Job summary
- Main area
- Specialist Dietitian - Oncology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 17 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 279-6303823-AUG24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Worthing Hospital
- Town
- Worthing
- Salary
- £29,970 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/09/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Dietitian - Oncology
Band 6
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
Are you a band 5 dietitian looking to move on to the next step or a band 6 wishing to move into a different speciality? Are you interested in gaining more experience of working with oncology patients? If the answer is yes, then this job could be right for you!
With our oncology dietetic services continuing to expand we are excited to be in the position to offer a fixed term band 6 post working with a multi-professional team in oncology. The work will involve working directly with cancer patients from all tumour groups across outpatient and ambulatory care services on the main but may include home visits. The post holder will see a specialist caseload of cancer patients, a large element of which will be UGI, HPB, head and neck and haematology.
Worthing hospital is located 5 minutes walk from the sea and the vibrant town centre. The South Downs are close by and we have excellent links to London and Brighton.
This vacancy is full time , but we may consider a job share dependent on applicants.
Main duties of the job
The role will include seeing patients who require complex dietetic input to optimise their nutritional status through oral and enteral feeding routes, as well as managing treatment side effects. Strong clinical skills in nutrition support and an ability to demonstrate a good understanding of the challenges experienced by patients undergoing treatments for cancer is important. We are looking for a good team player and an ability to manage a busy caseload. A high standard of personal organisation and time management are essential. You will be able to demonstrate good communication skills and have some experience of MDT working.
We are a research active Therapy Services with strong links to the Trust Research and Innovation Committee and local HEIs. We are continuing to develop and support local clinical research activity and will support staff to develop clinical academic careers. Therapies Services has a professional skills development programme that complements clinical knowledge and skills leaning which staff are encouraged to attend.
Please give us a call or come for an informal visit if you have any questions about the post.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To work as part of the Dietitians Department in providing a quality dietetic service to in-patients and out-patients. The post-holder will manage their workload, exact range of responsibilities will be dependent on clinical experience and skills:
- Manage a caseload of highly complex oncology patients within the chemotherapy unit and outpatient setting
- Participate in MDT working, meetings, audit and research
- Support other dietitians working with oncology patients in the inpatient setting; this might include going to wards to facilitate transfer of care
- Liaise with neighbouring trusts to support transfer of patients
- Provide cover for Macmillan and Advanced dietitians during periods of leave
As part of the dietetic services, the post-holder will:
- Participate in supervision of student dietitians on clinical placement.
- Support supervision of band 5 dietitians and dietetic support workers.
- Cover clinical workload of other dietitians, e.g. during annual leave.
- Undertake normal activities of the department – MDT working, projects, meetings, service developments, audits & research, CPD, developing resources, training other health professionals, lead/participate in national awareness events (Nutrition & Hydration week, Dietitians week), etc
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for details.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
- Evidence of post registration study or development
- Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration – dietitian
Desirable criteria
- Relevant other training or qualification (or working towards), e.g. Masters, 2nd relevant degree, leadership course
- Member of BDA or other body conferring professional insurance - full
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills in range formats and settings – written, teaching, involvement of carers, MDT working, patients with communication problems, etc
- Managing patients with complex needs – high medical complexity, MDT working
- Ability to work as a team member including working within an MDT
- Experience in the clinical training of student dietitians or other staff
Desirable criteria
- Paediatric experience
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Clare Thornton-Wood
- Job title
- Principal Dietitian
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01903 205111
- Additional information
Telephone number 01903 205111 EXT 85594 (Clare)
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