Job summary
Are you interested in nutritional support, keen to work within a specialist oncology setting and enjoy multidisciplinary working? Then this may be the job for you. An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated dietitian to join our team in chelsea. There will be an opportunity to gain experience in patients with a variety of cancers (including head and neck and gastro-intestinal) at all aspects of their cancer journey. You will have a caseload of both in-patients and outpatient clinics.
What can we provide?The opportunity to work within the largest cancer centre in Europe and to build on your existing skills and experience. You should have at least 18 months experience in nutritional support and have experience of working with cancer patients. The hospital encourages professional and personal development through an in-service education programme and support for study leave.
The Nutrition and Dietetics service is part of the Therapies department which is committed to a philosophy that addresses the physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of all individuals with cancer through a genuinely multi-disciplinary approach.
We're world-renowned for our research and treatment of cancer and we have been awarded the Charter Mark for our commitment to excellence in patient care.
To make an informal enquiry or to visit us please contact Rhianna Rout-Lysandrou, Senior Specialist Dietitian, telephone 0207-808 2814 or email Rhianna.Rout-Lysandrou@rmh.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
Provide the Royal Marsden Hospital with an effective and flexible nutrition and dietetic service to in and out patients. The post-holder should be an experienced practitioner, who is a source of knowledge and expertise for, patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification
To monitor and review nutritional care plans against outcome measures and adjust care plans as appropriate to facilitate achievement of goals.
Communicate highly complex sensitive information in an understandable form to patients (from a diverse and multicultural population), carers, managers and colleagues using negotiation, persuasion, motivation and counselling skills. For example the potential benefits of using artificial nutrition in palliative care patients.
To accurately record all assessments and interventions in dietetic record cards, medical and nursing notes in line with trust policy, departmental and professional standards.
The post will provide ample opportunities to extend your knowledge and skill within a specialist environment and you will be encouraged get involved in service development alongside experienced specialist dietitians and teaching.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification
To monitor and review nutritional care plans against outcome measures and adjust care plans as appropriate to facilitate achievement of goals.
Communicate highly complex sensitive information in an understandable form to patients (from a diverse and multicultural population), carers, managers and colleagues using negotiation, persuasion, motivation and counselling skills. For example the potential benefits of using artificial nutrition in palliative care patients.
To accurately record all assessments and interventions in dietetic record cards, medical and nursing notes in line with trust policy, departmental and professional standards.
The post will provide ample opportunities to extend your knowledge and skill within a specialist environment and you will be encouraged get involved in service development alongside experienced specialist dietitians and teaching.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc / Postgraduate Diploma Nutrition & Dietetics
- HPC registered
- Minimum 18 months post - registration experience in nutrition and dietetics
- Health and safety risk awareness
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Understanding of team dynamics
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of audit and research methodology
Desirable
- Knowledge of dietetics in oncology
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Ability to work effectively alone, with individuals and groups
- Clinical reasoning skills
- Evidence of professional development, commitment to lifelong learning
- Evaluation and research skills
- Accurate keyboard skills - data inputting, word processing, internet and dietary analysis
- Knowledge of troubleshooting regarding enteral feeding tubes
Desirable
- Presentation skills - evidence informal presentations to small groups
- Commitment to clinical supervision
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions
- Able to set priorities and meet daily deadlines
- Able to reflect and appraise own performance
- Able to deal with distressed patient, carers and staff
- Ability to liaise with all professionals at all levels
- Able to organise complex information
- Maintain confidentiality
Other
Desirable
- Member of BDA oncology group
- Teaching experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc / Postgraduate Diploma Nutrition & Dietetics
- HPC registered
- Minimum 18 months post - registration experience in nutrition and dietetics
- Health and safety risk awareness
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Understanding of team dynamics
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of audit and research methodology
Desirable
- Knowledge of dietetics in oncology
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Ability to work effectively alone, with individuals and groups
- Clinical reasoning skills
- Evidence of professional development, commitment to lifelong learning
- Evaluation and research skills
- Accurate keyboard skills - data inputting, word processing, internet and dietary analysis
- Knowledge of troubleshooting regarding enteral feeding tubes
Desirable
- Presentation skills - evidence informal presentations to small groups
- Commitment to clinical supervision
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions
- Able to set priorities and meet daily deadlines
- Able to reflect and appraise own performance
- Able to deal with distressed patient, carers and staff
- Ability to liaise with all professionals at all levels
- Able to organise complex information
- Maintain confidentiality
Other
Desirable
- Member of BDA oncology group
- Teaching experience
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).
