and neck cancer.
The Active Together programme runs alongside existing diagnostic and treatment pathways to ensure patients are optimally prepared for cancer treatment and beyond. It aims to maximise resilience to treatment, improve longer term health, minimise side effects and empower patients to be partners in their healthcare.
We are looking for a Dietitian interested in oncology who has strong communication and team working skills with a desire to develop their clinical knowledge. You will be supported by a Specialist Dietitian within The Active Together Team and have excellent opportunities for professional and personal development. This includes involvement in audit, service development, study opportunities, evaluation and research within your clinical specialty.
Main duties of the job
1. Deliver nutrition teaching within a number of training programs and provide training to A, B & C placement students which you will be actively involved in.
2. Be responsible for the provision of a high quality Dietetic service to a clinical caseload in a designated specialty, using a high level of skill and knowledge as an independent practitioner.
3. Contribute to the development and implementation of evidence based clinical and teaching practice. Provide specialist advice and education in the designated specialty.
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
* BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics
* Current HCPC registration
Desirable
* BDA accredited clinical supervisory skills course for training students
* BDA accredited Behavioural change, counselling, motivational and cognitive behavioural skills course
Personal Qualities
Essential
* Positive and proactive
* Flexible
* Able to deal with conflict, aggression (infrequently)
* Able to deal with distressed patients and carers
Desirable
* Due to the requirement to work across site, the post holder is required to be either a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to an alternative means of transport
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
* Able to document and record accurately in line with national standards
* Familiar with and able to operate all necessary IT packages e.g. email, word, dietary analysis, power point
* Able to record activity and other data manually and electronically
* Able to develop educational resources to meet the varying needs of clients and carers which are evidence based
* Awareness of clinical governance and its implications for dietetics including importance of audit projects
* Able to use literature review search methods and can critically appraise evidence
* Aware of regulatory bodies and professional bodies codes of practice and professional guidelines
* Competent skills in teaching and training other health care professionals and student Dietitian's
* Able to manage a caseload with frequently changing priorities and deal with interruptions.
* Ability to work as an integral member of MDT and as an autonomous practitioner
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and team working skills
* Able to relate and communicate clearly at all levels with patients, colleagues and members of the MDT
Experience
Essential
* Substantial dietetic experience in a variety of clinical specialties
* Evidence of independent working
* High level of knowledge of a range of clinical conditions and current best practice for dietetic management, especially Nutrition Support.
* Competent in behavioural change skills.
* Evidence of continuing professional and personal development and commitment to continue through department appraisal system
* Willing to undergo further training at post registration level
* Experience of working with oncology patients.
Desirable
* Experience of working in pre-habilitation
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. #J-18808-Ljbffr