Job summary
1. Are you an enthusiastic, self-motivated and experienced dietitian?
2. Can you work flexibly as an effective part of a team?
3. Would you like to develop your skills?
If you answered yes, we've got the perfect role for you!
This role provides a dietetic service to adult community and oncology patients in the Medway and Swale area through the assessment, treatment and management of adult patients in the community, outpatient clinics and in their own homes. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to work in a varied role while gaining experience in adult welcome applications from band 6 dietitians or from experienced band 5 dietitians who are able to show a commitment to developing their knowledge and skills within oncology post holder will work within the community team of dietitians and will provide a clinical dietetic service through the assessment, treatment and management of adult oncology patient in the community and in outpatient clinics.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner within the Community Team of Dietitians and will provide a clinical dietetic service through the assessment, treatment and management of adult community and oncology patients in the community, outpatient clinics and in their own homes.
About us
So what else?
4. This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused - you'll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder.
5. We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development.
6. We'll provide well established, in-service training, one to one supervision, and appraisals with regular support.
7. You'll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.
8. Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work life balance is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The small print
9. Informal visits can be arranged on request.
10. We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the scottish widows group pension scheme.
11. MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, their colleagues, their family and their patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
12. Communication and relationship skills
13. Excellent communication skills are essential.
14. To work in close liaison with the Oncology/Community Dietitians and other dietitians transferring patients as required, and providing a seamless care between settings
15. To assess, advise and liaise with patients and their carers in providing up to date dietary information.
16. To review and update dietary information for patients and carers.
17. Will be required to offer constructive feedback to support development of others
18. To establish rapport with a wide range of patients and carers, working in a non-discriminatory fashion
19. To liaise regularly with nursing, medical and other health professionals regarding the treatment of patients on appropriate use of nutritional supplements and enteral feeds
20. To use motivational interviewing techniques to overcome barriers to change
21. To deliver difficult or upsetting information in a compassionate manner
22. To translate complex scientific information into an easily understood format
23. To provide nutrition counselling, using advocacy services or interpreters when appropriate, to communicate with the diverse multicultural population where there are barriers to communication.
24. To review, prepare, present and evaluate education and training programmes for other organisations, health care professionals and patient groups.
25. Will work closely with Clinical, Nursing and Dietetic colleagues in the provision of a Dietetic Service to patients and will liaise with appropriate services acute hospital staff, GPs.
26. To attend Multi-disciplinary team meetings as appropriate
27. Knowledge, training and experience
28. The post holder requires a degree/ postgraduate diploma in nutrition and dietetics. They need to have an interest in and exhibit specialist dietetic skills in oncology.
29. To be registered with, and work at all times within the professional codes of practice stipulated by the Health Care Professions Council
30. Is expected to take responsibility for self-development on a continuous basis, undertaking on-the-job and other training and study days as required.
31. To be able to effectively manage time and work to deadlines.
32. To review and update dietary information for patients and parents/carers.
33. To exhibit supportive and supervisory skills for juniors members of the team to aid professional development
34. Analytical and judgement skills
35. Will be involved with clinical supervision and also provide support to junior members of staff. This includes clinical guidance and assisting with project work where necessary.
36. To continuously assess and reflect on current practices and identify changes in clinical and working practices to ensure that recognised best practice is implemented.
37. To complete a yearly audit as required
38. To demonstrate good time management skills and an ability to prioritise own workload.
39. To translate complex scientific information into easily understood format
40. To interpret biochemical data and use to formulate dietary requirements and advice
41. Planning and organisational skills
42. To review, prepare, present and evaluate education and training programmes for other organisations, health care professionals and patient groups.
43. To undertake a yearly audit as deemed appropriate
44. To submit data in a timely fashion and achieve deadlines as set by Team Lead
45. To develop a CPD plan and personal objectives with the Team Lead
46. To demonstrate good time management skills and an ability to prioritise own workload.
47. To organise self and work independently without supervision
48. Physical skills
49. To use a wide range of computer software at a high level and have good keyboard skills.
50. To review, prepare, present and evaluate education and training programmes for other organisations, health care professionals and patient groups.
51. To demonstrate an ability to use additional equipment as required for role skin fold callipers
52. To work in a range of clinical environments which may be subject to frequent interruptions
53. To follow procedures for moving and handling
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
54. Degree/ postgraduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
55. State registered dietitian and registered with HCPC
56. Professional member of the British Dietetic Association
Desirable
57. Additional qualifications in specialist area oncology
Experience
Essential
58. Relevant and proven experience of working as a Dietitian in community setting
59. Experience of audit
60. Experience in supervising and training junior members of staff and students
61. Experience in providing training for other health professionals
Desirable
62. Experience of developing treatment protocols and guidelines
63. Experience in oncology
Special knowledge / expertise
Essential
64. Sound clinical knowledge of nutrition support and enteral feeding
65. Clinical knowledge of oncology dietetics
Desirable
66. Membership of relevant specialist interest groups
67. Specialist training/experience relevant oncology courses
Disposition, adjustment, attitude and commitment
Essential
68. Enthusiastic and self motivated
69. Willing to take responsibility
70. Demonstrates initiative
71. Ability to cope under pressure and achieve deadlines
72. Reflective practitioner, able to highlight own learning needs
73. Able to liaise with professionals at all levels and be involved with multidisciplinary teams
74. Ability to support junior team members
Practical / intellectual skills
Essential
75. Must possess good IT skills such as word and excel and have good keyboard skills
76. Excellent communication skills
77. Able to drive and has access to own transport