Oncology Dietitian - Band 6

Jarrodean Healthcare; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking experienced Oncology Dietitians to join their Therapies team on the picturesque Island of Guernsey. This role involves providing essential nutrition counselling and support to diverse Oncology patients, both in hospital and community settings. You will be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team, managing a varied caseload and collaborating closely with Dietetic colleagues. With a higher-than-UK salary, an annual bonus, and a unique lifestyle in a friendly community, this position offers an exceptional opportunity for professional growth and personal satisfaction in a beautiful location.

Benefits

Higher-than-UK salary

Annual bonus of £1,605

Flat rate 20% income tax

No Council tax or VAT

Relocation payment of £5,000

Generous allowance for private rental accommodation

Qualifications

• Post-registration Oncology experience in a Hospital or Community setting.
• Ability to manage own defined caseload and supervise students.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nutrition counselling to Oncology patients.
• Support individuals undergoing acute chemotherapy and surgery.

Skills

Oncology Dietetics

Nutrition Counselling

Patient Management

Supervision of Students

Team Collaboration

Education

Qualified Dietitian with HCPC registration

Job description

Applications are invited from suitably-experienced Oncology Dietitians to join the Therapies team on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.
This role is based within both the main Hospital and also in the Community Oncology service providing professional and effective nutrition counselling and nutrition support to a wide range of Oncology patients through indirect and direct patient contact, both in an individual and group setting.

You will:

1. be an active and valued member of the Oncology, Dietetic and as required Palliative care teams.
2. support individuals undergoing acute chemotherapy treatments and returning from off-island care in the UK, and those undergoing surgery.
3. look after 2 or 3 wards as part of your post and hold a varied case load and work closely with Dietetic Colleagues including outpatient clinics as required.

Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale.
The current Band 6 salary range is £46,152 to £62,310 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH.
Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.

This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the island's acute hospital complex, and supporting people within the wider community.
Guernsey provides excellent care, supported by modern equipment and reliant on Healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard.

The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.

Person requirements
Qualified Dietitian with full HCPC registration.
Post-registration Oncology experience in a Hospital and/or Community-based setting.
The ability to manage own defined caseload.
Experienced in supervision of Students and assisting in the orientation of junior qualified Dieticians.
To be willing and able to work as part of a flexible Service and a wider multi-disciplinary team in a variety of settings.
To hold a current driving licence.

The benefits of working in Guernsey include:

1. A higher-than-UK salary.
2. An annual bonus of £1,605.
3. A flat rate 20% income tax.
4. No Council tax or VAT.
5. A relocation payment of £5,000*
6. A generous allowance for private rental accommodation*
7. A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low.

*Full T&C in relocation directive