Job overview
Do you enjoy working with people and have a passion for nutrition and its importance in health and wellbeing? Are you ready for a new challenge? If so, this is an ideal opportunity for you to join the friendly and supportive oncology dietetic team at the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.
This post is based in the specialist oncology services based in the Kent Oncology Centre at Maidstone hospital. You would join our team of 2 oncology dietitians and wider network of 24 dietitians and 4 assistants in the Trust. We work closely with the oncology MDT including SLTs, specialist oncology nurses and medics.
We are looking for a self-motivated individual with strong communication and team-working skills who is committed to improving the nutrition experience of our patients. A formal nutrition qualification and/or experience of working in a hospital or caring environment are desirable but not essential. We will provide a comprehensive induction programme and training to enable you to develop the appropriate skills and knowledge.
Please visit the video link below to provide you with an insight as to why you should come and join our fantastic therapy department at MTW
MTW Therapy Recruitment Film
If this sounds like an exciting step within your career, then we would love to read your application.
Main duties of the job
To work with registered dietitians to manage the nutritional needs of adult oncology patients at the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals.
To undertake highly skilled dietetic support work to aid the recovery and rehabilitation of Oncology patient.
To accept patients delegated by the registered dietitian and be responsible for the delivery of patient care. To use clinical judgement and freedom, within scope of practice, and be able to work independently and flexible without direct supervision but to receive access to regular supervision from state registered Dietitian.
To be responsible for the management of delegated case load of dietetic patients maintaining appropriate records.
To work directly with patients both face to face and over the phone assisting with information and support and co-ordination of an often complex journey.
To contribute to providing a professional service working effectively as an integral member of the dietetic and multidisciplinary oncology team including nurses, AHPs, MDT, co-ordinators and medics.
Working for our organisation
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
* At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
* Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
* Blue Light card eligibility
* And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below