Macmillan Oncology Dietitian
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Job summary
A full-time, fixed term, opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated dietitian with a desire to develop their clinical skills to join our proactive team of 52 dietitians and dietetic assistants at The Royal Surrey Hospital for 12 months. This is an ideal post to start or broaden your dietetic career.
We are looking for somebody with an interest in oncology who has good rapport with patients and staff and takes pride in providing an efficient and effective dietetic service. You will be provided with support and training to develop your skills in the oncology setting.
The Dietetic Department at The Royal Surrey Hospital has an active audit and research culture, promoting clinical effectiveness in patient care. You will join a forward thinking and innovative dietetic team, which undertakes the training of A, B and C placement students, and is involved in teaching at the University of Surrey as well as supporting students with dissertation projects. This is an excellent opportunity in a supportive environment where you will be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally.
If you are an HCPC registered dietitian with an interest in oncology, looking for an opportunity to develop your skills within an approachable and supportive team, we would strongly encourage you to apply.
Main duties of the job
Working alongside our team of specialist dietitians, you will have a very varied caseload and will work within several MDTs. You will be expected to provide high quality nutritional care to oncology inpatients and outpatients attending Royal Surrey Cancer Centre both in face-to-face and telephone clinics. You will be involved in delivering education sessions to healthcare professionals and patients. As a Macmillan professional, you will also have access to support for learning and development from Macmillan Cancer Support.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Details
Date posted
18 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,469 to £38,308 a year (per annum) includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
384-JH-EMF18016-B5
Job locations
Royal Surrey Hospital
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Surrey Hospital
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Employer's website
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