About this role
Job summary
This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
An exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven Oncology dietitian to join our Cancer and Palliative Care Dietetic team, to cover a maternity leave. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to co-lead the CAPC dietetic service alongside our other Band 7 CAPC Team Lead. The role will include the management of both inpatients and outpatients from curative, surgical and palliative pathways as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard Dietetic service to Cancer and Palliative Care patients and health care professionals providing support to them.
To ensure appropriate resources and develop these where required to support patients within oncology, haematology and palliative care services.
To maintain an agreed dietetic case load of oncology and haematology patients, performing advanced assessment of patients including those with highly complex presentations. To formulate diagnoses and treatment plans, as a highly specialist autonomous practitioner.
To undertake line manager duties for the team.
To work alongside the AHP Urgent Care Manager, Respiratory, Surgery and Critical Care Therapy Lead, and the Dietetic Professional Lead, in planning, co-coordinating, delivering and evaluating the service.
To be instrumental in the on-going development of services and practices that provide high quality care and interventions within Cancer and Palliative Care.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job description Job responsibilities
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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit:
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent HCPC registered Evidence of further formal study e.g. Postgraduate qualifications, (Postgraduate certificate/Diploma, Masters modules, or equivalent management qualification) such as PENG course. Clinical Supervisory skills course for student training IELTS unless qualification in English
Desirable
Membership of British Dietetic Association including specialist group membership Membership of the Oncology Group of the BDA
Experience Essential
Significant post qualification experience Highly developed clinical skills and knowledge of cancer and cancer treatments. Comprehensive experience of enteral feeding including management of home enterally fed patients Ability to demonstrate highly developed leadership skills Proven experience of managing a service or change process Able to work and lead under externally applied pressures e.g. deadlines, competing demands and priorities Highly developed skills in managing staff, including managing challenging behaviours, emotive situations, (e.g. Attendance management, grief, illness, etc.) Highly developed communication and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate contentious or complex information effectively, including at times when there are barriers to communication e.g. When negotiating changes to working practices, managing patient/service delivery complaints, or during complex Human Resource situations e.g. Disciplinary/capability procedures Comprehensive experience as a clinical educator of undergraduate students Extensive experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, an in-depth understanding of their roles and respect for the other professionals within the team.
Skills and Aptitude Essential
Flexible, motivated, enthusiastic, innovative and visionary Able to work with complex information Calm under pressure, high level of emotional intelligence e.g. empathy, insight Able to work effectively with varying work patterns and to work effectively on several issues/projects at once Commitment to and understanding of teams and team working Excellent supervisory and appraisal skills, teaching/ presentation skills, organisation/ prioritisation skills Highly developed communication skills-empathy, negotiation, and motivation, presenting of complex facts in an understandable way, re-assurance, and support particularly to anxious, angry or depressed people or staff
Knowledge and Abilities Essential
Computer literate Ability to problem solve Experience in audit and QI of services, standard setting and guideline development Able to use initiative Awareness of National Agendas and have good working knowledge of national and local legislation policies and procedures
Desirable
Extended role in enteral feeding tube management e.g nasogastric tube placement, RIG care
Other Essential
Demonstrates evidence of Trust values and behaviours A full UK driving licence is required for this post Ability to travel independently where required Occupational health clearance satisfactory to the Trust
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 Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address Royal Cornwall Hospital
Treliske
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)