Due to recent investment in our Oesophago-Gastric (OG) service, we are looking to recruit Band 6 Specialist Dietitians to join our specialist multidisciplinary team. The Northern Oesophago-Gastric Unit is an established regional centre for both oncology and benign surgical procedures. We are looking for enthusiastic dietitians with an interest in oesophago-gastric dietetics to work with the specialist multidisciplinary team to support patients on treatment pathways for both OG cancer and benign conditions. This is an exciting opportunity to practice a wide range of dietetic skills including home enteral feeding and parenteral nutrition, whilst specialising in a complex and interesting disease area. Previous experience in OG dietetics is highly desirable and you must have experience in contributing to service development or clinical audits.

We have two vacancies to recruit to

Post 1: Permanent - 30 hours/week

Post 2: Fixed Term Temporary - 37.5 hours/week (20 January 2025 - 19 October 2025) to cover maternity leave.

Full-time or part-time working will be considered.

• Interview Date: 09 January 2025
• Full Time & Part Time hours available
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

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Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will join our friendly and supportive adult department of 40 dietitians providing clinical support to patients and act as a source of expertise to the wider Multidisciplinary team including surgical, medical, nursing and allied health professionals across the trust.

The post holder will be required to

• Deliver a high quality dietetic service within the specialist area of oesophago-gastric surgery
• Work effectively as part of the MDT
• Take part in student training and supervision
• Contribute to research and audit

You should be enthusiastic and self-motivated and will:

• Have post-registration experience in general dietetics
• Previous oesophago-gastric surgery or oncology experience is desirable but not essential
• Be able to demonstrate ongoing CPD and have evidence of developing practice
• Be able to support colleagues and take responsibility for the clinical supervision of junior staff and students
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be able to maintain good relationships with colleagues and the wider MDT

About us

Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

o Freeman Hospital

o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)

o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)

o Newcastle Dental Hospital

o Newcastle Fertility Centre

o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria

o Northern Genetics Service

o Cramlington Manor Walks

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be working closely with a Band 7 lead dietitian as well as the wider dietetic and multidisciplinary team to support the development of both inpatient and outpatient services. You will have the opportunity to be involved with and encouraged to participate in audits and other service development initiatives within the dietetic department and OG service.

We are committed to training A, B and C dietetic students (currently from Leeds Beckett and Newcastle Universities) and the successful candidate will be required to supervise students. The team is committed to supporting staff development and encourages research, audit and CPD opportunities.

The Trust places significant value on its dietetic services in the provision of first-class patient care, and the dietetic service enjoys a high profile with excellent multidisciplinary involvement.

Job Purpose

• Delivers a comprehensive and effective clinical nutrition and dietetic service in acute hospital services in the specialist area/s or in the community.
• Provides specialist dietetic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and management in the clinical setting and in one or more sub-specialty areas.
• Acts as a source of expertise in nutrition support/education and dietetics to patients, medical staff, health care professionals, relatives, carers and all relevant agencies.
• Provides expertise to clinical teams and works in other multidisciplinary teams.
• Delivers education and training at all levels.
• Participates in team and multi-disciplinary evaluation, audit and research.

Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• HPC UK registered dietitian
• Degree in Dietetics or Science/Nutrition Degree plus Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics.
• Evidence of specialist training or validated qualification in one or more speciality areas.

Desirable

• Basic counselling skills or training in cognitive behaviour therapy.
• Teaching certificate.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or similar.
• Clinical supervisory skills training.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Post registration clinical practice in general clinical dietetics.
• Range of general dietetics.
• Evidence of knowledge in specialty areas.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Understands Health Professions Council Code of Conduct.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Driving licence if relevant to the role.
• Basic keyboard skills - Word, E-mail, PowerPoint, Excel, dietary analysis.

Employer details

Employer name

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

317 Trustwide

NE7 7DN

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