We are looking for suitably experienced Dietitians to work within our team of 15 Oncology / Surgery Dietitians to care for patients treated in the Cambridge Cancer Centre.
You will be well supported by Senior Oncology Dietitians and be involved in providing a service to all patients across the whole pathway, including Inpatients and Outpatients and all modes of treatment chemotherapy / immunotherapy / CAR-T / radiotherapy / major cancer surgery. These posts will also involve supporting patients requiring artificial nutrition support.
Main duties of the job
To act as part of the Dietetic Team and in conjunction with the Oncology / Critical Care Team, to contribute to the dietetic services to a variety of Oncology areas such as Lung, Head and Neck, Upper GI, HPB and Haemato-oncology patients, streamlining service and care regionally, where appropriate, in conjunction with the Band 7 and Band 8a Dietitians at Addenbrooke's and other external Units / agencies as appropriate.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are a large and growing Oncology team as we plan and prepare for the development of our new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.
This is an onsite, clinical post at CUH. The department operates over the hours of 9-5 although there may be opportunities for some flexible working.
We would consider (application numbers dependent and whether we can successfully recruit suitably qualified Dietitians applicants at Band 6 level) to explore this position as a progression post for a suitably qualified Band 5 looking to develop towards a Band 6 within Oncology Dietetics. Please consider applying if you have experience at Band 5 level and would like to be considered, should this opportunity arise. However, this does not guarantee you will be shortlisted to interview in the event of large application numbers at Band 6.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* State Registered Dietitian
* Appropriate degree/diploma to post graduate level such as Diploma in Advanced dietetic Practice or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
* Evidence of CPD (portfolio)
Desirable
* Training / further study
* Oncology / PEN group member
Experience
Essential
* Good general acute experience in the NHS or comparable hospital systems
* Evidence of researching and experiencing specialist dietetic areas including one or more the following: nutrition support, Oncology, Renal, Gastroenterology, Hepatology
* MDT work
* Evidence of the ability to research and produce project portfolios / work
* Experience of giving talks / group education sessions on dietetic subjects
* Interest in Nutrition Support, Oncology Dietetics
Desirable
* Experience in nutrition support / Oncology / Upper GI / Gastro / Surgery
* Student Training experience
* Proven development work in either speciality or can demonstrate the potential from transferable specialisms
* Experience of developing and delivering staff and patient education programmes
* Experience using electronic patient record
Skills
Essential
* Works well in a team and demonstrates potential to work on own initiative
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Ability to establish appropriate rapport with patients and staff
* Ability to function professionally and intelligently in a clinical situation with many people present
* Time management with organisational skills and able to manage busy workload
* Be prepared to deal with sensitive and confidential issues
* Be able to concentrate through emotional and distressing interviews
* Computer literate, knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and Excel
* Able to be adaptable to be able to learn new computerised programmes, e.g. EPIC
* Pays attention to detail
Desirable
* Computer Literate, knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and Excel
* Able to interact with staff at senior level and all stakeholders
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
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