NHS
Band 7 - Oncology Dietitian, Nutrition and Dietetics
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Job Description
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- Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics.
- Health & Care Professions Council (UK) Registered Dietitian.
- Post graduate study in specialist area of dietetics e.g. PENG Course.
- Knowledge of appropriate dietetic treatment of patients with upper GI, ICU and Nutrition Team patients.
- Sound knowledge of current dietetic issues relating to oncology.
- Appreciation of CPD.
- Knowledge & understanding of clinical governance and risk management and relevance to dietetics.
- Experience of working with upper GI cancer patients.
- Experience of working as part on a Nutrition team providing IV nutrition for patients.
- Post registration clinical experience. This must include substantive experience in oncology and experience of IV Nutrition support.
- Involvement in relevant specialist interest groups.
- Experience of conducting audit and/or research, including the ability to analyse and interpret statistics.
- Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Experience of training student dietitians/other HCPs.
- Experience of educating/training and presenting to patient groups and staff.
- Critical appraisal skills i.e. clinical and professional documents.
- Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics.
- Health & Care Professions Council (UK) Registered Dietitian.
- Post graduate study in specialist area of dietetics e.g. PENG Course.
- Knowledge of appropriate dietetic treatment of patients with upper GI, ICU and Nutrition Team patients.
- Sound knowledge of current dietetic issues relating to oncology.
- Appreciation of CPD.
- Knowledge & understanding of clinical governance and risk management and relevance to dietetics.
- Experience of working with upper GI cancer patients.
- Experience of working as part on a Nutrition team providing IV nutrition for patients.
- Post registration clinical experience. This must include substantive experience in oncology and experience of IV Nutrition support.
- Involvement in relevant specialist interest groups.
- Experience of conducting audit and/or research, including the ability to analyse and interpret statistics.
- Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Experience of training student dietitians/other HCPs.
- Experience of educating/training and presenting to patient groups and staff.
- Critical appraisal skills i.e. clinical and professional documents.
Job summary
A 1-year fixed-term, part-time position has arisen for an experienced Dietitian to work with the upper GI and oncology service.
This well-established post offers opportunities to further develop the service.
The successful applicant will be a source of clinical expertise for Dietetic colleagues and will actively contribute to the training of student Dietitians and the supervision of junior staff.
Main duties of the job
As an integral part of the Upper GI Oncology Multidisciplinary Team of Specialist Nurses and Consultants there will be exciting opportunities to be part of new developments across the division. The post will provide dietetic input to acute oncology and surgical inpatients. The post holder will join a team of 17 full and part time Dietitians. The department is committed to providing a quality service, promoting evidence based practice, audit, CPD. There are opportunities for training and development and clinical supervision together with regular journal clubs and study sessions.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Date posted
22 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£48,270 to £54,931 a year inc HCA pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
360-C-6958-A
Job locations
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
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Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
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Education and qualifications:
Essential
Knowledge:
Essential
Desirable
Experience:
Essential
Education and qualifications:
Essential
Knowledge:
Essential
Desirable
Experience:
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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
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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer's website
http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer's website
http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.