Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced dietitian with background or interest in oncology. An UGI Oncology dietitian is required to be an integral part of our UGI multidisciplinary and Dietetics teams. As part of the role you will hold face to face and virtual / phone clinics both dietetic + MDT led; plus support the work of the inpatient and CNS teams.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will manage a caseload of UGI / HPB cancer patients. Working closely with the wider dietetics + UGI team including teams in neighbouring tertiary centres.
The successful candidate will be involved in the wider activities of the dietetic team including supporting student training.
About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."
Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed roles and responsibilities see job description and person specification attached. For further information and an information discussion contact the Clinical Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed roles and responsibilities see job description and person specification attached. For further information and an information discussion contact the Clinical Manager.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc/PGDip in Nutrition and Dietetics & Current HCPC registration
- Evidence of post graduate dietetic education
Desirable
- BDA Member
- Basic Clinical Supervisory Skills training
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Broad up to date knowledge and practical application of Dietetics
- Able to communicate with clients using dietary counselling, motivational and negotiation skills.
- Presentation and teaching skills
- Able to analyse information and to make judgements on dietetic issues.
- Able to be flexible and adaptable in terms of working hours and work location
- Evidence of ability to lead on projects involving other members of the Dietetic Department/ MDT
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience working as a Dietitian
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience of service development and or practice innovation
- Experience of working with patients with cancer
Other Factors
Essential
- Ability to travel to meet role requirements
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc/PGDip in Nutrition and Dietetics & Current HCPC registration
- Evidence of post graduate dietetic education
Desirable
- BDA Member
- Basic Clinical Supervisory Skills training
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Broad up to date knowledge and practical application of Dietetics
- Able to communicate with clients using dietary counselling, motivational and negotiation skills.
- Presentation and teaching skills
- Able to analyse information and to make judgements on dietetic issues.
- Able to be flexible and adaptable in terms of working hours and work location
- Evidence of ability to lead on projects involving other members of the Dietetic Department/ MDT
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience working as a Dietitian
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience of service development and or practice innovation
- Experience of working with patients with cancer
Other Factors
Essential
- Ability to travel to meet role requirements
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
