Job summary
This is exciting opportunity to join a motivated and forward thinking upper GI team as a Specialist Upper GI Dietitian. The service focuses on patients with complex needs either in relation to their diagnosis or as a result of ongoing treatments or disease progression. You will be responsible for comprehensive assessment and dietetic treatment of your patients. The main referral group will be upper gastrointestinal and Hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) patients and you will be integrated into the Upper GI MDT, working closely with the Specialist nurses.
The post holder needs sound knowledge and skill in the treatment of patients with complex dietary needs, including enteral feeding. We are constantly looking at improving our way of working and responding to the changing models in both cancer care and AHP practice.
If you enjoy a challenge and want to work in an evolving area and are keen to develop your specialist skills then this post is for you
Main duties of the job
Provide dietetic support to patients with upper GI and other cancers as appropriate. Based in the upper GI nursing team and acting as integral part of the MDT
About us
You will be based in the upper GI nursing team working closely as a MDT and provide dietetic support to upper GI and other cancer patients as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description and person specification for full details of the role and main responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description and person specification for full details of the role and main responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of Postgraduate Training in cancer care
Desirable
- Member of Professional Body
- Studied at Masters level or equivalent
Training
Essential
- Clinical Educator Training
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant Special Interest Groups/ BDA oncology group
Experience
Essential
- Recent NHS experience demonstrating ability to assess, treat and evaluate care in acute and community setting
- Good Clinical Reasoning skills
- Evidence of CPD, self-directed learning and Reflective Practice
- Awareness of relevant Legislation, NSF'S/ Local and National initiatives
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Ability to maintain legible and accurate records
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- Teaching/Presentation skills
- Experience developing others, including student training
Desirable
- Previous experience in Upper GI and/or Oncology
- Experience in contributing to service improvements e.g. Audit, patient information etc
- Experience in dealing with complaints (e.g. diffusing complaint or investigating complaint)
Special Knowledge / Expertise
Essential
- Good overall knowledge and experience of dietetic treatment for people with artificial feeding regimes and nutritional support
- Expertise in assessing and problem solving in complex cases
Desirable
- Previous experience working at Band 6 level
- Previous experience in Upper GI and/or Oncology
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates positive attitude and behaviours
- Excellent Time Management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties and in difficult situations
- Self motivated with ability to work independently and influence others
- Excellent Team Player
- Proven ability to work well in a team
- Ability to make decisions and problem solve when dealing with routine situations
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and concentrate in conditions requiring emotional demands
- Ability to recognise own limitations and have a willingness to share and learn skills from others
- Ability to prioritise and organize own and others caseloads
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of Postgraduate Training in cancer care
Desirable
- Member of Professional Body
- Studied at Masters level or equivalent
Training
Essential
- Clinical Educator Training
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant Special Interest Groups/ BDA oncology group
Experience
Essential
- Recent NHS experience demonstrating ability to assess, treat and evaluate care in acute and community setting
- Good Clinical Reasoning skills
- Evidence of CPD, self-directed learning and Reflective Practice
- Awareness of relevant Legislation, NSF'S/ Local and National initiatives
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Ability to maintain legible and accurate records
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- Teaching/Presentation skills
- Experience developing others, including student training
Desirable
- Previous experience in Upper GI and/or Oncology
- Experience in contributing to service improvements e.g. Audit, patient information etc
- Experience in dealing with complaints (e.g. diffusing complaint or investigating complaint)
Special Knowledge / Expertise
Essential
- Good overall knowledge and experience of dietetic treatment for people with artificial feeding regimes and nutritional support
- Expertise in assessing and problem solving in complex cases
Desirable
- Previous experience working at Band 6 level
- Previous experience in Upper GI and/or Oncology
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates positive attitude and behaviours
- Excellent Time Management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties and in difficult situations
- Self motivated with ability to work independently and influence others
- Excellent Team Player
- Proven ability to work well in a team
- Ability to make decisions and problem solve when dealing with routine situations
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and concentrate in conditions requiring emotional demands
- Ability to recognise own limitations and have a willingness to share and learn skills from others
- Ability to prioritise and organize own and others caseloads
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
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
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
Acre street, Lindley
Huddersfield
HD3 3EA
Employer's website
https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
