Job summary
This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
An opportunity has arisen for a compassionate, person-centred, innovative and evidence-based dietitian to join the Cancer Care Dietitians at Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust on a fixed term basis for 12 months, covering a maternity leave in the team.
This is a fabulous opportunity for a qualified dietitian to gain experience working within oncology and haematology, supporting patients with cancer in Cornwall. We are a small team who are highly valued by the MDT and patients alike, the work is varied and you will see a wide range of conditions and dietetic management strategies.
The Cancer Care dietitians provide dietetic services to patients with cancer in Cornwall who are due to, are going through, or have recently completed treatment (surgery, systemic anti-cancer therapy and radiotherapy). We work closely with the cancer MDT, wider Dietetic department and The Cove Macmillan Support Centre.
Main duties of the job
To work as a senior autonomous practitioner providing dietetic support and advice for patients referred to the Cancer and Palliative Care service, their carers and Health Professionals delivering a service to these people.
To contribute to policy development.
To develop appropriate resources as required.
To evaluate the service, via quantitative and qualitative measures including patient experience
To help to support and/or establish Research and Development and a robust Audit review of the Nutrition and Dietetic service
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications, training and professional membership
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration as a Dietitian
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience including working within an acute hospital
- Experience working in oncology/haematology
- Experience managing tube fed patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting
Desirable
- Experience presenting to groups including healthcare professionals and service users
- Two (2) years post-registration experience in a variety of settings/specialies
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work within a team, build positive relationships and promote collaborative multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
- Ability to work autonomously
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information, verbally and written to a range of healthcare and other professionals
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of people using differing medias
- Ability to analyse, evaluate and report on complex data
- Excellent time management skills and organisational skills
- Competent IT skills, for example Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Microsoft Teams
Personal Qualities, behaviours and aptitudes
Essential
- Enthusiastic and resilient
- An ability to be flexible
- Team player
Person Specification
Qualifications, training and professional membership
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration as a Dietitian
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience including working within an acute hospital
- Experience working in oncology/haematology
- Experience managing tube fed patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting
Desirable
- Experience presenting to groups including healthcare professionals and service users
- Two (2) years post-registration experience in a variety of settings/specialies
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work within a team, build positive relationships and promote collaborative multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
- Ability to work autonomously
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information, verbally and written to a range of healthcare and other professionals
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of people using differing medias
- Ability to analyse, evaluate and report on complex data
- Excellent time management skills and organisational skills
- Competent IT skills, for example Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Microsoft Teams
Personal Qualities, behaviours and aptitudes
Essential
- Enthusiastic and resilient
- An ability to be flexible
- Team player
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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