Job summary We are currently recruiting for a Specialist Oncology Dietitian who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.This is a great opportunity to advance your dietetic career and gain experience in the specialist area of oncology with inpatient and outpatient working. You will require the skills to independently manage your own caseload and to demonstrate excellent team working skills. Prior experience of working with cancer patients is preferable, but we are able to provide specialist training for those applicants with minimal oncology experience.As a department we are proud to work on innovative multidisciplinary projects and you will be involved in upcoming audit and service evaluation. In addition to this you will assist with student placements and there is the opportunity to take on student lead responsibilities as well as supervise junior members of staff.As a Macmillan Professional, their promise is that they are committed to help you get the most out of your experience, and their comprehensive support works around you and gives you the tools to develop and provide the best possible service for people living with cancer. For further information as to the Macmillan promise, see attached information. At the heart of everything we do are our core values:Include,Respect, andImprove. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us. Main duties of the job To work within the Nutrition and Dietetic team to support both radical and palliative oncology patients throughout their treatment at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. The post holder will be an advocate of evidence-based practice and be actively involved in the education and training of other healthcare professionals and dietitians. Be legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of professional practice, adhering to the guidelines set out in the HCPC statement of conduct. To request, collect and analyse relevant medical, pharmacological, social and nutritional information from patient's records and other health professionals. To undertake comprehensive nutritional assessment of patients' requirements in order to plan safe and effective dietetic intervention. To possess and utilise appropriate communication skills and counselling skills to provide empathetic, sensitive appropriate dietetic and nutritional advice to cancer patients and their relatives and carers. About us At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now. We run the following hospitals: The Lister Hospital, Stevenage New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City Hertford County, Hertford Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda. We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know. We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata, plus 15% High Cost Area Supplement Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 361-6760029 Job locations Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Rickmansworth Road Northwood HA6 2RN Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role. In addition, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,314 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role. In addition, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,314 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata. Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential Diploma or Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics Member of BDA or hold personal indemnity insurance Evidence of professional development and CPD Desirable Evidence of post graduate education / qualification. Member of relevant BDA specialist group Previous Experience Essential Relevant NHS clinical experience Experience of working with adults with cancer. Experience of educating and presenting to patient groups and staff Experience with student education Experience of service development, including audits / projects. Desirable Experience of working with patients with a palliative diagnosis. Skills Essential Excellent clinical, analytical and reasoning skills, including expert nutritional assessment, treatment and care planning. Able to manage time effectively, to prioritise, and to support junior staff to manage their caseload. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to modify skills as needed. Able to work effectively within a team and also on own initiative. Able to teach and motivate others. Able to reflect on own practice and that of others in order to deliver the best possible care. Information Technology skills including: e-mail, Word, Excel & Power Point Able to demonstrate effective presentation skills with staff and patients. Ability to keep accurate and legible patient records. Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate flexibility with rapidly changing circumstances. Working with patients to set SMART and effective nutritional goals and review these appropriately. Able to provide emotional support to patients where appropriate. Demonstrate use of motivational interviewing and behaviour change strategies. Knowledge Essential Sound dietetic knowledge. Knowledge of relevant evidence-based practice and clinical guidelines, including ability to apply knowledge to clinical practice. oGood knowledge of enteral feeding. Desirable Clinical expertise e.g. having an in-depth understanding of the effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy on the nutritional status of patients with cancer. Knowledge in the management of home enteral feeding. Other requirements Essential Able to work autonomously and as part of a team. Professional, approachable and able to sustain positive working relationships. Adaptable, resilient and motivated. Able to apply advanced communication skills, including active listening and facilitated problem solving. Eligible to live and work in the UK. Experience and evidence of engagement around equality, diversity and inclusion issues in relation to policy, service development and service delivery in respect of both services to users and the management of staff. Role model our Trust values every day. Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential Diploma or Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics Member of BDA or hold personal indemnity insurance Evidence of professional development and CPD Desirable Evidence of post graduate education / qualification. Member of relevant BDA specialist group Previous Experience Essential Relevant NHS clinical experience Experience of working with adults with cancer. Experience of educating and presenting to patient groups and staff Experience with student education Experience of service development, including audits / projects. Desirable Experience of working with patients with a palliative diagnosis. Skills Essential Excellent clinical, analytical and reasoning skills, including expert nutritional assessment, treatment and care planning. Able to manage time effectively, to prioritise, and to support junior staff to manage their caseload. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to modify skills as needed. Able to work effectively within a team and also on own initiative. Able to teach and motivate others. Able to reflect on own practice and that of others in order to deliver the best possible care. Information Technology skills including: e-mail, Word, Excel & Power Point Able to demonstrate effective presentation skills with staff and patients. Ability to keep accurate and legible patient records. Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate flexibility with rapidly changing circumstances. Working with patients to set SMART and effective nutritional goals and review these appropriately. Able to provide emotional support to patients where appropriate. Demonstrate use of motivational interviewing and behaviour change strategies. Knowledge Essential Sound dietetic knowledge. Knowledge of relevant evidence-based practice and clinical guidelines, including ability to apply knowledge to clinical practice. oGood knowledge of enteral feeding. Desirable Clinical expertise e.g. having an in-depth understanding of the effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy on the nutritional status of patients with cancer. Knowledge in the management of home enteral feeding. Other requirements Essential Able to work autonomously and as part of a team. Professional, approachable and able to sustain positive working relationships. Adaptable, resilient and motivated. Able to apply advanced communication skills, including active listening and facilitated problem solving. Eligible to live and work in the UK. Experience and evidence of engagement around equality, diversity and inclusion issues in relation to policy, service development and service delivery in respect of both services to users and the management of staff. Role model our Trust values every day. 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. 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. 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 East and North Herts NHS Trust Address Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Rickmansworth Road Northwood HA6 2RN Employer's website https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)