Specialist Dietitian - Haematology & Advanced Cellular Therapy

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS teaching trust in Oxford is looking for a band 6 or 7 dietitian with haematology experience to provide specialist care for patients receiving CAR-T therapy. This role involves working within a multidisciplinary team, supervising junior staff, and engaging in clinical audits. The successful candidate will have a Registered Dietitian qualification and a strong commitment to professional development and leadership.

Benefits

Flexible working including home working opportunities

Dedicated time for professional development

Access to CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with blood cancer patients receiving CAR-T therapy.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven record of conducting clinical audits.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic service to patients in the Haematology Department.
• Participate in departmental audits and clinical evaluations.
• Supervise and train Band 6 and Band 5 dietitians.

Skills

Haematology experience

Nutritional management expertise

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

Education

Registered Dietitian qualification

Job description

This is an exciting new opportunity for a band 6 or 7 dietitian with haematology experience to support the department to deliver high quality care to patients being treated with Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy. You will provide advice and support the needs of this complex group of patients in inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory settings.

We encourage every Band 7 to protect 30% of their time within the role to development, both individually and as a service. Initially this will be to lead the creation and establishment of this service, supported by the Implementation Lead Nurse, Team Lead and Service Manager. This will also include quality improvement projects, clinical audit and CPD, as well as ongoing service development and potential research. As a relatively new service, this role provides a great opportunity to develop both clinical and leadership skills.

As a valued member of our team, you will receive:

• Flexible working, including opportunities for home working
• Dedicated time for professional and service development
• Regular appraisals and personalised development plan
• Access to a range of CPD opportunities, the Oxford AHPs Research & Innovation Unit, and Bodleian Library collection.
  
  

The post holder will be based in the Department of Therapies and Dietetics within a purpose-built cancer and surgical centre at the Churchill Hospital, Oxford.

To be responsible for providing a highly specialist, evidence based dietetic service to patients treated within the Haematology Department at the Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust (OUHT). The caseload will be primarily blood cancer patients receiving chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR-T) therapy, chemotherapy, stem cell transplantation, and those experiencing complications related to disease and / or treatment. This involves working as an integral member of both the Dietetic and the Haematology multidisciplinary teams to provide a flexible, prioritised service based on clinical need.

To participate in departmental audits and initiate audit within own clinical area in order to monitor and evaluate whether local/ national standards are being met and make recommendations for change.

To act as a source of expertise for local dietetic, nursing and medical colleagues and nationally regarding the nutritional management of the identified patient group.

Along with the Team Lead and Dietetic Service Manager to plan annual leave, cover arrangements and other leadership tasks of Haematology dietitians and Oncology Dietitians.

To educate, train and disseminate information to healthcare professionals including clinicians, nurses, allied health professionals, dietetic colleagues and students about the dietetic management of the identified patient group.

Clinically and professionally supervise Band 6 and Rotational Band 5 Dietitians.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

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If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Alison Howard Job title: Dietetic Team Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01865 235421