Job summary
An exciting opportunity to work in the specialist area of head and neck / oncology at the Freeman Hospital. This post is permanent funding of 0.70 WTE with the potential for extra hours. You will work with the well-established dietetic team of 5 Oncology Dietitians and provide care to patients who are under the care of the NCCC and ENT surgery. The team provides cover to the 2 Oncology wards, one Haematology ward, the ENT Surgery ward as well as the Teenager Young Person's unit, Radiotherapy Outpatients. The Oncology Dietetic team plays an integral part within several cancer MDT's as well as working closely with the Trust's Palliative Care team. The team is dedicated to research and development within oncology dietetics, striving to continually improve the service.
The Newcastle Nutrition Adult Dietetic team consists of 45 Dietitians working between the Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Hospital. We offer ongoing training and support with the opportunity to experience dietetics in many different specialist areas. The department also provides A, B and C placements for dietetic students. The Trust places significant value on its dietetic services in the provision of first-class patient care, and the dietetic service enjoys a high profile with excellent multidisciplinary involvement.
Main duties of the job
o Interview Date: Wednesday 5 March 2025o 26 hours 15 minutes/weeko You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
The post holder will be required to
o Deliver a high quality dietetic service within the specialist area of oncology
o Work effectively as part of the MDT
o Take part in student training and supervision
o Contribute to research and audit
You should be enthusiastic and self-motivated and will:
o Post-registration experience in oncology is desirable but not essential
o Be able to demonstrate ongoing CPD and have evidence of developing practice
o Be able to support colleagues and take responsibility for the clinical supervision of junior staff and students
o Have excellent communication skills
o Be able to maintain good relationships with colleagues and the wider MDT
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Delivers a comprehensive and effective clinical nutrition and dietetic service in acute hospital services in the specialist area/s or in the community. See appendix for in depth job details
- Provides specialist dietetic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and management in the clinical setting and in one or more sub-specialty areas. This may include supplementary prescribing
- Acts as a source of expertise in nutrition support/education and dietetics to patients, medical staff, health care professionals, relatives, carers and all relevant agencies.
- Provides expertise to Nutrition Teams and works in other multidisciplinary teams.
- Delivers education and training at all levels.
- Participates in team and multi-disciplinary evaluation, audit and research.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Delivers a comprehensive and effective clinical nutrition and dietetic service in acute hospital services in the specialist area/s or in the community. See appendix for in depth job details
- Provides specialist dietetic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and management in the clinical setting and in one or more sub-specialty areas. This may include supplementary prescribing
- Acts as a source of expertise in nutrition support/education and dietetics to patients, medical staff, health care professionals, relatives, carers and all relevant agencies.
- Provides expertise to Nutrition Teams and works in other multidisciplinary teams.
- Delivers education and training at all levels.
- Participates in team and multi-disciplinary evaluation, audit and research.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- HPC UK registered dietitian.
- Degree in Dietetics or Science/Nutrition Degree plus Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics.
- Evidence of specialist training or validated qualification in one or more speciality areas.
Desirable
- Basic counselling skills or training in cognitive behaviour therapy.
- Teaching certificate.
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or similar
- Clinical supervisory skills training
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Post registration clinical practice in general clinical dietetics.
- Range of general dietetics.
- Evidence of knowledge in specialty areas.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Understands Health Professions Council Code of Conduct.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Driving licence if relevant to the role.
- Basic keyboard skills - Word, E-mail, PowerPoint, Excel, dietary analysis
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- HPC UK registered dietitian.
- Degree in Dietetics or Science/Nutrition Degree plus Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics.
- Evidence of specialist training or validated qualification in one or more speciality areas.
Desirable
- Basic counselling skills or training in cognitive behaviour therapy.
- Teaching certificate.
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or similar
- Clinical supervisory skills training
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Post registration clinical practice in general clinical dietetics.
- Range of general dietetics.
- Evidence of knowledge in specialty areas.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Understands Health Professions Council Code of Conduct.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Driving licence if relevant to the role.
- Basic keyboard skills - Word, E-mail, PowerPoint, Excel, dietary analysis
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).
