Are you a dietitian with broad range of clinical experience and with experience or an interest in working within Haematology? A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent 0.6 W.T.E. (22.5hours/ week) Specialist Haematology Dietitian at the City campus- Nottingham, with a focus on supporting the implementation of a new patient pathway for CAR-T therapy within the current Haematology Dietetic service. The post will cover both inpatient and outpatient caseloads within Haematology (including lymphoma, leukaemia, myeloma, bone marrow transplant & CAR-T therapy). You will be well supported by a Highly Specialist Lead Haematology Dietitian and established team of Specialist Haematology Dietitians.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide clinical support within Haematologyas part of a shared dietetic caseload of inpatient and outpatients in a variety of clinical areas. The successful candidate will support complex nutritional interventions, as well as nutrition support and enteral feeding, so experience in these areas would be beneficial.

We actively encourage service improvement and audit and are committed to continuing professional development for all our staff (which includes attending recognised training courses and involvement in service development).

You'll need to have excellent communication and leadership skills, a flexible approach and the ability to manage your own time and workload and that of other members of staff within a supportive team. Experience of nutritional support and evidence of a varied clinical experience is essential.

This role is linked to the CAR-T treatment pathway, alongside the wider Haematology Dietetic team you will be involved in the implementation of this new patient pathway within the Haematology Dietetic service, training Dietitians and the wider multidisciplinary team regarding CAR-T therapy and the Dietetic considerations within this patient group. The dietitian is a core member of the multi-disciplinary team and will work collaboratively with consultants and specialist nurses to deliver high quality nutritional care to patients.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition to the above summary, you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached.

As part of this role you will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered dietitian

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a dietitian in nutritional support

Desirable

• Experience in Haematology

Analytical and judgement

Essential

• Able to interpret complex information to make decisions

Communication

Essential

• Able to communicate with a range of individuals on complex matters
• Able to work within an MDT

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

City Campus

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

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