Band 7 - Oncology Dietitian, Nutrition and Dietetics
Job overview
A 1-year fixed-term, part-time position has arisen for an experienced Dietitian to work with the upper GI and oncology service.
This well-established post offers opportunities to further develop the service.
The successful applicant will be a source of clinical expertise for Dietetic colleagues and will actively contribute to the training of student Dietitians and the supervision of junior staff.
Main duties of the job
As an integral part of the Upper GI Oncology Multidisciplinary Team of Specialist Nurses and Consultants there will be exciting opportunities to be part of new developments across the division. The post will provide dietetic input to acute oncology and surgical inpatients.
The post holder will join a team of 17 full and part time Dietitians.
The department is committed to providing a quality service, promoting evidence based practice, audit, CPD.
There are opportunities for training and development and clinical supervision together with regular journal clubs and study sessions.
Working for our organisation
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Person specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential criteria- Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics.
- Health & Care Professions Council (UK) Registered Dietitian.
- Post graduate study in specialist area of dietetics e.g. PENG Course.
Knowledge:
Essential criteria- Knowledge of appropriate dietetic treatment of patients with upper GI, ICU and Nutrition Team patients.
- Sound knowledge of current dietetic issues relating to oncology.
- Appreciation of CPD.
- Knowledge & understanding of clinical governance and risk management and relevance to dietetics.
- Experience of working with upper GI cancer patients.
- Experience of working as part on a Nutrition team providing IV nutrition for patients.
Experience:
Essential criteria- Post registration clinical experience. This must include substantive experience in oncology and experience of IV Nutrition support.
- Involvement in relevant specialist interest groups.
- Experience of conducting audit and/or research, including the ability to analyse and interpret statistics.
- Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Experience of training student dietitians/other HCPs.
- Experience of educating/training and presenting to patient groups and staff.
- Critical appraisal skills i.e. clinical and professional documents.