Specialist Dietitian - Head and Neck Cancer and Nutrition SupportNHS

Job summary

Interested in Head and Neck oncology? Passionate about reducing malnutrition and improving patient outcomes?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced dietitian to join our Acute Team working across Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) NHS Foundation Trust as the Specialist Head and Neck Cancer Dietitian.

The post holder will manage a defined caseload of inpatients and outpatients for the Head and Neck Cancer Service and be the main point of contact for the service. They will be an expert in their field, supporting junior, less experienced team members by completing 1:1s, updates and clinical supervision. They will be an active member of the Acute Dietetic team, attending regular huddles and offering support and cover as required

This forward thinking, proactive department welcome applicants interested in oncology and acute dietetics who are passionate about reducing the risk of malnutrition for patients with complex nutritional needs.

DBTH NHS Foundation Trust have great opportunities to develop skills in audit and research submitting work for publication or presentation within a supportive framework

Applicants will work across all Hospital sites so the ability to travel to Trust sites and surrounding areas would be advantageous.

In return we offer an excellent pension scheme. We are perfectly positioned, with the major regional centres, Nottingham, Leeds and Sheffield with nearby delightful countryside.

Main duties of the job

Act as a core member of the Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Dietetics team, providing flexible and evidenced based Dietetics in their area of expertise which will be Head and Neck Oncology and Nutrition Support

Provide a Dietetic Service to patients across Doncaster and Bassetlaw who have a diagnosis of head and neck cancer as both inpatients and outpatients

Manage own caseload, provide holistic assessment and manage every patient referred. Assess and provide timely clinical judgements, along with specialist therapy as part of the head and neck cancer pathway

Work as an autonomous practitioner planning, prioritising and balancing patient-related activities and other professional demands to ensure deadlines are met and work is completed in a timely manner.

Take responsibility for ensuring own CPD and actively participate in audit and research activities.

Communicate complex, sensitive information and advice to patients with complex needs

Work jointly with the MDT particularly when patients have complex needs and be part of the team responsible for developing and updating patient educational resources, conforming to Trust Guidelines.

Be responsible for delegating, supervising and supporting junior Dietitians / Therapy Assistants in managing their caseloads

Train and supervise undergraduate and post graduate student dietitians and be involved in training and supervising dietetic / Therapy Assistants

Job description

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About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, 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.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.