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We have a fixed term 12 month vacancy for a Macmillan Clinical Lead Head and Neck Oncology Dietitian. The post holder will be working within well established oncology MDTs at Castle Hill Hospital providing dietetic support to head and neck oncology patients, as well as supporting the upper gastrointestinal and inpatient caseload. The post holder will be supporting the oncology team alongside another team lead for oncology, ensuring that staff, patient and service needs are met.
Main duties of the job
To provide operational management and clinical leadership to a team of oncology dietitians and support workers, providing an extensive clinical service to patients at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This will include undertaking advanced assessment and treatment of patients, who may have a complex and/or chronic presentation, to determine clinical diagnosis and propose suitable intervention / care plans.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve. Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Demonstrates knowledge, skills and experience in a wide range of clinical areas. Experience of renal dietetics and demonstrates breadth of knowledge of specialist area. Experience of working with patients with diverse healthcare needs. Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working. Evidence of teaching / training experience. Experience in student training including supervision, assessment and mentoring.
Desirable
Experience of staff management, recruitment, appraisals. Able to demonstrate knowledge, skills and experience in care of patients with kidney impairment.
Skills
Essential
Clinical supervisory skills course, Motivational interviewing / behaviour change skills training. Excellent communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. Strong interpersonal skills, including assertiveness and ability to negotiate. Presentation skills. Understanding of clinical governance. Documented evidence of CPD, Post registration training in behaviour change. Leadership skills and ability to motivate others. Ability to critically evaluate current research. Proficient use of PC / keyboard skills. Sound understanding of professional/legal issues (e.g. confidentiality, freedom of information consent). Able to reflect and evaluate own practice.
Desirable
Member of BDA Specialist Group. Anthropometric measurement skills.
Qualifications
Essential
BSC or Post Grad diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics. HCPC registration. Specialist post graduate training in oncology dietetics.
Desirable
Introduction to management or other equivalent leadership qualifications. Completion of relevant post registration clinical courses (e.g. RNG CKD stage 3-5).
Personal attributes
Essential
Flexible, able to work under pressure. Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance. Confident and self-motivated. Able to work independently and communicate effectively at all levels. Proven organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively, prioritise own and staff caseloads and meet deadlines. Able to deal with distressed clients, relatives and staff. Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions. Able to organise complex information.
Desirable
Assertiveness skills. Professional Appearance. Adaptable. Creative Leadership skills, Coaching skills.
Miscellaneous
Essential
Good time keeper. Ability to work from all hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service.
Desirable
Mentorship experience. Member of the British Dietetic Association.
Employer details
Employer name
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Address
Hull Royal Infirmary Anlaby Road Hull HU3 2JZ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We have a fixed term 12 month vacancy for a Macmillan Clinical Lead Head and Neck Oncology Dietitian. The post holder will be working within well established oncology MDTs at Castle Hill Hospital providing dietetic support to head and neck oncology patients, as well as supporting the upper gastrointestinal and inpatient caseload. The post holder will be supporting the oncology team alongside another team lead for oncology, ensuring that staff, patient and service needs are met.
Main duties of the job
To provide operational management and clinical leadership to a team of oncology dietitians and support workers, providing an extensive clinical service to patients at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This will include undertaking advanced assessment and treatment of patients, who may have a complex and/or chronic presentation, to determine clinical diagnosis and propose suitable intervention / care plans.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve. Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Demonstrates knowledge, skills and experience in a wide range of clinical areas. Experience of renal dietetics and demonstrates breadth of knowledge of specialist area. Experience of working with patients with diverse healthcare needs. Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working. Evidence of teaching / training experience. Experience in student training including supervision, assessment and mentoring.
Desirable
Experience of staff management, recruitment, appraisals. Able to demonstrate knowledge, skills and experience in care of patients with kidney impairment.
Skills
Essential
Clinical supervisory skills course, Motivational interviewing / behaviour change skills training. Excellent communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. Strong interpersonal skills, including assertiveness and ability to negotiate. Presentation skills. Understanding of clinical governance. Documented evidence of CPD, Post registration training in behaviour change. Leadership skills and ability to motivate others. Ability to critically evaluate current research. Proficient use of PC / keyboard skills. Sound understanding of professional/legal issues (e.g. confidentiality, freedom of information consent). Able to reflect and evaluate own practice.
Desirable
Member of BDA Specialist Group. Anthropometric measurement skills.
Qualifications
Essential
BSC or Post Grad diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics. HCPC registration. Specialist post graduate training in oncology dietetics.
Desirable
Introduction to management or other equivalent leadership qualifications. Completion of relevant post registration clinical courses (e.g. RNG CKD stage 3-5).
Personal attributes
Essential
Flexible, able to work under pressure. Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance. Confident and self-motivated. Able to work independently and communicate effectively at all levels. Proven organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively, prioritise own and staff caseloads and meet deadlines. Able to deal with distressed clients, relatives and staff. Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions. Able to organise complex information.
Desirable
Assertiveness skills. Professional Appearance. Adaptable. Creative Leadership skills, Coaching skills.
Miscellaneous
Essential
Good time keeper. Ability to work from all hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service.
Desirable
Mentorship experience. Member of the British Dietetic Association.
Employer details
Employer name
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Address
Hull Royal Infirmary Anlaby Road Hull HU3 2JZ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
