Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Dietetics (Oncology)

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

This is an exciting & unique opportunity to be at the forefront of the delivery of our Dietetic Oncology service. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to work as part of an established multi-disciplinary team, delivering nutrition support, advice & rehabilitation across a complex & diverse caseload

The Macmillan Dietetic Team consists of Dietitians & a Dietetic Assistant Practitioner. You will work closely with all members of the team & other members of the MDT e.g., the Clinical Nurse Specialists & Oncologists. We provide dietetic support to patients with Head & Neck, Upper GI, HBP, Lung, Colorectal, Haematological cancers & others. Clinical delivery extends across both acute & community settings as an integrated NHS Trust

The oncology team forms part of our close knit & supportive Dietetics department that includes over 40 clinicians & associated staff supporting the specialities of paediatrics, diabetes, intensive care, inpatients, acute rehabilitation, general outpatients, community nutrition support & gastroenterology

We are vibrant & thriving department that continually engages with new research and technology. We utilise globally renowned guest speakers to deliver training. The use of social media allows us to regularly share and celebrate our teams' achievements (@ESHTDietitians @ESHTPSDs). In addition to this, the team promotes & values a strong focus on the health and wellbeing of our staff through social events and activities

Main duties of the job

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will be an expert in dietetic practice and act as pivotal member of the team, able to make high level clinical decisions autonomously regarding their patients. The successful candidate will be actively involved in service development and quality improvement projects across both oncology and wider dietetic/clinical pathways. They will be expected to be involved in delivering training to a wide range of clinicians and teams, as well as demonstrating strong leadership in order to meet the development requirements of the four pillars of advanced practice.

ESHT are leading the way with developing our services. As part of our team you will be involved in our Nationally recognised rehabilitation forum, details can be found at Rehabilitation - East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (esht.nhs.uk), please take a look!

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Date posted

19 October 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£48,526 to £54,619 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

374-LBDA026

Job locations

Cross Site

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC active Registration
  • Degree (4 year) in Dietetics or equivalent
  • Teaching and Mentoring qualification (or relevant experience)
  • Leadership and/or management qualification
  • Evidence of continued professional development to Masters level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

Desirable

  • Advanced Clinical Practice qualification
  • Completion of relevant post graduate specialist course

Experience

Essential

  • Significant amount of post registration experience of which 3 years' experience at Band 6 level or above (or equivalent relevant experience)
  • Evidence of teaching in a variety of environments
  • Experience in Oncology specialism with evidence of CPD
  • Experience of cross organisational collaboration
  • Evidence of dissemination of knowledge in wider healthcare organisations
  • Evidence of undertaking and being participating in audit and research

Desirable

  • Evidence of system working
  • Evidence of publication in healthcare journals
  • Evidence of leadership in policy and practice change and transformation
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC active Registration
  • Degree (4 year) in Dietetics or equivalent
  • Teaching and Mentoring qualification (or relevant experience)
  • Leadership and/or management qualification
  • Evidence of continued professional development to Masters level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

Desirable

  • Advanced Clinical Practice qualification
  • Completion of relevant post graduate specialist course

Experience

Essential

  • Significant amount of post registration experience of which 3 years' experience at Band 6 level or above (or equivalent relevant experience)
  • Evidence of teaching in a variety of environments
  • Experience in Oncology specialism with evidence of CPD
  • Experience of cross organisational collaboration
  • Evidence of dissemination of knowledge in wider healthcare organisations
  • Evidence of undertaking and being participating in audit and research

Desirable

  • Evidence of system working
  • Evidence of publication in healthcare journals
  • Evidence of leadership in policy and practice change and transformation

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Professional Lead for Dietetics

Jenny Fielder

jenny.fielder1@nhs.net

07813435617

Date posted

19 October 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£48,526 to £54,619 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

374-LBDA026

Job locations

Cross Site

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


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