Job summary
A part-time, opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated oncology dietitian with a desire to develop their skills to join our proactive team of 52 dietitians and dietetic assistants at The Royal Surrey Hospital.We are looking for somebody with experience in oncology who has good rapport with patients and staff and takes pride in providing an efficient and effective dietetic service. 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.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
The post holder will work as part of the General Oncology dietetic team sharing responsibility for the smooth running of the service in line with Trust performance targets. They will provide dietetic support within an agreed caseload to individuals requiring treatment for general oncology cancers. This will include those patients under the care of the Surgical, Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy teams. The delivery of this service can take place in outpatient clinics, at ward level and in the radiotherapy unit. The post holder will have an active role in teaching other professionals, including students and patients, both as individuals and in groups. A considerate, patient focused service will be provided in all dealings with patients and with staff around the hospital and throughout the Cancer Network.
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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Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide dietetic support within an agreed caseload to individuals referred to the General Oncology team.To provide nutrition and dietetic care for adult inpatients and outpatients by initiating, establishing and monitoring feeding care for patients, including interpretation of biochemical anthropometric data, and clinical condition.To provide a resource of expert nutritional knowledge for other health professionals (including dietitians), across the Trust who refer to the General Oncology Team.To work with other professionals to ensure best practice. This will include reviewing, updating and implementing nutrition and dietetic-related policies and procedures.To review and update educational material for patient use, and for healthcare professionals
To attend relevant multidisciplinary team meetings in order to take an active role in treatment planning for individuals and to facilitate good communication.To liaise with surrounding Trusts, including Primary Care Trusts, to provide a seamless and effective service.To liaise with other healthcare professionals working in specialties to assess teaching needs and to produce or purchase high quality literature for use by them.To play an active role in teaching other health care professionals including students.
To remain up-to-date in the specialties of oncology, and incorporate changes to assessment practices in response to internal and external initiatives.To audit working practices and benefits of the service. Methods that will be employed include continual review of present practice against service goals and documented standards e.g. NICE guidelines.To assist with clinical audit and research with colleagues related to the development and clinical effectiveness of the Dietetic Service.To participate in data collection to measure activity and outcomes.To actively participate in nutrition-related clinical trials and national and local level, as required, within funded time.To provide input to departmental meetings and Journal Clubs and contribute to the strategic aims of the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide dietetic support within an agreed caseload to individuals referred to the General Oncology team.To provide nutrition and dietetic care for adult inpatients and outpatients by initiating, establishing and monitoring feeding care for patients, including interpretation of biochemical anthropometric data, and clinical condition.To provide a resource of expert nutritional knowledge for other health professionals (including dietitians), across the Trust who refer to the General Oncology Team.To work with other professionals to ensure best practice. This will include reviewing, updating and implementing nutrition and dietetic-related policies and procedures.To review and update educational material for patient use, and for healthcare professionals
To attend relevant multidisciplinary team meetings in order to take an active role in treatment planning for individuals and to facilitate good communication.To liaise with surrounding Trusts, including Primary Care Trusts, to provide a seamless and effective service.To liaise with other healthcare professionals working in specialties to assess teaching needs and to produce or purchase high quality literature for use by them.To play an active role in teaching other health care professionals including students.
To remain up-to-date in the specialties of oncology, and incorporate changes to assessment practices in response to internal and external initiatives.To audit working practices and benefits of the service. Methods that will be employed include continual review of present practice against service goals and documented standards e.g. NICE guidelines.To assist with clinical audit and research with colleagues related to the development and clinical effectiveness of the Dietetic Service.To participate in data collection to measure activity and outcomes.To actively participate in nutrition-related clinical trials and national and local level, as required, within funded time.To provide input to departmental meetings and Journal Clubs and contribute to the strategic aims of the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Dietetics and registration with HCPC
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetics Association
- Membership of BDA specialist group, e.g. Oncology
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience including nutrition support
- Evidence of MDT work
- Post qualification experience in oncology and palliative care
Desirable
- Work in acute and community settings
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Dietetics and registration with HCPC
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetics Association
- Membership of BDA specialist group, e.g. Oncology
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience including nutrition support
- Evidence of MDT work
- Post qualification experience in oncology and palliative care
Desirable
- Work in acute and community settings
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
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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).
