Community/oncology dietitian | Medway Community Healthcare CIC

Medway Community Healthcare CIC; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare organization in Altrincham, UK, is seeking an enthusiastic dietitian to provide services to adult community and oncology patients. This role involves assessing, treating, and managing patients in various settings, including homes and outpatient clinics. The ideal candidate will be an autonomous practitioner with experience in dietetics, eager to enhance their skills in oncology. Supervisory opportunities for junior staff are also available.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a dietitian, preferably in community or oncology settings.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Commitment to developing knowledge in oncology care.

Responsibilities

• Provide dietetic service to adult community and oncology patients.
• Conduct assessments, treatments, and management in various settings.
• Supervise junior staff and students.

Skills

Nutritional assessment and management

Knowledge of oncology care

Team collaboration

Supervision of staff

Education

Degree in Dietetics

Registered Dietitian

Job description

Overview

Are you an enthusiastic, self-motivated and experienced dietitian? Can you work flexibly as an effective part of a team? Would you like to develop your skills? If so, we’d love to hear from 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. You may also be required to provide a clinical service to our inpatient rehab units including the local hospice. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to work in a varied role while gaining experience in adult oncology.

We 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 care. 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. The post holder will also be involved in the supervision of junior staff members and students and will have the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in enteral feeding in the community.

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