Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Dietitian to work in the newly created colorectal prehabilitation team. This will be a part time role for a period of 18 months, and will be considered as a fixed term contract or a secondment. This Dietitian role will involve working as part of a wider MDT including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, nursing staff and Surgical teams.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a highly specialist dietetic interventions & leadership in the establishment of a surgical prehabilitation service at Royal Cornwall Hospital.
- Working as an autonomous practitioner, to maintain an agreed case load for patients, performing advanced assessment of patients including those with highly complex presentations, to formulate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- As required to undertake line manager duties for relevant teams, act as a clinical lead and support other teams.
- To work alongside the Inpatient Therapy Manager and Deputy Inpatient Therapy Manager, and the Professional Lead, in planning, co-coordinating, delivering and evaluating the service.
- To be instrumental in the on-going development of a range of nutritional services and practices that provide high quality care and interventions across the Trust.
- To carry out any special duties associated with the post
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description document for more details re: the job role and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description document for more details re: the job role and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Dietetics/Nutrition and Dietetics
- HCPC Registered Dietitian
- Evidence of further formal study e.g. Postgraduate qualifications, (Postgraduate certificate/Diploma, Masters modules, or equivalent management qualification
Desirable
- Supplementary Prescriber
- Membership of relevant professional body
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience
- Comprehensive experience of a variety of clinical specialties in a range of acute inpatients and community/outpatient settings
- Proven experience of managing a service or change process
- Ability to demonstrate highly developed leadership skills
Desirable
- Experience of writing Policies and Clinical Guidelines
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Flexible, motivated, enthusiastic, innovative and visionary
- Commitment to and understanding of teams and team working
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Dietetics/Nutrition and Dietetics
- HCPC Registered Dietitian
- Evidence of further formal study e.g. Postgraduate qualifications, (Postgraduate certificate/Diploma, Masters modules, or equivalent management qualification
Desirable
- Supplementary Prescriber
- Membership of relevant professional body
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience
- Comprehensive experience of a variety of clinical specialties in a range of acute inpatients and community/outpatient settings
- Proven experience of managing a service or change process
- Ability to demonstrate highly developed leadership skills
Desirable
- Experience of writing Policies and Clinical Guidelines
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Flexible, motivated, enthusiastic, innovative and visionary
- Commitment to and understanding of teams and team working
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).
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