We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced dietitian to join our team to support Upper GI oncology and Gastro. This role has a mix of inpatient and outpatient work with the opportunity to run a Dietitian led coeliac service and support Upper GI oncology patients through the surgical pathway. The role includes line management responsibility for a band 6 Upper GI Oncology Dietitian.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic dietitian, with excellent communication and leadership skills and the ability to work well as part of a well established MDT team.

Additional contact information

Donna Garcia - Therapy Lead for Dietetics

donna.garcia@uhd.nhs.uk

This role requires HCPC Registration.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

You will be a member of the UHD Dietetics Department, which consists of 25+ dietitians working across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch Hospitals within a variety of specialties that include Diabetes, Paediatrics and Bariatrics. The role will involve the management and training of more junior staff and student dietitians.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc or Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Advanced communication and behavioural skills training
• Relevant advanced post graduate clinical training e.g. masters level clinical training
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Leadership and management training

Desirable

• Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA)
• Clinical supervisory skills training

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in a range of dietetic areas, including oncology patients and pancreatic/bowel surgery patients
• Experience of delivering training and presentations
• Experience of managing and supervising junior dietetic staff and student dietitians
• Experience of teaching and giving presentations to a group of patients
• Experience of working autonomously within an MDT taking a lead dietetic role
• Able to negotiate effectively with other disciplines
• Experience in service development, audit and clinical governance issues

Desirable

• Research and publication experience
• Experience of managing parenteral nutrition
• Development of dietetic policies and procedures

Technical Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Able to communicate complex information effectively with a range of healthcare colleagues (verbal and written)
• Effectively communicate a complex diagnosis with patients or carers, adapting advice to each individual as required
• Keep up to date with and implement evidence based practice
• Excellent IT and presentation skills
• High level of time management and organisational skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of managing enteral feeding in oncology patients

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Committed to personal and team development
• Able to motivate self and others
• Ability to respond positively to change
• Able to problem solve clinically and managerially
• To be able to cope with emotional and distressing circumstances

Language requirement

Essential

• Able to speak and write English as necessary to undertake the role

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

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