Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated dietitian to join our team of 45 dietitians, dietetic assistants and administration at the Royal Surrey Hospital in Guildford. This is a 0.8wte Band 6 post.
The post-holder will work within our established H&N oncology dietetic teams, providing support to both inpatients and outpatients undergoing cancer treatment at St Luke's Cancer Centre. The primary focus of this role will be to support the H&N Oncology dietetic team but there will be an opportunity to support and gain experience with the other specialty teams in the department. You will have a very varied caseload and will work within several MDTs. You will be expected to provide high quality nutritional care both in face-to-face and telephone clinics.
You will join a forward thinking dietetic team which undertakes the training of student dietitians, and also focuses on research and audit in its areas of activity to promote clinical effectiveness in patient care. You will be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally, with the chance to shadow and learn from specialist oncology dietitians.
If you are an HCPC registered dietitian with experience and a strong interest in oncology, looking for an opportunity to develop your skills within a friendly and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist dietetic care to Head and Neck (H&N) oncology inpatients and outpatients referred to the Head and Neck Oncology dietitians at the Royal Surrey County Hospital and The Royal Surrey Cancer Centre.
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.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
The post holder will work as part of the H&N 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 Head and Neck 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.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you would benefit from additional supportsuch as meeting the recruiting manager or visiting the interview environment in advanceplease let us know when applying
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
The post holder will work as part of the H&N 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 Head and Neck 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.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you would benefit from additional supportsuch as meeting the recruiting manager or visiting the interview environment in advanceplease let us know when applying
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
Essential
- Post qualification experience including nutrition support and general surgery.
- Evidence of MDT work.
- Experience of teaching / lecturing to a variety of health professionals.
- Experience of effective working with a multidisciplinary team.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Desirable
- Post qualification experience in oncology and palliative care.
- Experience of working in acute and community settings.
- Knowledge and experience of using the Cerner system.
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
Essential
- Post qualification experience including nutrition support and general surgery.
- Evidence of MDT work.
- Experience of teaching / lecturing to a variety of health professionals.
- Experience of effective working with a multidisciplinary team.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Desirable
- Post qualification experience in oncology and palliative care.
- Experience of working in acute and community settings.
- Knowledge and experience of using the Cerner system.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
