Job summary
To cover a period of maternity leave, we are looking for a enthusiastic dietitian who wishes to further develop their skills whilst working within the specialities of Oncology and the Home Enteral Feeding team, whilst supporting:
- all dietetic aspects of oncology and haematology care including inpatient and outpatient areas who are under the care of UHNM Nutrition and Dietetics.
- a caseload for Home Enterally fed patients, in nursing homes as part of UHNM Nutrition and Dietetics.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver dietetic services to oncology/haematology patients, using a wide range of appropriate and sensitive communication skills and counselling, and behaviour change techniques.
- To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team providing dietetic input to patients with cancer and support a range of adult patients requiring Home enteral Feeding.
- To liaise with other disciplines and agencies as required in the planning and implementation of patient care.
- To educate patients and their relatives / carers about their condition and its significance and ensure that care information and support is available.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver dietetic services to oncology/haematology patients, using a wide range of appropriate and sensitive communication skills and counselling, and behaviour change techniques.
To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team providing dietetic input to patients with cancer and support a range of adult patients requiring Home enteral Feeding.
See attached Jobs Description for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver dietetic services to oncology/haematology patients, using a wide range of appropriate and sensitive communication skills and counselling, and behaviour change techniques.
To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team providing dietetic input to patients with cancer and support a range of adult patients requiring Home enteral Feeding.
See attached Jobs Description for further details
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- Registered dietitian (with relevant BSc, postgraduate diploma or masters)
- Health Care Professions Council registration
Desirable
- Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA)
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in different hospital settings e.g out-patients, Community HEF
- Demonstrate relevant work experience within Oncology
Desirable
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working and care co-ordination
- Demonstrate an ability to use own initiative within scope of practice
- Demonstrate relevant experience of working clinically including organisation and management of caseload, working to agreed objectives and deadlines
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and tact with patients and their families
- Ability to work as part of a team and working autonomously
- Can indepenantly travel across Staffordshire for service delivery
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- Registered dietitian (with relevant BSc, postgraduate diploma or masters)
- Health Care Professions Council registration
Desirable
- Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA)
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in different hospital settings e.g out-patients, Community HEF
- Demonstrate relevant work experience within Oncology
Desirable
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working and care co-ordination
- Demonstrate an ability to use own initiative within scope of practice
- Demonstrate relevant experience of working clinically including organisation and management of caseload, working to agreed objectives and deadlines
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and tact with patients and their families
- Ability to work as part of a team and working autonomously
- Can indepenantly travel across Staffordshire for service delivery
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
