Advanced Dietitian (Head and Neck Oncology)
Band 7
Main area: Clinical Support Grade Band 7
Contract: 12 months (Fixed term: 12 months)
Hours: 30 hours per week
* Part time
* Flexible working
Job ref: 188-CL121224
Site: Southampton General Hospital
Town: Southampton
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum (PA) Pro rata
Closing: 01/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 15/01/2025
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Main duties of the job
Due to maternity leave, we have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Dietitian to join our oncology team to specialise in dietetic treatment of patients with Head and Neck Cancer. The role will focus on dietetic management of patients with Head and Neck cancers undergoing surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy.
You will join a dedicated team of Dietitians and Speech and Language Therapists, working closely with the other Head and Neck Specialist Dietitians under the support of the Oncology Team Lead Dietitian. You will be a key member of the Head and Neck MDT, collaborating with Specialist Nurses, Speech and Language Therapists, and Consultants to improve patient outcomes along their treatment pathway.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our Oncology unit is one of 12 regional cancer centres in the UK, serving a population of around 1.7 million people. The Head and Neck service specialises in the investigation and multimodality treatment of patients with head and neck malignancy.
What you’ll do:
* Be responsible for the specialist provision of a dietetic service to patients undertaking treatment for head and neck cancers.
* Work with the oncology lead dietitian on developing the head and neck service.
* Work in a variety of clinical settings including acute oncology wards, chemotherapy and radiotherapy outpatient departments, and outpatient clinics.
* Provide complex nutritional support and supportive dietary advice to patients with head and neck cancers.
* Work with an experienced team of oncology dietitians covering a range of clinical specialties including haematology, CAR-T, Gynae-oncology, and UGI.
* Be a key member of the multidisciplinary teams working closely with oncology/surgical consultants, Clinical Nurse Specialists, ward nurses, and Speech and Language Therapists.
* Provide educational talks on the importance of nutrition in Head and Neck cancer to inform patients, nurses, and junior doctors.
* Be involved with the supervision and support of junior dietitians, dietetic assistants, and dietetic students.
What we’re looking for:
We are looking for someone who has a keen interest in acute dietetics and nutrition support, with evidence of relevant, strong clinical skills. Flexibility, ability to prioritise, and manage a busy, complex caseload is essential. You must have excellent communication skills as well as an empathic nature to help patients manage their condition and be aware of the psychological impact this may have. You should have extensive experience of working with complex nutritional support patients requiring enteral nutrition in the acute setting.
Person specification
Trust Values
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Skills and competencies
* Communication
* Interpersonal skills
* Organisational skills
* Leadership
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
* Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics
* HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) registered dietitian (RD)
* Evidence of post-graduate training in relevant specialty
* Experience of supervising staff
* Experience and involvement with training
* Evidence of extensive dietetic knowledge and highly specialist expertise in relevant specialist area with recent experience demonstrating this
* Ability to carry out physical anthropometric measurements and assess nutritional status
* Demonstration of understanding of clinical governance and its implications for service delivery
* Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA) and relevant specialist groups
* Experience of leading or coordinating audit or research work.
* Clinical supervisory skills training
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.
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