An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Nutrition and Dietetic department at Bedford Hospital as a fixed term part time dietitian specialising in oncology. We have funding for 22.5 hours but can be flexible to suit your needs if less hours are desired.

The role has the flexibility to be either based at Bedford Hospital, remote working or a combination of both. The community team have full access to remote working, with all patient notes on SystmOne. You will receive a laptop and mobile phone to support remote working.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide highly specialist dietetic input for patients within North and Mid Bedfordshire who are under the care of the Bedford oncology service at the Macmillan Primrose Unit. This service encompasses all tumour sites including upper gastrointestinal, hepato-pancreato-biliary, head and neck, lung, colorectal, breast, bladder, gynaecological and haematological. Patients will be supported prior to, during and post treatment in line with the survivorship and rehabilitation agenda.

The post holder will also provide support for less experienced dietitians and dietetic assistant practitioners. This is a highly specialist role and requires excellent time management skills.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A& E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To manage a highly complex caseload of oncology patients at the Macmillan Primrose unit, endoscopy unit, local hospices and in the North and Mid Bedfordshire community.

2. To attend and contribute to relevant MDT clinics to support patients prior to and post-surgery, prior to, during and post chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

3. To provide a highly specialist dietetics service to consultant-led outpatient clinics.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in dietetics
• HCPC registered

Experience

Essential

• Oncology experience
• HEF experience
• Experience managing own caseload
• Experience supervising dietitians/dietetic assistant practitioners
• Experience managing own workload

Desirable

• NHS experience

Knowledge

Essential

• General dietetics knowledge
• Oncology knowledge
• Time management skills
• Autonomous working

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

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