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Upper and Lower GI Oncology Dietitian

Employer
North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
Location
LONDON
Salary
£42,939 to £50,697 PER ANNUM INCLUSIVE OF HCAS
Closing date
16 Oct 2024
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Profession
Dietitian
Grade
Band 6
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
JOB ADVERT FOR BAND 6 SPECIALIST MACMILLAN ONCOLOGY DIETITIAN: UPPER & LOWER GI

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a specialist Band 6 Macmillan Dietitian in oncology at the NMUH. We are looking for a Dietitian with an interest in oncology to cover this post. The post covers Upper GI, Lower GI, lung and other cancers, inpatients and outpatients, radiotherapy and chemotherapy out-patient services. You will be supported and supervised by the lead Oncology Dietitian. We have a radiotherapy department, Chemotherapy Day Unit, and a dedicated oncology ward. The Dietetic Department is part of the Therapies Department. We are the first Nutrition & Dietetic Department in London to commence seven day services, and you will be required to work week-ends as part of the department rota. The dietetic department undertakes student training for 2 and 3 placements. Both the Dietetic Department and NMUH have a robust continuous professional development (CPD) programme, and are committed to providing excellent line management, supervision/support and specialist training. In order to support you in this role, you would receive training and supervision tailored to your needs.For any queries about the post, please contact Mandakini Patel, Head of Nutrition & Dietetics, Clinical & Professional Lead, on 0208 887 2405 or 07816861658, or email: mandakini.patel@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive Nutrition and Dietetic Service to the Oncology services including inpatients, Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy outpatient services at the North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust. To take on role for specialist Upper & Lower GI Dietetic services. (Optional: Extended roles within own scope of practice such as non-medical prescribing in the oncology outpatient and inpatient services, extended role for management and care of balloon gastrostomy feeding tubes, with appropriate training). To contribute to the development and provision of education programmes for patients and staff within and out-with the Trust, and to develop oncology education resources. To contribute to producing, implementing, and updating oncology policies and procedures. To contribute on and regularly participate in research and audit within oncology and the wider Dietetic Service. To participate and contribute to the Nutrition Team, and provide cover for other specialist services areas as and when required. To participate in seven day service on a rota basis. To undertake the planning, organisation, allocation, and training of student training for oncology. Multidisciplinary team working, close liaison between acute and community teams, and highly developed skills in communicating with oncology patients, carers, and other service users is essential. To be responsible for regular supervision, and appraisals of junior staff.

About us

North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system - consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches.

We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George's University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary To provide a comprehensive Nutrition and Dietetic Service to the Oncology services including inpatients, Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy outpatient services at the North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust. To take on role for specialist Upper & Lower GI Dietetic services. (Optional: Extended roles within own scope of practice such as non-medical prescribing in the oncology outpatient and inpatient services, extended role for management and care of balloon gastrostomy feeding tubes, with appropriate training). To contribute to the development and provision of education programmes for patients and staff within and out-with the Trust, and to develop oncology education resources. To contribute to producing, implementing, and updating oncology policies and procedures. To contribute on and regularly participate in research and audit within oncology and the wider Dietetic Service. To participate and contribute to the Nutrition Team, and provide cover for other specialist services areas as and when required. To participate in seven day service on a rota basis. To undertake the planning, organisation, allocation, and training of student training for oncology. Multidisciplinary team working, close liaison between acute and community teams, and highly developed skills in communicating with oncology patients, carers, and other service users is essential. To be responsible for regular supervision, and appraisals of junior staff.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • BSc in Dietetics 4 year degree course or equivalent oState Registered Dietitian with HCPC oBDA member


Desirable

  • oBDA post graduate diploma in advanced dietetic practice or equivalent in BDA postgraduate courses equivalent to Masters degree oBDA member of specialist Oncology group


Skills and abilities

Essential

  • oAbility to provide specialised treatment packages, plan and provide appropriate monitoring oAbility to analyse complex, conflicting information and deciding on the most appropriate treatment plan from a range of options oAbility to supervise junior staff oAbility to communicate complex, conflicting, sensitive information oTeaching and presentation skills to individuals and groups oAbility to work as part of a team and to liaise with professionals at all levels oUse of software packages including Word, Excel, nutritional assessment packages, statistical packages oDevelop, implement policies and procedures oAbility to prioritise workload oDemonstrate time management oFlexible oAssertive oAccurate record keeping oMaintain confidentiality


Experience

Essential

  • oUp to date clinical knowledge in oncology oKnowledge of government strategy on above areas oKnowledge of Oncology and general medications oExperience of audit oExperience of training student dietitians oWorking as a team oExperience of working with different ethnic groups


Desirable

  • oPost graduate highly specialist courses on oncology, nutritional support oExperience of research


Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values


Other requirements

Essential

  • oEvidence of commitment to CPD oDemonstrate an understanding of equal opportunities


Employer details

Employer name

North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust

Address

DEPARTMENT OF NUTRITION & DIETETICS, NORTH MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

STERLING WAY

LONDON

N18 1QX

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393-NMUH-1706

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