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We are recruiting a Specialist Dietitian to join our oncology team where you will support Head & Neck and Upper GI oncology patients, in both an inpatient and outpatient setting. You'll be joining a friendly team which includes specialist dietitians and a dietetic assistant.
This post requires someone who is enthusiastic, flexible and able to work with and influence the MDT while providing a high-quality service to patients.
You’ll be part of our wider department where you will be supported to develop your skills and knowledge to become an autonomous Band 6 practitioner. Our department covers a range of adult and paediatric specialities, and includes Dietitians, Associate Practitioners and Dietetic Assistants.
Whatever your role in our department, you have a voice when it comes to how we work. We're always open to feedback; if you've got an idea on how we can improve things we're willing to support you to take the lead on getting things right.
We welcome applications from anyone interested in Oncology. If you believe you hold the qualities we're after, why not apply!
We would also consider applicants for this vacancy as a progression role for band 5 - 6.
Full and part time available.
Interview date: 10th March 2025.
The post-holder will work within our established H&N and UGI oncology dietetic teams, providing support to both inpatients and outpatients undergoing cancer treatment. You will have a varied caseload and will work within several MDTs.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
* Providing expert, evidence-based nutritional support and dietary education for oncology patients.
* Prioritisation and organisation of caseloads.
* Research and audit.
* Mentoring & supervising junior Dietitians, Dietetic practitioners and assistants, Apprentices and students.
* Involvement or leading projects to support departmental improvement.
You will be encouraged and supported in your CPD, and as you progress in the role, we'll want you to share your knowledge with the wider department and other healthcare professionals, helping to promote excellence.
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
* Flexible working hours.
* Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service.
* Multi Faith prayer room.
* Discounted gym memberships.
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.
* Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it.
* Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site.
* Free 24-hours confidential counselling support.
* On-site Nursery.
* On-site cafes offering staff discounts.
* Support in career development.
* Flexible staff bank.
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Hannah Burton Job title: Clinical Specialist Team Lead Dietitian Email address: Diane.fardoe@nnuh.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01603 287010.
Diane Fardoe
Clinical Specialist Team Lead Dietitian
Hannah.burton@nnuh.nhs.uk
01603 287010.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Internship
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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