Specialist Dietitian

Job overview Are you interested in nutritional support, work within a specialist oncology setting, and enjoy MDT working? An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated dietitian to join our team in Sutton. It can easily be reached from London with direct train services from Victoria, London Bridge and Clapham junction (25 minutes) and a free staff shuttle bus from the station. The post will be part of a rotation program where you will gain experience in gastro-intestinal, haematology, head and neck and paediatrics at all aspects of the patients journey in both in-patients and outpatients. You will work alongside experienced dietitians where there will be opportunities for you to take part in service improvement and to build on your existing knowledge and skill within the largest cancer centre in Europe. The hospital encourages professional and personal development through an in-service education programme and supports study leave. The Nutrition and Dietetics service consists of 23 dietitians split over 2 sites, as well as support staff. The team is part of Therapies which is committed to a philosophy that addresses the physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of all individuals with cancer through a genuinely MDT approach. Main duties of the job Provide the Royal Marsden Hospital with an effective and flexible nutrition and dietetic service to in and out patients. The post-holder should be an experienced practitioner, who is a source of knowledge and expertise for patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Work autonomously to provide specialist advice to patients, carers and clinicians based on clinical evidence, with guidance from senior colleagues. This will involve: Formulating nutritional diagnosis (through interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition and analysis of diet history). Developing treatment plans (calculation of nutritional requirements and client centred goals). Ordering biochemical tests as appropriate. Determining route of feeding i.e. oral, enteral or parenteral. Prescribing dietary treatment for conditions where there are limited professional guidelines. Recommending ACBS approved nutritional products. To monitor and review nutritional care plans against outcome measures and adjust care plans as appropriate to facilitate achievement of goals. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and ward rounds to provide specialist advice to facilitate. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria BSc / Postgraduate Diploma/MSc Nutrition & Dietetics HCPC registered Experience/Knowledge Essential criteria Post-registration experience in nutrition and dietetics Experience/Knowledge Essential criteria Knowledge of dietetics in oncology Health and safety risk awareness Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice Understanding of team dynamics Knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of audit and research methodology Desirable criteria Experience in oncology Skills and abilities Essential criteria Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds Ability to work effectively alone, with individuals and groups Commitment to clinical supervision Clinical reasoning skills Evidence of professional development, commitment to lifelong learning Evaluation and research skills Evidence of digital skills and dietary analysis Knowledge of troubleshooting regarding enteral feeding tubes Desirable criteria Presentation skills – evidence informal presentations to small groups Personal Attributes Essential criteria Confident Self-motivated Flexible, adaptable and creative Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions Able to set priorities and meet daily deadlines Able to reflect and appraise own performance. Able to deal with distressed patient, carers and staff Ability to liaise with all professionals at all levels Able to organise complex information Maintain confidentiality Other Desirable criteria Member of BDA oncology group Teaching experience The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve. Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Please ensure your information is accurate to avoid errors with processing your application. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr