We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and self-motivated Dietitian with excellent communication skills and knowledge to join our well-established multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will join the Cancer services team to provide and develop a high quality dietetic service to Oncology and Haematology patients. The post holder will cover a range of in and out-patient services and work closely with the wider MDT within each speciality. The post-holder will also be expected to participate in MDT training and development related to this specialist area, and to participate in departmental audits.

The wider dietetic department consists of over 60 dietitians, who provide clinical inpatient and outpatient services to a variety of specialties including oncology, renal, neurology, haematology,paediatrics, cardiology, major trauma, intensive care, gastro, surgical, diabetes, infectious diseases and HIV.

The department is committed to training dietetic placement students and actively participates in the training programs of clinical and non-clinical staff. There are numerous opportunities for professional and personal development.

Main duties of the job

Oncology

Meets in and out-pt needs for Lung, Lymphoma and Haematology pt groups across oncology/haematology wards.

Attends MDT weekly and works as part of MDT for each speciality.

Line manages team Band 4 post.

Head and Neck

Supports in and out Head and Neck pts across number of clinics

Attends MDT weekly and works as part of MDT for each speciality.

Line manages team Band 4 post.

About us

We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust - being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful - and behave in a way that reflects these.

St George's has very good public transport links by tube, train, bus and is on the CS7 cycle superhighway. Tooting is a great place to live and work. It has a wide range of excellent restaurants, cafes and bars, shops and markets, and is particularly well known for its authentic Southeast Asian cuisine and stores.

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please read the Job Description and Person Specification carefully for detailed job responsibilities as this is used to shortlist candidates.***

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of dietetics within the NHS
• Knowledge of dietetics within Head and Neck, Oncology and Haematology

Other

Essential

• Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions
• Able to maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders
• Membership of British Dietetic Association or other body conferring professional indemnity insurance

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• BSc / Post graduate diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
• HCPC current registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Membership of BDA and relevant specialist group e.g. Oncology Specialist Group

Experience

Essential

• Postgraduate experience of working in acute and/or community dietetic services at graduate / band 5 level
• Experience of undertaking clinical audit /research
• Experience in the clinical supervision of students
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Experience in teaching and education to patient groups and healthcare professionals

Desirable

• Clinical experience of working in Head and Neck, Oncology and Haematology

Skills

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Excellent IT skills
• Motivation and behavioural change skills

Employer details

Employer name

St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges Hospital

London

SW17 0QT

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