An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic dietitian to join the oncology service at Southend University Hospital in the provision of a comprehensive service to patients requiring dietary support as a result of a cancer diagnosis.
In this role you will be the dietetic clinical lead for the oncology service and have the chance to review and develop the dietetic service in accordance with the service needs and national guidance.
You will work closely with the oncology consultants, clinical nurse specialists, speech and language therapists, pharmacists, other oncology dietitians across the Trust to help streamline services, as well as other members of the wider MDT.
We are committed to continuous professional development and would also support the successful candidate in their development within the role.
Please note that this vacancy may close early due to the number of applications.
You will join our team of 16 dietitians and 2 admin support staff to provide a dietetic service for patients with a cancer diagnosis.
Your role will include:
Specialist dietetic responsibility at an advanced level for patients with a cancer diagnosis, including a caseload of predominantly head and neck cancers.
Providing support and education for patient at diagnosis
Providing a service in AHP clinics for patients for pre-habilitation, on-treatment, post-treatment and rehab stages.
Liaising with other dietitians across sites to ensure effective hand over and continuation of patient care
Liaising with community teams regarding community tube fed patients
Providing a remote service to community patients who are tube fed or needing extra support
Liaising with local hospices for support of end of life patients
Research driven team often involved in audit
Cover to the oncology wards, in conjunction with the band 6 oncology dietitian.
Promoting dietetics and the role of the dietitian in oncology.
Service review and development.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Are you looking for an exciting Advanced Oncology Dietitian role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.