University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
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, immunotherapy.
We are a dedicated team of Dietitians and Speech and Language Therapists employing approximately 130 staff, with clinical experts working in a range of specialties. You will join a team of friendly supportive oncology dietitians and work closely with the other Head and Neck Specialist Dietitians with the overall support of the Oncology Team Lead Dietitian. You will be a key member of the Head and Neck MDT closely working with Specialist Nurses, Speech and Language Therapists and Consultants to improve patient outcomes along their whole treatment pathway.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working. Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job 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:
* You will be a key member of the Head and Neck multidisciplinary team.
* You will 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 out-patient 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, 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
Essential
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Skills and competencies
Essential
* Presentation skills
* Microsoft Office skills
* Communication
* Record keeping
* Attention to detail
* Interpersonal skills
* Organisational skills
* Keyboard skills
* Numeracy skills
* Policy development
* Report writing
* Leadership
* Mentoring skills
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
* Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics
* Masters level qualification or equivalent experience
* HCPC (Health and Care professions Council) registered dietitian (RD)
* Evidence of post-graduate training in relevant speciality
* 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
Desirable
* Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA) and relevant specialist groups
* Experience of leading or co-ordinating audit or research work.
* Clinical supervisory skills training
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
Southampton General Hospital
Southampton
SO16 6YD
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