Job Summary
Are you an experienced Band 5 or an established Band 6 Dietitian looking to gain experience within cancer care? At University Hospitals Birmingham (Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull sites) we are looking for a motivated, flexible and enthusiastic dietitian to join our friendly team. This is a full‑time fixed‑term post, although part‑time hours and flexible working will be considered.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
Post registration experience in an acute NHS hospital setting is required to be able to support the team as a source of dietetic clinical knowledge and experience. The successful candidate should have experience of working as part of the MDT and have a range of clinical skills in different areas to be able to clinically reason complex scenarios and formulate an appropriate treatment plan for the patient. The post holder will provide support for the oncology service which will involve seeing patients in MDT clinics, on inpatients wards, in outpatient clinics or over telephone clinics. Part of the role includes the supervision of Band 5s and students, and is able to demonstrate the application of these skills. They must also have excellent written and verbal communication skills which they use to overcome barriers whether that be within an MDT or with the patient. IT skills are required as all notes are completed with electronic records. As service development is a key part of the role, we are looking for an innovative and self‑motivated dietitian. In return, we will provide support and lots of exciting opportunities for personal development and quality improvement or research projects; driving forward change and the development of new pathways within our Macmillan dietetic service.
About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For staff with a disability, including physical disability, long‑term health condition, mental health or neuro‑diverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree in dietetics or equivalent
* Current State Registration with HCPC
Experience (Essential)
* Demonstrates clinical experience enabling the post holder to manage a caseload of patients with complex needs in this speciality.
* Demonstration of clinical experience of working with patients within the speciality.
* Ability to work as part of multidisciplinary team and dietetic team.
* Understanding of audit, clinical effectiveness and its importance in the provision of a quality service.
* Awareness of local needs, eg; ethnic minority and low income groups.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills.
* Evidence of presentations to groups.
* Work in line with HCPC standards and BDA code of conduct.
Experience (Desirable)
* Broad clinical knowledge of speciality.
Professional & Legal Requirements
Disclosure and Barring Service Check – This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship – Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Professional Registration – Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Pay Scheme
Band: 6 — £39,959.00 to £48,117.00 Yearly (Agenda for Change).
Contract & Working Pattern
Contract: Fixed Term (12 months). Working pattern: Full‑Time, Flexible Working.
Reference Number
304‑9015875‑1
Job Location
Trustwide – Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH.
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