The post holder will be responsible for a diverse caseload of Oncology patients within North Tyneside & Northumberland in a variety of settings including face to face and telephone outpatient clinics, Oncology Day Units & Palliative Care Units & occasionally within patients own homes if needed. You will also be responsible for an acute caseload within North Tyneside General Hospital, providing care in a variety of speciality wards. You must be able to work both autonomously and as part of a team within the wider MDT. It is also expected you will contribute to student training and act as a support for our Band 5 Dietitians, Apprentice Dietitians, DAPs, DAs.
We encourage participation in regular CPD activities and we hold regular departmental and team meetings including a monthly journal club allowing the opportunity to learn from training, case discussions and peer support. The post holder is expected to: Work closely within the Prehab Service & assist with service development Manage a busy & complex caseload of patients with a variety of Oncological diseases which may include a caseload of Home Enterally Tube Fed patients Be an active part of the North East Oncology Group Provide regular cover to Oncology Day Units & Palliative Care Unit if needed Deliver highly specialised dietetic advice to Oncology patients and their families / carers Work in a strategic manner and have a positive attitude to caseload & specialist area Act as a specialist resource for patients, their families and other health professionals Be able to implement change using advanced counselling and motivational interviewing techniques Plan and organise education and training sessions for colleagues, student dietitians, other health professionals, and other outside agencies Advise and formulate policies relating to specialist area of work (Oncology) Participate in audit & research Contribute to, develop, monitor and comply with standards and policies for the dietetic department and the Trust