Highly Specialist Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) Dietitian
- Employer
- Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Salford
- Salary
- £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa pro rata
- Closing date
- 17 Dec 2024
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We are delighted to advertise a permanent Band 7 UGI Dietetic post working as a member of the Greater Manchester Oesophago-gastric Surgical Multi-Disciplinary.
The role will complement our existing Gastro Dietetic Team which consists of an ACP post, 4.0wte Band 7 Dietitians, 6.8wte Band 6 Dietitians, 1.0wte Band 5 Dietitian and 2.8wte Dietetic assistants.
Main duties of the job
You will work alongside the Greater Manchester Oesophago-gastric Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide holistic care and treatment planning for those patients diagnosed with an UGI cancer, plus those with benign UGI conditions. This role will support the establishment of early dietetic assessment for patients diagnosed with an UGI cancer in the East Cheshire region, optimising their nutritional status during diagnosis.
The position requires a leader who is adaptable, motivated, compassionate, and dynamic to work within this established service. It is essential that you are skilled in working as part of a multidisciplinary team and successful at engaging others. Experience of treating patients and working in an acute and outpatient setting is essential. Good communication skills and flexibility are essential qualities.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our threecore values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a betterwork-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications and Professional Registration
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Desirable
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salford Care Organisation
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
236-SCO-P493-24-A
The role will complement our existing Gastro Dietetic Team which consists of an ACP post, 4.0wte Band 7 Dietitians, 6.8wte Band 6 Dietitians, 1.0wte Band 5 Dietitian and 2.8wte Dietetic assistants.
Main duties of the job
You will work alongside the Greater Manchester Oesophago-gastric Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide holistic care and treatment planning for those patients diagnosed with an UGI cancer, plus those with benign UGI conditions. This role will support the establishment of early dietetic assessment for patients diagnosed with an UGI cancer in the East Cheshire region, optimising their nutritional status during diagnosis.
The position requires a leader who is adaptable, motivated, compassionate, and dynamic to work within this established service. It is essential that you are skilled in working as part of a multidisciplinary team and successful at engaging others. Experience of treating patients and working in an acute and outpatient setting is essential. Good communication skills and flexibility are essential qualities.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our threecore values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a betterwork-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications and Professional Registration
Essential
- BSc. or MSc. in Nutrition and Dietetics or Post-graduate qualification in Dietetics1 Professional registration
- State registration as a Dietitian with the HCPC
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
- Member of relevant British Dietetic Association Specialist Group
- Higher degree or additional qualification in nutrition related topic
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Expert clinical knowledge in UGI benign and cancer conditions
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and work in MDT
- Ability to develop individual nutrition care plans
- Knowledge of current best practice in clinical field
- Expertise in obtaining accurate anthropometric measurements
- Reflective practice and portfolio development skills
- High level of expertise in nutritional support
Desirable
- High level of nutritional knowledge for the range of gastrointestinal conditions
- Evidence of CPD activities within specialist field
- Ability to interpret and analyse statistical data
- Membership of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Group
- Experience of working in a leadership role (clinical or non-clinical)
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salford Care Organisation
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
236-SCO-P493-24-A
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