Senior Specialist Oncology Dietitia

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support
The department is involved in student training, education, audit and research and networking at a local and national level and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To be clinically responsible for a highly complex area of work, as agreed with the dietetic manager and independently plan, organise and prioritise patient related and professional demands
To develop the head and neck dietetic service alongside the other band 7 head and neck dietitians with the support of the dietetic manager
To work alongside the band 7 proton head and neck outpatient dietitian and provide cover when required including an evening clinic
To nutritionally assess head and neck oncology patients by interpreting and evaluating anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary data, whilst considering the patients social and ethnic circumstances, prognosis and treatment
To convey complex specialised dietary advice and lifestyle changes, to head and neck oncology patients and carers using advanced counselling and communication skills
To diagnose malnutrition and to liaise with the appropriate consultant, with an aim of optimising treatment outcome, by recommending the appropriate method of nutrition intervention and reducing risk of Refeeding Syndrome
To attend appropriate multidisciplinary meetings and outpatient clinics and wards to provide expert advice to clinicians regarding provision of nutritional support for head and neck oncology patients and carers based on clinical evidence
To communicate, liaise and advise the head and neck team, key workers, nursing staff, AHP's and other health care professionals on the appropriate evidence based nutrition care plan.
To prescribe the appropriate dietary regimen for head and neck oncology patients using evidence-based practice and to manage, monitor and reevaluate the treatment plan as necessary.
To refer patients to other services for monitoring and therapeutic support following discharge.
To work with the catering department to ensure suitable meal provision to meet the special needs of the oncology patient in line with national standards.
To initiate, facilitate and coordinate the setting up of a home enteral feed to ensure a safe discharge.
To be responsible for the ordering, delivery and monitoring of specialist nutritional supplements (ACBS endorsed) for individual client needs.
To write, deliver and evaluate internal and external education and training sessions on head and neck nutrition and specialist dietetics in relation to oncology to medical staff, nursing staff, AHP's, dietitians, other health care professionals, patients, and carers.
To act as a clinical educator by participating in student dietetic placements.
To provide supervision to allocated band 6 dietitians daily, carrying out regular one to one meetings, and carrying out annual PDR process.
To take an active role in the research and audit.
To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation on individual patients in line with local and national standards and be responsible for the appropriate storage of d with the Health Care Professions Council (H.C.P.C) and trust policy on confidentiality.
To record and submit patient data and statistics as required by the manager and provide information for annual reports and service development and planning.
To attend and participate in departmental, professional update meetings and trust nutrition related meetings leading them when required.
To attend and contribute to the trust nutrition steering committee.
To be responsible for own clinical professional development (CPD) to maintain competency and to ensure best practice
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
BSc Nutrition & Dietetics or BSc degree in relevant science subject plus Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
HCPC registration.
Clinical supervision training Masters level or equivalent course e.g. Advanced course in nutritional support (e.g., BDA PEN course).
Desirable criteria
Teaching qualification course
Evidence of post-graduate specialist counselling skills course in oncology, bereavement counselling or breaking bad news
Experience
Essential criteria
Evidence of multidisciplinary team working
Evidence of recent recent CPD.
Evidence of recent audit/ research experience and ability to critique research papers
Extensive and recent experience of working in head and neck cancer, acute oncology, palliative care
Extensive experience of enteral
Experience in home enteral feed discharges
Presentations/ talks to large groups
Clinical supervision
Leadership
Experience in setting up patient pathways /service
Student training
Desirable criteria
Experience of undertaking annual appraisals and absence management
Experience of leading or co-ordinating audit or research work
Skills
Essential criteria
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Good presentation skills and evidence of presentations to large groups.
Standard keyboard skills
Ability to work effectively single-handed with individuals and groups
Good organisational and time management skills.
Accurate anthropometrics measurement skills.
Ability to interpret complex information.
Evidence of leadership skills Supervision skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
Understanding the complex effects of cancer and treatments on nutritional status of patients
Conversant with enteral feeding systems.
Excellent up to date knowledge in head and neck cancer and treatments
Sound knowledge of current issues relating to cancer and nutrition support
Knowledge of clinical governance
Knowledge of national head and neck oncology strategies/ polices/ guidance / pathways
Evidence of oncology / nutrition support courses
Values
Essential criteria
Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
Other
Essential criteria
Self motivated, reliable Able to recognise own limitations
The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.
We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.
We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.
By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.
If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.
The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.
You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 272.4KB)
The Christie Vision (PDF, 45.9KB)
Strategy Brochure (PDF, 5.8MB)
Hospital Parking (PDF, 116.3KB)
Trust Membership - Christie Talent (PDF, 23.0KB)
Travel to The Christie (PDF, 3.8MB)
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