Head and Neck Oncology Dietitian B6

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Guildford is seeking a Band 6 Dietitian to specialize in Head and Neck oncology care. You will provide dietetic support for inpatients and outpatients while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will be an HCPC registered dietitian with a strong interest in oncology and a desire to grow within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellbeing programme

Career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC as a dietitian.
• Experience working with oncology patients is essential.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic care to Head and Neck oncology inpatients and outpatients.
• Deliver nutritional support to patients undergoing treatment for Head and Neck cancers.
• Participate in teaching sessions for other professionals.

Skills

HCPC registered dietitian

Experience in oncology

Teaching skills

Job description

Overview

To provide specialist dietetic care to Head and Neck (H&N) oncology inpatients and outpatients referred to the Head and Neck Oncology dietitians at the Royal Surrey County Hospital and The Royal Surrey Cancer Centre. The post holder will work as part of the H&N Oncology dietetic team sharing responsibility for the smooth running of the service in line with Trust performance targets.

A considerate, patient focused service will be provided in all dealings with patients and with staff around the hospital and throughout the Cancer Network.

The position is a 0.8 wte Band 6 post within the team of 45 dietitians, dietetic assistants and administration at the Royal Surrey Hospital in Guildford.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you would benefit from additional support – such as meeting the recruiting manager or visiting the interview environment in advance – please let us know when applying.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic care to H&N oncology inpatients and outpatients.
• Provide dietetic support within an agreed caseload to individuals requiring treatment for Head and Neck cancers, including those patients under the care of the Surgical, Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy teams.
• Deliver the service in outpatient clinics, at ward level and in the radiotherapy unit.
• Take an active role in teaching other professionals, including students and patients, both as individuals and in groups.
• Provide high quality nutritional care in face‑to‑face and telephone clinics.
• Support and gain experience with other specialty teams within the department, working across several multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in research and audit activities to promote clinical effectiveness in patient care.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered dietitian.
• Experience and a strong interest in oncology.
• Desire to develop skills within a friendly and supportive team.

Working for Our Organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust, recognising that our 5 000 colleagues are our greatest strength. We offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme and a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and a history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and are investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn’t the Trust’s normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.