Job summary
To work as a Band 7 Dietitian within the Cancer Services teamat St Georges Hospital. To be responsible for providing aspecialist dietetic service to Cancer Services pts - GI and Gynae;following evidence based practice, being an activemultidisciplinary team member, educator, developing nutritionpolicies and guidelines, participating in audit and researchrelated to Oncology and Haematology in order to improvehealth outcomes and develop the role and service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will cover both in-patients onOncology/Haematology wards and out-patient clinics in avariety of settings including consultant led and telephoneclinics.
Will work closely with the wider MDT within each speciality.The post-holder will also be expected to participate in MDTtraining and development related to this specialist area, and toparticipate in departmental audits, student training andsupervision of Band 5 or 6 posts.
About us
The wider dietetic department consists of over 70 dietitians,who provide clinical inpatient and outpatient services to avariety of specialties including oncology, renal, neurology,haematology, paediatrics, cardiology, major trauma, intensivecare, gastro, surgical, diabetes, infectious diseases and HIV. Wealso work closely with our community colleagues.
The department is committed to training dietetic students andactively participates in the training programs of clinical and non-clinical staff. There are numerous opportunities for professional and personal development.
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important tothe trust - being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful -and behave in a way that reflects these.
St George's has very good public transport links by tube, train,bus and is on the CS7 cycle superhighway. Tooting is a greatplace to live and work. It has a wide range of excellentrestaurants, cafes and bars, shops and markets, and isparticularly well known for its authentic Southeast Asian cuisineand stores.
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc / Post graduate diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
- HCPC current registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Postgraduate training in speciality clinical area e.g. Oncology
- Membership of BDA and relevant specialist group
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate experience of working in acute and/or community dietetic services at a specialist level
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit/research in relevant clinical area
- Experience in the clinical supervision of students/junior staff
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience in teaching and education to patient groups and healthcare professionals in relevant clinical area
Desirable
- Significant clinical experience of working in Oncology
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others
- Excellent IT skills
- Motivation and behavioural change skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of dietetics within the NHS
- Knowledge of dietetics within specialist area including evidence of specialist training
- Working at Masters level or trained to an equivalent level in speciality area
Other
Essential
- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions
- Able to maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders
- Membership of British Dietetic Association or other body conferring professional indemnity insurance
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc / Post graduate diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
- HCPC current registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Postgraduate training in speciality clinical area e.g. Oncology
- Membership of BDA and relevant specialist group
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate experience of working in acute and/or community dietetic services at a specialist level
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit/research in relevant clinical area
- Experience in the clinical supervision of students/junior staff
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience in teaching and education to patient groups and healthcare professionals in relevant clinical area
Desirable
- Significant clinical experience of working in Oncology
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others
- Excellent IT skills
- Motivation and behavioural change skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of dietetics within the NHS
- Knowledge of dietetics within specialist area including evidence of specialist training
- Working at Masters level or trained to an equivalent level in speciality area
Other
Essential
- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions
- Able to maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders
- Membership of British Dietetic Association or other body conferring professional indemnity insurance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
