Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the dietetic team at Velindre Cancer Centre for a permanent Band 5 Oncology Dietitian.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a tailored dietetic service to Oncology patients undergoing non-surgical treatment and palliative care alongside nursing and AHP colleagues in well developed multi-disciplinary teams.
New graduates due to qualify in summer 2023 are eligible to apply
Main duties of the job
The job will involve working within inpatient wards, radiotherapy units and chemotherapy clinics to provide dietetic input, optimising nutritional status through oral and enteral nutrition and managing treatment side effects. As a small team, there is ample opportunity for service developments, education and professional development. Supervision and support will be provided.
The post holder will be a HCPC qualified dietitian with an interest in nutrition support and an understanding of the challenges experienced by patients undergoing treatments for cancer. It is desirable to have experience of oncology patients. We are also looking for a team player that can manage a busy caseload, of both clinical and non-clinical duties. A high standard of personal organisation and time management are essential.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Vales
Essential
- Work independently within parameters set by codes of conduct, professional guidelines and policies
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Current HCPC registration
Desirable
- Member of BDA specialist oncology group
Experience
Essential
- Experience and knowledge at undergraduate level of a range of clinical conditions and current best practicets all essential criteria
- Evidence in the provision of nutrition support (i.e. food fortification, sip feeds, enteral nutrition)
Desirable
- Working with cancer patients
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Contribute effectively as part of MDT
- Able to work under own initiative manage own caseload and prioritise work
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- IT and keyboard skills
Person Specification
Vales
Essential
- Work independently within parameters set by codes of conduct, professional guidelines and policies
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Current HCPC registration
Desirable
- Member of BDA specialist oncology group
Experience
Essential
- Experience and knowledge at undergraduate level of a range of clinical conditions and current best practicets all essential criteria
- Evidence in the provision of nutrition support (i.e. food fortification, sip feeds, enteral nutrition)
Desirable
- Working with cancer patients
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Contribute effectively as part of MDT
- Able to work under own initiative manage own caseload and prioritise work
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- IT and keyboard skills
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).
