Job summary
Band 6 skilled Dietitian
9 months fixed contract (ends March 26)
2 Days a week (0.4 WTE)
We are looking for a Dietitian with band 6 clinical experience to work 2 days a week within our busy department. This post is likely to support the band 7 oncology dietitian, reviewing cancer patients (F2F and telephone). This role can be flexible and working from home will be considered, days to be confirmed.
You would need to be highly organised, time efficient and show great leadership within your day to day practice. Excellent communication skills within the team is essential whilst also demonstrating empathy and professionalism with this patient group.
There are internal CPD opportunities to support development and there may be opportunities to support student training (Plymouth University and Birmingham University dietetic students).
If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact Kaylee Sayer (Kaylee.sayer@nbt.nhs.uk) or Lynsey Francey (lynsey.francey@nbt.nhs.uk) or call 0117 4145428.
Main duties of the job
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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To provide effective and evidence-based dietetic service to oncology services.
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This means providing expert advice to patients, carers and clinicians about the most effective nutritional treatment and management of patients with a cancer diagnosis.
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ensuring that dietary intervention optimises nutritional status taking into account the effects and treatments of different cancers
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liaising with members of the health care team in hospital and in the community to ensure they are fully informed and able to support the patient in implementing the appropriate nutritional prescription / management for their condition.
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To be responsible for and manage a defined clinical caseload. The caseload will include complex cases which the post-holder will manage.
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To undertake core dietetic clinical responsibilities as outlined by HCPC.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
To provide effective and evidence-based dietetic service to oncology services.
-
This means providing expert advice to patients, carers and clinicians about the most effective nutritional treatment and management of patients with a cancer diagnosis.
-
ensuring that dietary intervention optimises nutritional status taking into account the effects and treatments of different cancers
-
liaising with members of the health care team in hospital and in the community to ensure they are fully informed and able to support the patient in implementing the appropriate nutritional prescription / management for their condition.
-
To be responsible for and manage a defined clinical caseload. The caseload will include complex cases which the post-holder will manage.
-
To undertake core dietetic clinical responsibilities as outlined by HCPC.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- HCPC
- Completed B5 in clinical NHS setting
- Experience of working with complex conditions (specifically cancer)
- Experience of nutrition support
Desirable
- Specific interest in this role
- Well written application
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- HCPC
- Completed B5 in clinical NHS setting
- Experience of working with complex conditions (specifically cancer)
- Experience of nutrition support
Desirable
- Specific interest in this role
- Well written application
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).
